I wonder if you know how they live in Guntama – JDM: Japanese Drift Master is out now!

21 May 2025

Fast, but definitely more happy than furious – the developers at Gaming Factory are proud to announce the today’s release of JDM: Japanese Drift Master! The long-awaited racing game is now drifting onto Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Take the wheel of legendary cars like Mazda RX-8, Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R, Impreza WRX STI, or Honda S2000 and conquer the winding roads of Japan.

What truly powers JDM: Japanese Drift Master is the fact that it was crafted by real fans of Japanese car culture. Every detail was fine-tuned with passion, and it shows – from the officially licensed vehicles, to the open world with both urban streets and mountain passes, two distinct driving modes (arcade and simcade) tailored to your preferred playstyle, and race types like drift and drag. Add in deep tuning options and a storyline packed with high-speed emotions, and we've got a game that leaves no gearhead behind.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master – Launch Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iebhqKtmcg

JDM: Japanese Drift Master takes players to the fictional land of Guntama Prefecture, where they step into the shoes of a Polish driver, Touma who’s come to the land of the rising sun in search of redemption and a fresh start. The story unfolds as they explore the open world and take on new racing challenges. Told through manga-inspired illustrations, this is a heart-warming tale of friendship, love, underground racing, and earning the respect of the streets – yet another nod to Japanese pop culture.

Back in 2023, when we released the first demo of JDM: Japanese Drift Master, none of us expected the project to grow this much. Our amazing community played a huge role in that – your constant support kept us going. Today, the full version of the game finally hits the streets, and we can’t wait to see how you’ll handle the roads of Guntama.

Our goal was to create a racing game for everyone, with two modes to choose from – arcade or simcade – so you can all drift your own way. Now, get your engines running! We're especially excited to watch how creatively you’ll tune and customize your machines!

– Mateusz Bilko, Head of Sales and Marketing

Here’s what you’ll be drifting around:

💨 Become a legend – the core of the game is formed by fan-favourite modes like drift, grip, and drag. Each one requires different skills and offers adrenaline-fueled racing experiences.

💨 Arcade or simcade? – you choose the realism level. Whether you're a casual player or a sim enthusiast, the driving model adapts to your style.

💨 Legendary brands – drive iconic machines like Mazda RX-8, Nissan Skyline GT-R and more. Tweak, tune, and customize every detail to build a ride that’s truly yours.

💨 Welcome to Guntama – explore this fictional prefecture, from bustling streets to winding mountain roads. With over 250 km of drivable routes, you’ll see nods to famous tourist landmarks and legendary spots that many car fans should recognize easily.

💨 Japanese underground – follow a manga-style narrative about rising to the top. This is more than just a racing journey, it's a tale about love, loyalty, and living on the edge.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master is now available on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. For two weeks after launch, you can grab it at a 15% discount, with the promotional price set at $34.99.

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Press materials can now be found HERE

Gaming Factory is responsible for the development and global launch of JDM: Japanese Drift Master, in cooperation with 4Divinity on the worldwide release. For more information, visit the game’s page on Steam, Epic, GOG, or the official website.

Gaming Factory
The company was founded in 2017. Its main goal is to find unique game ideas, support creative indie developers, and help them at every production stage. Gaming Factory is a game publisher for gamers. Find the website HERE.

4Divinity
4Divinity is a digital and retail games publishing company focused on bringing exciting games content from around the world to Asia and introducing Asian content to a global market. Along with its sister company Epicsoft Asia, 4Divinity is partnering with publishers and development studios to introduce brand-new IP to the region. Find the website HERE.

Gabriel Siemiątkowski

PR Specialist at better. gaming agency

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