With Japanese sports cars tuned and drifting on the country’s roads, the Gaming Factory makes us feel like we’ve been transported back in time 20 years.
The new trailer for JDM: Japanese Drift Master gives you a glimpse of the new location – Ichikara – that you will find in the full version of the game. This vibrant metropolis, inspired by Tokyo’s most modern districts, is full of neon lights, towering billboards and stunning skyscrapers that truly come alive both day and night. With nods to legendary movie locations and spots treasured by drift and car enthusiasts, Ichikara offers an unforgettable atmosphere for racers and fans alike.
Immerse yourself in a compelling narrative presented through hand-drawn manga pages and follow the story of a foreign driver trying to make a name for himself on the streets of Japan. Over 40 story-driven challenges await you, along with dozens of side quests that will immerse you in the world of JDM. Explore a vast, open world created from real locations scattered throughout Japan and blended together to create our fictional prefecture of Guntama – a true drift racing paradise. With over 250 kilometers of main roads featuring scenic vistas, challenging mountain passes, bustling city streets and serene rural areas, you will have plenty of places to hone your driving skills.
Get behind the wheel of fully licensed cars from renowned brands like Nissan, Subaru or Mazda. Each car has been fully scanned, meticulously modeled, and its engine sounds recorded for an authentic and immersive driving experience. Customize and fine-tune your cars with a wide range of tuning options, from modifying car parts to visual mods, unique paint jobs, and even full mod kits for a truly personalized racing experience. Experience a variety of racing events to test your skills. From high-speed track races and intense drift challenges to time trials and special head-to-head battles and drag showdowns. Each event offers unique gameplay dynamics and opportunities to showcase your mastery behind the wheel.
The open-world JDM: Japanese Drift Master is coming to PC this spring (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG). A free demo/prologue, JDM: Rise of the Scorpion, was released on November 8th and is available on all three PC platforms.
Source: Gematsu
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