Update log
Full JDM: Japanese Drift Master update
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Extracted changes
- Gameplay
- Store
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- Fixes
- Server
Ossu!
It’s update time! This is the last bigger patch this year and we have some goodies lined up for you. First off - new cars, five new cars to be exact, featuring some fan favourites, albeit not licensed. New music for the radio - more Eurobeat! Some physics updates and difficulty rebalancing.
Before we jump into the patch notes, please take a moment to enjoy what’s in store for you:
Patch Notes
Cars
The Akina lineup is expanding with 5 new cars. Four new variations of Akina Phantom and an Akina Legend, all coming with their tuning parts ready to be unlocked and installed.
Akina Phantom Hachi
Akina Phantom Hachi Z
Akina Phantom Coupe
Akina Phantom Coupe Z
Akina Legend
Radio
Added seven, top-of-the-charts Eurobeat bangers to the radio, so that your Akina runs go that much smoother and flashier:)
Running In The 90's / Max Coveri
The Top / Ken Blast
Right Now / Dark Angel
Don't stand so close/ Dr. Love
Chemical Love / Kevin & Cherry
Tokyo Fever /Marko Polo
Moving Up, Movin' Now / Jean Love
System
Improved loading times for the open world and fast travel.
Added a cross platform Leaderboard between PC and Xbox
Gameplay
Resolved issues with braking, causing the cars to roll or behave in other unintended ways, in the Arcade physics model.
Rebalanced the Easy Difficulty setting for the main story campaign (Acts 1 - 5). The opponents will now score less points and the overall challenge has been lowered to better reflect the intended difficulty level.
Improved the opponent AI in Tiger’s Side Mission Campaign.
- CosmeticImproved streaming in the Guntama Port areathe game should run smoother in this area now.
Bugfixes
Added Grip and Drift presets for the Honey Badger’s muscle car and Tiger’s Honda Civic.
- CosmeticFixed several Landmark locationsthey should now be far easier to obtain.
Fixed the cockpit camera angles for Tiger, when playing his Side Mission Campaign.
Fixed pricing issues for Nissan GTR R35’s visual tuning parts.
Fixed the issue with the Rapid Rabbit spoiler part - it now unlocks with progression as intended (Subaru BRZ).
Fixed the issue with the BMM Sports Defend spoiler part - it now unlocks with progression as intended (Mazda RX-7 FC).
The Patch is live right now, so be sure to update the game.
We’re continuing our work on major additions to the game, including the Multiplayer component, as well as the livery system, which proved to be more of a challenge than we initially anticipated.
As always, we cordially invite you to our Discord server where you can talk to us directly or just discuss all things JDM with the rest of the community members.
Let’s Drift!
The Gaming Factory Team
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