Gaming Factory is happy to announce the coming of the next major patch for JDM: Japanese Drift Master.
The Major Update 1.7.0 will launch later today, September 29, at 7:00 pm CET / 10:00 am PT. Alongside a 30% discount on Steam celebrating the Steam Autumn Sale.
Driven by customer and fan requests the development team at Gaming Factory brings new features and content to the game, among others:
Nissan GTR R35 EBA
A completely new car, with six body kits available to unlock.
Wheel and Rims Customization
An expanded feature for the already existing Car Setup in the game, allowing for the modification of wheels and rims. This feature will give players the opportunity to further visually tune their cars to their hearts’ content.
Naoto “Tiger” Date’s Side Story Campaign Mission
Following the path set by the “Rise of the Scorpion” update, which expands the plotline through opponents’ backstories, a new side story campaign is introduced to the game. The Tiger’s campaign follows the tale of Naoto Date – one of the players’ major opponents in JDM, from his childhood dream, through tragedy to a chance at a new life. The campaign consists of 9 events, summing to 11 completely new races.
New racing tracks
Two completely new racing tracks have been added to the open world and the Challenge Mode. The Hakome Stadium – a sports arena turned into an ultimate racing challenge; and the Takekaze Tōge – A new racing track located at the foot of the volcano, hidden within a bamboo forest.
Added XeSS 2 Support
JDM is now running XeSS 2.1.1.1, including Frame Generation and Low Latency technology. Its implementation vastly improves performance on Intel and AMD cards and has been set as default for the owners of said GPUs.
Added Multi Frame Generation to DLSS
The game now supports Multi Frame Generation times 2 and times 3 for Nvidia RTX 5xxx owners. This feature can be turned off (default) and on from the game’s graphics options menu.
Additional performance increase and cutting down loading times
The game has received another performance pass throughout the entire open world. The loading times have been slightly improved. The shops from the Main Menu of the game (Car Setup, Tuning Shop, Change Car) had their loading screens removed completely.
After the update the game may require players to redo the Automatic Graphics Settings Configuration, when launching the game.
Steamdeck and handheld devices support
Improved performance and UI positioning. Added dedicated graphical presets and balanced the optimization.
Physics Improvements
Some game physics improvements have been introduced, including: slight balance of the Arcade physics model; fixes for All Wheel Drive and Front Wheel Drive cars; resolved physics issues causing undesirable outcomes and unbalanced forces acting on the cars. Improved collision and force compensation physics.
Side mission updates
In Sushi Delivery side missions, the players will now be able to drive their own cars.
Added weather indication for Underground Races and rebalanced the races happening in the rain.
Additional Bug fixing and minor changes
The game has additionally received a plethora of small improvements and bug maintenance, from fixing game crashes, through resolving minor issues with level design and car parts, to adding new sounds.
But that’s not all…
Gaming Factory is also proud to present its upcoming DLC: Made in USA.
JDM: Made in USA will be released in November this year.
The package will include 6 completely new cars bundled for 5,99 USD.
You can now add the DLC to your wishlist – HERE.
The community has been asking for Western cars from the very day the game has launched, and the development team was happy to oblige. The package will introduce new unlicensed cars from American manufacturers. It will launch in November this year. More information soon to follow.