- Physics Update and Community Note - 25 September 2026
Ossu!We’ve got some nifty updates for you today, however before we dive into the details we wanted to say a few words. Thank you folks for staying with us and continuing to play the game! As a small, around 30 people strong studio, we truly appreciate your ongoing support and your patience for the changes to roll out! We’re working as fast as we can but we will never be able to compete with upcoming content on the same level as some of the AAA games that you came to love. We can only promise that we’re giving everything that we have for JDM and we hope to continue seeing you on Guntama roads in the months and years ahead. We know we have been less vocal recently but that doesn't mean that we are not constantly looking into your feedback and reading your requests. We know you want more JDM cars, we know you want some physics changes, we know you want liveries and better steering wheel su…
- Console Multiplayer Update - Hotfix - 18 September 2026
Ossu!Huge thanks to all of the community members who quickly responded with some crucial reports after the latest update. We’re coming back today with polishing touches and a few bug fixes.The Hotfix rolled out for all platforms, including consoles.Patch NotesECONOMYFixed an issue where the game would incorrectly show the money rewards obtained after an event (after the economy rebalance).MULTIPLAYERFixed an issue where using the ‘join random event’ option in multiplayer would show only grip race events.Fixed an issue where players were unable to start an event when waiting in the multiplayer lobby.Fixed an issue where players were unable to join a random event from the open world.CARSFixed an issue where the dashboard in the Hauler 84 did not display the proper speed on the speedometer. Fixed an issue where the front lights in the Hauler 84 would not shed light on the car interior and…
- JDM’s Console Multiplayer Update is live! - 16 September 2026
Ossu!The long awaited multiplayer update is live now for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!The multiplayer update brings all of the features previously launched on PC, including open world freeroaming and various competitive events. The update also launches with a full cross platform connectivity, allowing all JDM fans to play together regardless of their platform of choice! Console Multiplayer Game FeaturesPlayers on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will now be able to join open lobbies or create private rooms for up to 8 players. There are two ways to initiate a multiplayer session: select a race directly from the Main menu of the game, or hop in through the in-game smartphone option. While in a multiplayer session, players will see new events on the world map. Driving to one will begin a vote for all of the players in the room to opt in. These races are primarily divided into grip (…
- JDM’s multiplayer update for consoles is launching this September! - 9 September 2026
Ossu!After weeks of testing we’re happy to inform that the long awaited multiplayer update for JDM: Japanese Drift Master is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 16!Console players will now be able to form parties of up to 8 players in the lobby and enjoy the full cross platform connectivity between consoles and PC, bringing JDM fans closer together regardless of their device of choice.Similar to the current PC version of the game, players will have the full open world at their disposal, where they can show off their cars and cruise around the fictional prefecture of Guntama. There are also 15 events awaiting more competitive play, beginning with grip and drift races and ending with 1 vs. 1 touge challenges. With this update we are also introducing 2 new touge challenges for both PC and console players alike: the Tofuna Downhill and Uphill grip races.Economy Rebalanc…
- The Polish legend soon to join JDM: Japanese Drift Master’s car roster! - 7 September 2026
Ossu!Poland is not really known for its car production history but if there is a single car out there that gained any global attention it was the FSO Polonez. Produced since 1978, Polonez grew to become a staple of Polish culture. From its appearance in the cult classic Polish tv series 07 zgłoś się to an episode of Top Gear - the legacy of Polonez lives to this day. As a way to prolong its heritage and also pay homage to its classic status, we’re bringing the FSO Polonez to JDM: Japanese Drift Master!Before the last Polonez drove off of the production line in 2002, over 1,000,000 cars had been manufactured, making it the most successful and widely seen car on Polish roads in the ‘90s. A plethora of various versions hit not only the streets but even rally tracks. When the prices of the car fell drastically, a new tuning scene for it emerged - granted, most of the time it was “barnyard m…
