Gaming Factory has announced JDM: Japanese Drift Master update 1.7.0 will release on September 29 at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT with several new content and feature additions, including the Nissan GTR R35 EBA, a new side story campaign mission, wheel and rims customization, in-game performance optimizations, and much more.
What’s more, the new JDM: Made in USA was revealed for a November 2025 release. The new DLC costs $5.99 and features six new cars: Ironvale Thunderbolt T40, Ironvale Stallion ’69, Taipan, Delray Vanquisher TR, Delray Venom, and Falcon HellFeather.
Get the full details on JDM: Japanese Drift Master update 1.7.0 below:
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.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master features fan-favorite cars from Honda, Mazda, Subaru, and Nissan. Each car can be upgraded mechanically and visually. Fans can expect additional presets for driving wheels and sim-driving hardware. The game also features a day and night cycle, along with dynamic weather. JDM: Japanese Drift Master will receive three phases’ worth of additional features and content.
Lastly, JDM: Japanese Drift Master is available for PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.
