Gaming Factory is actively updating JDM: Japanese Drift Master, having released multiplayer events for the PC version and a free side story campaign, with console multiplayer support still in preparation.
Gaming Factory has been rolling out multiplayer features for JDM: Japanese Drift Master in stages, starting with the PC version. The first multiplayer update launched on Steam on June 11, adding an open-world sandbox for up to eight players with voice chat, quick chat, map markers, and Ghost Mode. GOG and Epic Games Store versions were planned to follow within weeks, with console versions targeted for Q3 2026. Cross-play between PC platforms was planned, with full cross-play including consoles as a future goal.
A second update followed on June 12, adding an 8-player open-world sandbox multiplayer mode on Steam, with GOG, Epic Games Store, and console versions planned later. The second paid DLC, American Classics, was scheduled for June 25.
The most recent update, released on July 30, expanded multiplayer on the PC version with online versus play for up to 8 players across 15 race events in three categories: grip races, drift races, and 1-on-1 challenges. The developers are preparing future support for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. The same update added a free side story campaign called Ayumi, available on all platforms, featuring 8 events told in manga format and rewarding players with a vehicle exclusive to Ayumi. It also included bug fixes and gameplay improvements across all platforms, with the PS5 version adding basic Fanatec steering wheel support and improved Japanese localization.
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Aug 4
Gaming Factory and Beep Japan released a large update for the open-world drift racing game JDM: Japanese Drift Master on July 30, 2026. The update adds multiplayer events to the PC (Steam) version, supporting online versus play for up to 8 players. Players can join from the open world or the main menu and compete in 15 race events across three categories: grip races, drift races, and 1-on-1 challenges. Examples include the drift event Haikama Lake Drift, Highway Grip, and Tofuna Downhill / Uphill 1vs1. The developers are preparing future support for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. The update also adds a new side story campaign called Ayumi, available for free on all platforms. This campaign includes 8 events, told in manga format, and clearing all events rewards players with a vehicle exclusive to Ayumi. The update includes bug fixes and gameplay improvements across all platforms, such as adjustments to vehicle display and garage features, crash fixes, photo mode improvements, and open-world behavior adjustments. The PS5 version adds basic Fanatec steering wheel support and improved Japanese localization.
Jun 11
Gaming Factory will release a free update adding an 8-player open-world sandbox multiplayer mode to JDM: Japanese Drift Master on Steam on June 12. The mode includes voice chat, quick chat, map markers, and Ghost Mode for collision-free driving. The PC version gets multiplayer first, with GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and console versions planned later. The second paid DLC American Classics arrives June 25.
Jun 3
Gaming Factory announced the multiplayer feature for JDM: Japanese Drift Master will launch on Steam on June 11. The update supports up to eight players in an open-world sandbox, with GOG and Epic Games Store versions following within weeks and console versions planned for Q3 2026. Additional features include color identification, map pins, fixed-phrase chat, tuning and paint shops in multiplayer, and a Ghost Mode. Cross-play between PC platforms is planned, with full cross-play including consoles as a future goal.