JDM: Japanese Drift Master Releases New ‘Physics’ Update

Gaming Factory has released a new “Physics” update for JDM: Japanese Drift Master on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A discount is also available on both the PlayStation Store and Steam. 

The patch notes are as follows:

GAME PHYSICS

• • We’ve dived a little deeper into the game’s physics. The changes today are meant to improve the overall feeling of the car in-game. They are specifically aimed at enhancing the work of the suspension. We’ve improved how the force is applied to a wheel in a skid and how it translates to the suspension, correcting the reaction times for turning and recovering grip. We’ve looked into suspension rebound speeds that will help with driving on uneven surfaces. We’ve improved how the car behaves when doing small wheel corrections, especially in cars with heavy rears. All these changes should result in a more immersive experience while driving, improving the car’s handling. The changes will be felt on all devices but will be most beneficial for players’ using steering wheels. 

• • We’ve also brought back tire pressure settings in the Car Tuning Workshop. Sorry for the recent mess-up with this! 

MULTIPLAYER

• • Fixed an issue where in some instances the percentage of track completion shown on screen for other players would randomly change between a percentage value and ‘completed’.
  • Fixed an issue with the summary screen after an event which would not properly display nicknames over 10 symbols long.
  • Fixed an issue where a pop-up warning would not display for players when trying to leave a race in progress. 
  • Fixed an issue where the voting screen after a race would appear even when a few players were still racing towards the finish line.
  • Fixed issues with navigating through event creation menus when using a gamepad.
  • Fixed minor UI issues for multiplayer events – displaying single player information on the point of interest, showing incorrect type of event, localization error issues, etc.

CARS

• • Fixed an issue with a misplaced right mirror in the Roebuck Jetstream.
  • Fixed an issue where the changing car stats would not update in the career screen when using Nissan 180SX Type R.
  • Fixed collision issues on the front of the Ironvale Hauler F84 – the font of the car will no longer go through other objects in the game. 
  • Fixed minor body kit issues when using the Akina Phantom.
  • Fixed the inverted headlights for the Nissan Z33.
  • Fixed the missing seats issue when using the FSO Polonez.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. Future updates will add the long-awaited “Liveries” system.