- Multiplayer Hotfix #1 - 30 July 2026
Ossu Drifters!We are back with another update for JDM: Japanese Drift Master! Following our recent releases and community feedback, our team has been hard at work polishing the gameplay experience, tackling edge-case bugs, and squashing issues with controllers and stability.Here is the breakdown of what's fixed in today’s patch:VehiclesS13 QS: Fixed asymmetrical rear axle alignment.GameplayPira Park: Fixed a drift race controller issue causing input block during events and tracks.System & StabilityMap Loading: Fixed a crash occurring after post-event voting.Multiplayer & UIMultiplayer Widget: Fixed localization issues and updated widget functionality.World Logic: Fixed a global logic issue affecting landmarks across the map.Thank you all for continuously sending us your bug reports, feedback, and logs! Your support helps us make Guntama a better place to drift every day.If you encounter…
- Multiplayer events are here! - 29 July 2026
Ossu!Drifters, for the past few weeks you’ve been having fun in the open world multiplayer mode - cruising around, trying your hand at tandem drifting and showing off your driving skills to fellow players. In the meantime, we’ve been testing server stability, game performance and prepping for the next stage of multiplayer implementation into JDM. This day has arrived, so strap on and let’s go through all of the novelties added to the game!Oh, one more thing before we dive into details:If you don’t own the game yet, JDM: Japanese Drift Master just went on sale!Get the base game now on Steam at a 60% discount!or get the deluxe edition bundle with all the DLCs:Multiplayer EventsWe’ve added a variety of races to multiplayer, available directly from the open world, as well as the main menu of the game. There are 15 races available in total, spread between:Grip races - your usual ‘get to the…
- Multiplayer Events are coming to Steam on July 29! - 27 July 2026
Ossu!Proper Multiplayer Events are just around the corner! This Wednesday you will be able to jump into JDM and race with other players on various tracks and modes. From a lengthy grip race around Guntama, to a drift race around the lake to 1 vs 1 challenges on touge tracks. The update will go live at:10:00 AM PDT01:00 PM EDT17:00 UTC19:00 CEST01:00 CST - July 3002:00 JST - July 30Let’s dive into details!Multiplayer events will be available for PC platforms, meaning Steam, GoG and Epic Store with active cross platform multiplayer between them. The console version is coming along nicely, but please give us a few more weeks to polish the experience and properly test it, before we release it on PlayStation and Xbox 🙏.For this patch we have prepared 15 tracks for you that further divide into races with up to 8 players in the lobby and 1 vs. 1 challenges. Up to 8 player races:Ebigo West Dri…
- JDM Multiplayer Events Sneak Peek - 23 July 2026
Ossu! It’s no secret that one of the biggest inspirations for JDM was the Initial D franchise. The story of Takumi and friends, the dramatic touge downhill races and the overall focus on drifting on tight corners, became the fuel for our creative process. We grew up watching the show or reading the manga, dreaming of a video game that could provide the same emotions but in a playable format. Years later, in 2025, we released JDM and gathered a wonderful community of players around the game, who shared our sentiment and love for Japan, Japanese cars and street racing in general. It was a dream come true for us but it also still felt somewhat incomplete - it lacked a personal agency, the chaos of two drivers not really knowing what the other would do speeding down a steep mountain pass. Plainly said, it lacked multiplayer, which became our next big milestone. With the release of the open…
- New Story Campaign Expansion is coming to JDM! - 22 July 2026
Ossu! We’re continuing our format of expanding the game’s story campaign through side mission chapters focused on the boss characters. It’s finally time for Ayumi!In Ayumi’s chapter you will follow her life from her early childhood, the traumas she endured and how racing changed her forever. We’ve prepared 8 fresh gameplay events, narrated through manga pages and a unique reward waiting for those who complete the whole chapter - Ayumi’s boss car.The free update will go live on July 29th for all platforms simultaneously. Bug FixingAlongside the side mission campaign we’ve also looked into some long requested adjustments and overdue bug fixing. We’ll share a full patch notes list on the day of the update but here’s a few items which we can already confirm:We’ve scoured through the open world map adjusting it, making sure players will no longer collide with invisible objects or the ground…
