JDM: Japanese Drift Master is Coming to PS5 on February 6

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Gaming Factory is bringing its racing game, JDM: Japanese Drift Master, to PlayStation 5 on February 6, 2026. The game originally launched on PC in May of last year and Xbox Series X/S in November, and will be available for $34.99. A new trailer showcasing the PS5 version is available to watch.

So, along with the main game, they’re releasing a DLC called JDM: Made in USA. It’s got six cars that aren’t officially licensed, but they’re totally inspired by those classic American muscle cars you see tearing it up in drift competitions. It’ll set you back $5.99. Good news is, it’s already been out on PC and Xbox Series X/S since November, and it added a bunch of new tuning parts – like 30 of them – so you can really customize your ride.

The new trailer for JDM: Japanese Drift Master highlighted the game’s drift racing, clearly showcasing its inspiration from the Japanese drift scene. It even included the famous Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno, a car well-known from the popular manga and anime Initial D.

As a huge Initial D fan, I was so excited to hear about the latest update for JDM: Japanese Drift Master! Gaming Factory really delivered, adding five new cars inspired by the ones from the Akina family. But the best part? They’ve expanded the Eurobeat soundtrack with some absolute classics – I’m talking tracks like Max Coveri’s “Running in the 90’s” and Ken Blast’s “The Top.” It seriously makes drifting feel even more authentic!

As the name suggests, JDM: Japanese Drift Master is a racing game focused on drifting – skillfully sliding around corners – to achieve the most impressive results. The game features a story where you play as Thomas, a European who inherits a garage in a region of Japan inspired by the real-world Honshu. With the help of his friend Hideo, Thomas dives into the local underground racing world and faces off against opponents on diverse tracks, from tight country roads to expansive highways and winding mountain passes.

Beyond the story mode, JDM: Japanese Drift Master lets you explore a vast open world with over 250 kilometers of roads. The world feels alive thanks to changing day and night cycles and different weather effects.

Beyond just racing, JDM: Japanese Drift Master lets players heavily customize their cars. You can tweak the performance for the ideal mix of speed and handling, and also change the look with options like paint colors, spoilers, and bumpers.

You can find our initial review of JDM: Japanese Drift Master here, where we gave it a 5/10. We enjoyed the core drifting mechanics, graphics, and art style, but found the AI, story, and missions lacking. The game has received several updates since then, adding various improvements.

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2026-01-08 17:11