Gaming Factory have launched Major Update 1.7.0 for JDM: Japanese Drift Master, alongside a new 30% discount on Steam celebrating the Steam Autumn Sale. Driven by customer and fan requests, the development team at Gaming Factory have added a few new features and content to the game.
Content Updates
- Nissan GTR R35 EBA: A completely new car, with six body kits available to unlock.
- Wheel and Rims Customization: An expanded feature for the already existing Car Setup in the game, allowing for the modification of wheels and rims. This feature will give players the opportunity to further visually tune their cars to their hearts’ content.
- Naoto “Tiger” Date’s Side Story Campaign Mission: A new side story campaign will be introduced to the game, following in the path set by the “Rise of the Scorpion” update, which expands the plotline through opponents’ backstories. The Tiger’s campaign follows the tale of Naoto Date, one of the players’ major opponents in JDM, from his childhood dream, through tragedy to a chance at a new life. The campaign consists of 9 events, summing up to 11 completely new races.
- New racing tracks: Two completely new racing tracks have been added to the open world and the Challenge Mode, which are the Hakome Stadium, a sports arena turned into an ultimate racing challenge; and the Takekaze Tōge, a new racing track located at the foot of the volcano, hidden within a bamboo forest.
Gameplay Improvements
- Added XeSS 2 Support: JDM is now running XeSS 2.1.1.1, including Frame Generation and Low Latency technology. Its implementation vastly improves performance on Intel and AMD cards and has been set as default for the owners of said GPUs.
- Added Multi Frame Generation to DLSS: The game now supports Multi Frame Generation times 2 and times 3 for Nvidia RTX 5xxx owners. This feature can be turned off (default) and on from the game’s graphics options menu.
- Additional performance increase and cutting down loading times: The game has received another performance pass throughout the entire open world. The loading times have been slightly improved, and the shops from the Main Menu of the game (Car Setup, Tuning Shop, Change Car) had their loading screens removed completely.
- Steamdeck and handheld devices support: Improved performance and UI positioning, as well as new dedicated graphical presets and balanced optimization.
- Physics Improvements: Some game physics improvements have been introduced, including slight balance of the Arcade physics model; fixes for All Wheel Drive and Front Wheel Drive cars; resolved physics issues causing undesirable outcomes and unbalanced forces acting on the cars. Collision and force compensation physics have also been improved.
- Side mission updates: In Sushi Delivery side missions, players will now be able to drive their own cars. Underground Races also have added weather indication and improved balance for races happening in the rain.
- Additional Bug fixing and minor changes: The game has additionally received a plethora of small improvements and bug maintenance, from fixing game crashes, through resolving minor issues with level design and car parts, to adding new sounds.
Upcoming DLC
Gaming Factory have also announced upcoming DLC coming to the game, titled Made in USA. Set to be released in November this year, the package will include 6 completely new cars bundled for 5.99 USD, based on strong fan demand for Western cars to be added to the game. Interested fans can now add the DLC to their wishlist here.
If you’re interested in trying out JDM: Japanese Drift Master, now’s the perfect time! The game is now available for 30% off on Steam, happening in conjunction with the Steam Autumn Sale. Click here for more information.