- JDM Garage Expansion - 25 June 2026
Ossu Drifters!The wait is finally over. Today, we are officially expanding the garage in JDM: Japanese Drift Master. We have just released a brand-new game update alongside our second premium DLC, "The American Classics". Both are available right now across all platforms.Whether you want to dominate the tracks with raw American V8 power or slide the streets in pure Japanese drift royalty, this release has you covered.Premium DLC: American ClassicsWant to bring a completely different roar to the mountains of Japan? The American Classics DLC is now available for 5.99 USD on all platforms. This pack introduces 6 iconic, non-licensed US powerhouses to the game, ranging from vintage classics to modern muscle:Ironvale Hauler F84Ironvale Stallion 2024Roebuck StrikerRoebuck Jetstream 1959Roebuck Reaver 1969Roebuck Reaver 2024These heavy-hitting beasts bring completely new engine sounds, unique…
- Multiplayer is now available! - 11 June 2026
Ossu! June 11 marks a new beginning for the JDM franchise with the launch of the multiplayer component for the game. Available on Steam today, with GoG and Epic Store releases soon to follow, allows for up to 8 player lobbies and total freedom of play in the Open World sandbox.We won’t lie, this is a big day for us and our next step towards supporting JDM in the months to come. We hope you will have fun bringing your friends for a touge run or just cruising the open world, showcasing your favourite car, or drifting in tandem on the tight mountainous roads of Guntama. We designed our multiplayer component revolving around co-op play that includes competitive aspects, rather than just free for all multiplayer chaos. We recently asked you in an online form what would you like to see in our games and playing together and cruising together received far more votes than sweaty competition. Thi…
- Multiplayer start launch hours - 8 June 2026
Ossu!We announced the multiplayer and you showed up! Thank you for all the words of encouragement and the hype you’re building for the multiplayer in JDM! We truly appreciate it, thank you! It may not sound as much, but building a multiplayer component from scratch in our small team was quite a big feat for us. When we were launching the game a year ago, we did not anticipate going this route, but the community has spoken and we were more than willing to oblige! Beginning this Thursday, you will finally be able to host or join in a multiplayer session and have fun doing real togue tandems or just cruising around Guntama, showcasing your favourite car builds. And this is just the beginning!The multiplayer mode will be available to all owners of the game on Steam June 11 at 18:00 CEST / 9:00 am PDT / 16:00 UTC and on June 12th at 01:00 JST in Japan. We’re already preparing to start buildi…
- Multiplayer launches in June! - 3 June 2026
Ossu! The playtests we held last week were a success. The system didn’t crash and you were enjoying drifting with friends on Guntama roads for the first time in the history of the game! That’s what you call a perfect birthday present! You’ve encountered smaller issues and provided feedback for QoL features that we’re already working on - continue reading to learn more. Thank you to everyone who participated in the test - you’re the backbone of the community and we are deeply humbled by your passion and engagement for JDM!That said, let’s talk about the future of multiplayer in JDM.Yes, multiplayer launches for Steam on June 11! GoG and Epic will follow with the multiplayer launch in the upcoming weeks.Consoles are scheduled for Q3 2026 - we’ll keep you informed on the progress.Scope of the multiplayerFor now, we’re opening the open world sandbox only (similar to the playtests). We’re wo…
- The Multiplayer Playtests Have Officially Concluded! - 28 May 2026
Ossu!The open-world multiplayer playtests on our dedicated Steam branch have officially come to an end. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible engagement and support!Our main goal was to test matchmaking, system limits, and game stability. We asked you to help us push the limits and mess around in the open world, and you delivered perfectly! Your feedback, bug reports, and willingness to share your multiplayer experiences are helping us shape the ultimate drifting playground. Having a community as dedicated as you are makes all the hard work fully worth it. We know you are eager to learn what is next for the multiplayer mode and when you can jump back in. The wait won't be long! Next week, we will provide you with detailed, exact information about its official premiere! Thank you once again for your amazing support and for being the best community a devel…
- Celebrating JDM’s one year anniversary! - 21 May 2026
