I’m yearning for a brand-new racing game to lose tens or hundreds of hours playing, and with the Need for Speed and Midnight Club franchises sitting dormant, we need the indie scene to step up. Oh, and step up, they have! Gaming Factory announced the official release date for JDM: Japanese Drift Master, coming March 26, exclusively on PC (Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store). Check out the release date trailer below for some new gameplay footage:
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So, what’s unique about JDM: Japanese Drift Master that has The Guide Hall so excited to play?
- Over 250km of stunning world to explore, set in the fictional Japanese prefecture of Guntama, with dynamic weather, traffic, day-night cycle, and diverse landscapes to roam.
- Fully customizable, licensed vehicles, including Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru, among countless others that you may tune at the shop to eke out every ounce of performance on the road.
- Total control using various devices, including mouse and keyboard, controller, and steering wheel, ensures your drift and race experience is as authentic and enjoyable as possible.
- Manga-inspired storytelling with original recordings, comic-like panels, and 40+ narrative-driven events to uncover and tackle, along with side quests and more!
Is JDM: Japanese Drift Master on your radar? If you’re a racing game fan, it should be, so let us know how excited you are in the comments below!
If you’re after something a little more high-profile, the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign network test should offer plenty of excitement!