JDM: Japanese Drift Master has added multiplayer and a second paid DLC, expanding from a single-player game into an online open-world sandbox with a growing vehicle roster.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master launched as a single-player driving game, but a free update on June 12, 2026 added an 8-player open-world sandbox multiplayer mode on Steam. The mode includes voice chat, quick chat, map markers, and Ghost Mode for collision-free driving. Gaming Factory planned to bring the multiplayer update to GOG.com, the Epic Games Store, and consoles later, with console versions targeted for Q3 2026. Cross-play between PC platforms was planned, with full cross-play including consoles as a future goal.
The second paid DLC, 'The American Classics,' arrived on June 25, 2026, adding six American-style vehicles with new engine sounds and handling. A free update on the same day added two Nissan 180SX variants (1994 and 1996 Type X) for multiplayer and tuning. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a 50% off Steam sale running until July 10.
The multiplayer launch date shifted slightly from an initial announcement of June 11 to the actual release on June 12. The DLC and free update together broaden the game's vehicle selection beyond its original Japanese focus, supporting the newly added multiplayer tandem drifting.
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The open-world racing game JDM: Japanese Drift Master received a major update at the end of July, adding a multiplayer mode for up to eight players on Steam. The update also introduces a new side story campaign called Ayumi, along with various bug fixes and improvements.
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.
Gaming Factory released 'The American Classics' DLC for JDM: Japanese Drift Master, adding six American-style vehicles with new engine sounds and handling. A free update also adds two Nissan 180SX models (1994 and 1996 Type X) for multiplayer and tuning. The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a 50% off Steam sale until July 10.
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.
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.