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Steam News18 December 20258mo ago

Hotfix 1.8.3 Patch Notes

Ossu! The year slowly comes to an end but we still have one quick patch for you fine folks. There were some minor issues with the 1.8.2 update and we have some fixes for them.

In this update3

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Full JDM: Japanese Drift Master update

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What changed

4 fixes1 addition1 change0 removals
  • Fixes
  • Store
  • Gameplay
fixedAll Platforms:Fixed issues with invalid run times being displayed after entering the Grip Leaderboards.
fixedAll Platforms:Fixed an issue with the Akina Phantom Hachi Z ‘handmade’ bodykit - it should now display its proper livery (you can find the skin in the Tuner Shop under body kits for the car).
fixedXbox:Fixed the issue with the Xbox splash screen.
fixedXbox:Fixed issues with manga pages on Xbox.
addedXbox:Added the missing loading screens, which came from the community Photo Contest (sorry guys!).
changedXbox:And this is a wrap for fixes this year. We will be taking a few slower days for the Holidays to regenerate and then we’re back to working on the PlayStation 5 version of the game, as well as the expanded Paint Shop (livery system) and the multiplayer component for all platforms.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master changes

fixedFixed issues with invalid run times being displayed after entering the Grip Leaderboards.
fixedFixed an issue with the Akina Phantom Hachi Z ‘handmade’ bodykit - it should now display its proper livery (you can find the skin in the Tuner Shop under body kits for the car).
fixedFixed the issue with the Xbox splash screen.
fixedFixed issues with manga pages on Xbox.
addedAdded the missing loading screens, which came from the community Photo Contest (sorry guys!).

Ossu!

The year slowly comes to an end but we still have one quick patch for you fine folks. There were some minor issues with the 1.8.2 update and we have some fixes for them. So without further ado:

Patch Notes

All Platforms:

  • Fixed issues with invalid run times being displayed after entering the Grip Leaderboards.

  • Fixed an issue with the Akina Phantom Hachi Z ‘handmade’ bodykit - it should now display its proper livery (you can find the skin in the Tuner Shop under body kits for the car).

Xbox:

  • Fixed the issue with the Xbox splash screen.

  • Fixed issues with manga pages on Xbox.

  • Added the missing loading screens, which came from the community Photo Contest (sorry guys!).

And this is a wrap for fixes this year. We will be taking a few slower days for the Holidays to regenerate and then we’re back to working on the PlayStation 5 version of the game, as well as the expanded Paint Shop (livery system) and the multiplayer component for all platforms.

Have a fantastic Holiday break - enjoy your free time and get some good drifting practice before you can compete against other players in 2026.

Let’s Drift!

The Gaming Factory Team

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Steam News / 18 December 2025

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