JDM: Japanese Drift Master launched today on Xbox Series X|S with all of the content expansions and updates previously released on PC.
Players will have access to the four optional side mission campaigns, new cars like the Nissan GTR R35 EBA and Honda NSX NA1, along with Photo Mode and the Landmarks activity connected to it. The Xbox version is designed to be played with a gamepad only, with no steering wheel support.
Gaming Factory continues to build on the JDM experience across all platforms, with future updates planned to introduce a livery system and multiplayer. A PlayStation 5 version is also in development and is set to arrive in the first quarter of 2026.
At launch, players will find multiple versions available. JDM: Japanese Drift Master, the base game, is priced at $34.99. The Made in USA DLC adds six unlicensed muscle cars and tuning parts, for $5.99. The JDM base game and DLC bundle is also available for $36.49, offering both at a discounted price.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is an an open world, story-driven experience, blending Tōge (mountainous) serpentines with narrow rural roads and vast highways leading to a modern cityscape. With licensed cars and robust tuning options it’s a drifting paradise come true!
- Driving Models – Designed primarily for gamepads, JDM boasts two driving models to choose and Simcade in which all assists are off, trading full control over the car for more skill requirements to manage drifting. Players can switch between both models at any time during the game.
- Open World – Soak in the atmosphere of Japan with the fictional prefecture of Guntama, created through mixing real-life locations from all over the country. With over 250 km of visually stunning main roads, standalone racing tracks and instanced events, set across winding mountain passes, rural areas and the city’s bustling streets, you’ll explore diverse landscapes featuring traffic, dynamic weather, and day-night cycle systems.
- Licensed Cars – Sit behind the wheel of legendary Nissan, Honda, Subaru and Mazda cars. Tune them mechanically with new parts and then fine tune the details. Experiment with visual parts: from hoods, through lights to full body kit swaps. Adjust the suspension, wheel camber, gear ratios and more. Finally, paint the car however you like using a free pick color palette. You want underglow? It’s at your disposal as well.
- Story-driven Campaign – Step into the shoes of a foreigner determined to make his mark on the Japanese drifting scene. Compete in 40+ narrative-driven events and additional sidequests against the top drifters in the area. Experience this journey through hand-drawn manga pages, which add a unique and artistic touch to the game.
- The Audio Purr – Experience authentic car sounds, captured through original recordings and brought to life with attention to detail, making you feel like you’re truly behind the wheel. Cruise along picturesque roads while tuning in to genre-themed radio stations, including unique soundscapes of J-music, Phonk and even Eurobeat – choose the perfect soundtrack for your drive!
