JDM: Japanese Drift Master Physics Update Improves Steering and Grip Recovery

Gaming Factory released a significant update to JDM: Japanese Drift Master that refines its driving physics and addresses several multiplayer and vehicle-related issues.

The physics refinements improve suspension response and rebound speeds when driving over uneven surfaces. Changes to wheel force during skids are intended to improve steering response and grip recovery. Vehicle behavior during minor steering corrections has also been adjusted, particularly for rear-heavy cars. Tire pressure tuning has been restored to the Car Tuning Workshop, giving players another adjustment option.

The update fixes multiple multiplayer issues, including incorrect track completion percentages, problems displaying nicknames longer than 10 characters, missing warnings when leaving an ongoing race, premature post-race voting screens and gamepad navigation problems in event creation menus.

Several vehicle-specific fixes are included. The Nissan 180SX Type R now properly reflects changing statistics on the career screen. The Nissan Z33 received a fix for inverted headlights. The Ironvale Hauler F84 has had its front collision behavior corrected, the FSO Polonez now has its missing seats, and body kit and right mirror placement issues have been fixed for the Akina Phantom and Roebuck Jetstream.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master is available at a limited-time discount, with the Steam version reduced by 60% and the PlayStation version by 50%. Gaming Factory remains focused on expanding the game and is completing work on a planned liveries system, described as one of its two largest roadmap features for the year. The game is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.