Ossu! It’s already been a year since JDM initially launched on PC - what a ride it has been! There’s no words to really describe how blessed we feel having a community as dedicated as you are. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the critique, constructive feedback, words of encouragement, requests, ideas and for just giving the game a chance and enjoying the tale of Touma and friends roaming the roads of Guntama prefecture. You’re truly the best!We’re a small 30-ish people studio so we’re not as fast in providing updates like some of our colleagues from big companies but we’re hard at work everyday to expand our dream project and push it even further than it is today. With that, let’s see what’s happening on our side of the monitors and what we’re cooking for JDM in the upcoming weeks and months!Multiplayer Community TestsIt’s finally happening! The feature most of you reques…
- The classic in modern sheets, introducing - the Ironvale Stallion 2024 - 23 April 2026
Ossu! The last of the cult classic muscle cars that’s still in production and under constant development. The Stallion in 2024 took the turn towards the sports aspect of the car. With a 6-speed manual transmission it’s meant to abuse its raw power on the track.Even though it’s a new car, filled with electronics and gadgets, it continues to gather a lot of attention from petrol-heads. Maybe because it’s the last of its breed or maybe because the fancy, modern dashboard is just an addition to what still feels like an original “pony”, roaring its V8 engine like it used to in the 70s. This episode concludes our American Classics DLC preview - all cars have been disclosed and will soon be available in game for all platforms!But the American additions to the game are just the beginning - some more news on upcoming JDMs are on the horizon, so stay tuned for more details shortly! We’re currentl…
- The embodiment of the American muscle car joins the roster - Reaver ‘69. - 16 April 2026
Ossu!1969 is often considered the pinnacle of the muscle car era with some of the most recognizable cars driving off the factory lines and into the streets. Amongst them the Roebuck Reaver. For just one year Roebuck decided to give a liftover for the Reaver, changing almost everything about the chassis except for the trunk and the roof. The car got wider and went lower, giving it an even more aggressive, muscular look.The ‘69 model remains one of the most driven golden era cars to this day. Thanks to the car part availability and the sprawling tuning scene, it is a fan favourite for Restomod enthusiasts. Nothing stands in the way to pack a modern engine, transmission and huge disc brakes and turn this grandpa into a XXI century sports car. The American Classics DLC is coming to JDM soon!Just a quick reminder that you can get both the base JDM game, as well as its first DLC - Made in USA…
- Your opinion matters - help us define the future of racing games! - 10 April 2026
Ossu!Before we dive into the topic at hand - we are developing additional features and content updates for JDM and we will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Nothing changes here and we are hard at work to bring you the promised multiplayer, liveries, new cars (including JDMs of course) and more. We have big plans for the future of the game and it remains our main priority for the months and years ahead. With that out of the way, we would like to ask you to fill out a form about your perception of arcade racing games. To grow, gain expertise and keep pushing our technology forward we wanted to create a smaller, more arcade focused racing game as a bridge experience before we dig into a potential JDM sequel someday in the distant future. The perception of the genre changes with each new generation of players joining the hobby of playing video games, redefining expectations. On…
- Introducing the Jetstream! - 9 April 2026
Ossu!If you always wanted a postcard car, here it is - the Jetstream is a timeless beauty from the ‘50s that aged like fine wine. Its “Jet Age” styling and a two-tone paint defined what a luxurious car for the middle class should look like. The affordability and the unique look of the Jetstream pushed it to becoming one of the most desired cars for tuning in the late XX century. Whether you want it to cruise around and flex the Americana style or you want to make use of its lightweight V8 engine for some road shenanigans, Jetstream is the go-to car for you!The Jetstream will debut in the American Classics DLC, coming to JDM soon! JDM: Japanese Drift Master is currently on sale on Steam. The 45% discount will last until April 17th, so grab it while it lasts!If you want a taste of how it feels to drive a muscle car on Japanese streets, our first DLC - Made in USA is also discounted by 20%…
