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- JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Multiplayer Hotfix #1
Ossu Drifters! We are back with another update for JDM: Japanese Drift Master! Following our recent releases and community feedback, our team has been hard at work polishing the gameplay experience, tackling edge-case b…
Event10 changesFixPerformance - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Multiplayer events are here!
Ossu! Drifters, for the past few weeks you’ve been having fun in the open world multiplayer mode - cruising around, trying your hand at tandem drifting and showing off your driving skills to fellow players. In the meant…
Event65 changesFixPerformance - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Multiplayer Events are coming to Steam on July 29!
Ossu! Proper Multiplayer Events are just around the corner! This Wednesday you will be able to jump into JDM and race with other players on various tracks and modes. From a lengthy grip race around Guntama, to a drift r…
Event7 changesStoreMaps - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
JDM Multiplayer Events Sneak Peek
Ossu! It’s no secret that one of the biggest inspirations for JDM was the Initial D franchise. The story of Takumi and friends, the dramatic touge downhill races and the overall focus on drifting on tight corners, becam…
Event4 changesGameplayServer - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
New Story Campaign Expansion is coming to JDM!
Ossu! We’re continuing our format of expanding the game’s story campaign through side mission chapters focused on the boss characters. It’s finally time for Ayumi! In Ayumi’s chapter you will follow her life from her ea…
Event6 changesFixGameplay - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
JDM Garage Expansion
Ossu Drifters! The wait is finally over. Today, we are officially expanding the garage in JDM: Japanese Drift Master. We have just released a brand-new game update alongside our second premium DLC, "The American Classic…
Store8 changesGameplayUI/audio - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Multiplayer is now available!
Ossu! June 11 marks a new beginning for the JDM franchise with the launch of the multiplayer component for the game. Available on Steam today, with GoG and Epic Store releases soon to follow, allows for up to 8 player l…
Store7 changesGameplayServer - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Multiplayer start launch hours
Ossu! We announced the multiplayer and you showed up! Thank you for all the words of encouragement and the hype you’re building for the multiplayer in JDM! We truly appreciate it, thank you! It may not sound as much, bu…
Patch notes9 changesUI/audioGameplay - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Multiplayer launches in June!
Ossu! The playtests we held last week were a success. The system didn’t crash and you were enjoying drifting with friends on Guntama roads for the first time in the history of the game! That’s what you call a perfect bi…
Store13 changesFixPerformance - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
The Multiplayer Playtests Have Officially Concluded!
Ossu! The open-world multiplayer playtests on our dedicated Steam branch have officially come to an end. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible engagement and support! Our main goal was t…
Store7 changesPerformanceGameplay - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Celebrating JDM’s one year anniversary!
Ossu! It’s already been a year since JDM initially launched on PC - what a ride it has been! There’s no words to really describe how blessed we feel having a community as dedicated as you are. We thank you from the bott…
Store24 changesBalancePerformance - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
The classic in modern sheets, introducing - the Ironvale Stallion 2024
Ossu! The last of the cult classic muscle cars that’s still in production and under constant development. The Stallion in 2024 took the turn towards the sports aspect of the car. With a 6-speed manual transmission it’s…
Patch notes2 changesGameplay - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
The embodiment of the American muscle car joins the roster - Reaver ‘69.
Ossu! 1969 is often considered the pinnacle of the muscle car era with some of the most recognizable cars driving off the factory lines and into the streets. Amongst them the Roebuck Reaver. For just one year Roebuck de…
Patch notes1 changeServer - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Your opinion matters - help us define the future of racing games!
Ossu! Before we dive into the topic at hand - we are developing additional features and content updates for JDM and we will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Nothing changes here and we are hard at work to br…
Patch notes4 changesGameplayServer - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Introducing the Jetstream!
Ossu! If you always wanted a postcard car, here it is - the Jetstream is a timeless beauty from the ‘50s that aged like fine wine. Its “Jet Age” styling and a two-tone paint defined what a luxurious car for the middle c…
Patch notes2 changesCompatibilityServer - JDM: Japanese Drift Master
The Reaver ‘24 joins the roster of American Classics
Ossu! Please welcome the Reaver ‘24 - joining JDM soon! This newest addition to the Reaver family retains the raw power of its predecessors with uncanny agility. Built to take corners more easily, it can be considered t…
Patch notes3 changesGameplayServer
