This week, developer Gaming Factory and publisher 4Divinity announced that their coming simucade racing title ‘JDM: Japanese Drift Master’ will be launching on Xbox Series consoles on 21 November and PlayStation 5 systems sometime in Q1 of 2026.
Previously released on PC via Steam/GOG/Epic Games Store, players will discover Japan’s legendary car culture in JDM: Japanese Drift Master. Take on challenging roads with refined simcade physics, immerse in the story through manga pages, and explore an open world inspired by stunning real-life areas. Every turn invites you to master the art of drift.
Have a gander below for more details on JDM: Japanese Drift Master. Do note that the console version of the game does not support steering wheels like the PC version does. And as a side note, the Steam version is getting a new DLC on 6 November: JDM: Made in USA contain unlicensed cars inspired by American cult classics. The package will be priced at 5,99 EUR / USD for six models, complete with additional visual parts available to unlock through gameplay. The DLC will also be available for purchase on Xbox when the game launches in November.
Gaming Factory is proud to announce the release dates for JDM: Japanese Drift Master on Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5. The company is preparing to set-up a pre-release window for the game – the pre-orders will be open starting from November 14th, a week before launch. For any player who wants to support the game early, a new car will await as a bonus gift – the Akina Phantom, an unlicensed car, which should be vividly familiar to fans of a certain manga and anime series.
The console version will retain all of the PC post launch content updates, fixes and game adjustments, as well as the price tag of 34,99 EUR / USD on console launch. The Xbox port will not officially support steering wheels and focuses on further controller optimization to boost the enjoyment of gaming in front of a TV.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master takes the players to an open-world, fictional Japanese prefecture – Guntama. It spans over 250 km in main roads and features the most famous tourist landmarks, as well as legendary car enthusiast spots, mixed together to create one cohesive and stunning world. From the recreation of the Himeji Castle to our Guntama’s own Daikoku parking area, whether you’re a racing fan or just want to drive through Japanese roads – you’ll always find something exciting to do!
You will follow the story of Touma, a Polish driver who dreams of making a name for himself on the local street racing scene. With some help from his Japanese friends, he dives deep into the competition but quickly learns that fierce rivals are standing in his way. Will he manage to reach the top? Drama, action, and even love await the players.
The story in JDM: Japanese Drift Master is told through in-game events and a manga (Japanese comic book), meticulously drawn by our internal art team. Each time the player takes part in an event, pages of the comic book will lead them in or build up the narrative for what’s next to come.
Each car can be upgraded, both mechanically and visually. From installing a new ECU to adding that over-the-top bōsōzoku exhaust – it’s all in the game! Tuning a car is simple and clear and if the players really want to push their cars to the limit, the most advanced parts will unlock fine tuning – every single car in the game can be adjusted to be a grip or drift beast or an all ‘rounder if that’s the desired preference.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is a simcade racer, with a solid simulation backbone and arcade layers added on top for a fun and enjoyable experience. Expect each car to behave differently on the street, to feel the weight of it when going into a corner or trying to break at a high speed. Driving physics were very important for us from the beginning and we believe we found a perfect balance between fun and challenge coming from driving a car in real life.
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