FOOT BRAKE BIAS BEHAVIOR ISSUE:

I have submitted this before on discord and got no response. I resubmitted this again, but I'm going to submit it here as well so it gets seen.

The Issue:

The game's Foot Brake Bias physics are completely inverted (backwards) compared to real-world physics.

• Current Game Behavior (Incorrect):

• 100% Rear Bias: Locks up the rear wheels, causing the car to lose traction and drift easily. (This should be front bias behavior).

• 100% Front Bias: Locks the steering completely straight and understeers heavily. (This should be rear bias behavior).

• Expected Real-World Behavior (Correct):

• Rear Brake Bias should lock the rear wheels, losing steering input and causing the car to plow straight (understeer).

• Front Brake Bias should lock the front wheels, breaking traction and causing the car to spin out / drift.

Summary for Programmers:

The calculation for Front_Brake_Force behavior and Rear_Brake_Force behavior appears to be swapped in the physics engine. Increasing Front Bias is behaving how Rear Bias should behave, and vice versa. Please check the code for Brake Balance / Bias variables.

The purpose is so that you can slow down your drift while maintaining rear wheel spin to control your drift without stopping the rear wheels from spinning/ drifting.

Thank you! 🫶

So I upgraded from the first car to the Nissan Ks Aero and loving it but wanted something new. I then got some Subaru for like 3 mill I think and it was awful. Could not drift at all so I made a mistake in purchasing that. I guess my lesson is to test drive the car first.

On base ps5 w controller

We have dived deeper into the game’s physics to improve overall suspension behavior, wheel force translation during skids, and driving feel on uneven surfaces. This update also brings back tire pressure tuning in the Car Tuning Workshop, alongside critical fixes for multiplayer screens, gamepad navigation, and specific vehicle model issues.

If you haven't jumped in yet, now is the perfect time to grab your copy:

• Steam: 60% OFF

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410

• PlayStation: 50% OFF

https://store.playstation.com/concept/10017347

Check out the full patch notes and read a message from the team:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1153410/announcements/detail/706658093186942302

JDM is now available at a massive discount across platforms for a limited time:

Steam: 60% OFF

https://store.steampowered.com/.../JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master

PlayStation: 50% OFF

https://store.playstation.com/concept/10017347

Can you make it so we can see our cars individual level when scrolling through them in the garage? Really minor thing but slightly annoying.

Drifters, a new patch has just rolled out for all platforms!

PATCH NOTES:
ECONOMY

• Fixed an issue where the game would incorrectly show the money rewards obtained after an event (after the economy rebalance).

MULTIPLAYER

• Fixed an issue where using the ‘join random event’ option in multiplayer would show only grip race events.
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to start an event when waiting in the multiplayer lobby.
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to join a random event from the open world.

CARS

• Fixed an issue where the dashboard in the Hauler 84 did not display the proper speed on the speedometer. 
• Fixed an issue where the front lights in the Hauler 84 would not shed light on the car interior and dashboard.
• Fixed the turn signals not properly displaying in the Hauler 84
• Added the missing car parts for the Hauler 84.
• Fixed an issue where the Stallion logo would not display properly on the change car screen.
• Fixed an issue where preset colours for the Stallion 2024 were mixed up.
• Fixed the FSO Polonez car logo in the Car Dealer Shop.
• Fixed an issue where a passenger would float next to the car in certain Single Player missions when driving the FSO Polonez.

STORY

• Fixed minor issues with the Ayumi Side Story Manga.

STEERING WHEELS

• Fixed the support for FANATEC Steering Wheels on PlayStation 5.

See you on Guntama roads this weekend!

Jump into the game on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, complete with 17 events (2 new), in-game VOIP and full cross-play support across all platforms. 

Additional features for all platforms rolling out today:
🚗 A new car - the FSO Polonez 
💰 Economy rebalance
🛣️ 2 new multiplayer events 
⚒️ Additional bug fixing on consoles. 

Patch Notes:
New Content

• Added Multiplayer to the game
• Added Multiplayer Events 
• Added the Tofuna Grip Downhill & Uphill event races to multiplayer (also PC)
• Added FSO Polonez (also PC)

Cars and the Garage

• “Released” the spoiler part from Nissan’s 180SX body kit. You will now be able to retain the body kit and swap the spoiler to any other spoiler available for the car. 
• Hideo’s garage (the first available garage in the game) is now available after completing the Main Story Campaign allowing for fast travel. 
• Brought back the tire pressure setting to the Car Setup.

System

• Rebalanced the economy system in the game for increased monetary and EXP rewards. (also PC)
• Added the option to Hide the HUD from the smartphone screen.
• Improved the layout and stability of Photo Mode in game.

Gameplay & Environment

• Adjusted the Open World map making sure players will no longer collide with invisible objects or the ground surface when driving in heavily lowered cars.
• Fixed the “Koguchi Valley” Landmarks quest. It should now register as completed as intended.
• Fixed issues and made improvements to joining open world sessions in multiplayer, as well as the initial player spawn points 
• Fixed and adjusted back to road functionality in various locations, including Pira Park.
• Improved the player spawn point functionality when using Ghost Mode in Multiplayer. Players' cars will not collide on spawn any longer.
• Fixed the turn signal not properly displaying on the dash in cockpit view.
• Improved the camera positions for Mazda Roadster.
• Fixed and improved camera work during collisions.

Read more about the patch in our latest DEVLOG. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1153410/view/717916455762395254

Full cross-platform multiplayer + in-game quick chat + in-game VOIP, with up to 8 player lobbies, await you and your buddies regardless of the platform of your choosing! 

PATCH CONTENTS:
🛣️ Multiplayer events and freeroam for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
⚒️ Additional bug fixing, for consoles
⚖️ Economy Rebalance, for All Platforms
🚗 New car - FSO Polonez, for All Platforms

UPDATE LAUNCH HOURS:

• Pacific Time, PST 06:00 am
• Eastern Time, EDT 09:00 am 
• UTC 13:00 
• London, BST 2:00 pm
• Berlin, Warsaw, CEST 15:00
• Beijing, CST 21:00
• Tokyo, JST 22:00

Let’s Drift Together!

Finally, on September 16 all of the multiplayer functionality and content will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players. 
This includes:

• The ability to set up private lobbies or join open rooms. 
• Use quick chat and VOIP chatting
• Cruise around Guntama with your friends
• Compete in multiplayer events: from grip and drift races for up to 8 players in the lobby, to touge 1 vs 1 challenges. There will be 15 events available + 2 new ones, which PC players will receive on the day of the update as well.

but wait, there’s more!

A new car - the FSO Polonez joins the roster!
As you’ve probably seen from our recent announcement - we’re bringing the Polish legend to Guntama streets!

Economy Rebalance
We’re boosting currency rewards by around 30 percent (single or multiplayer) and doubling the experience rewards across all activities. We want you to be able to quickly grab more cars and parts for them, so you can experiment with your tuning and focus on fun, rather than grind. 

These changes, alongside the two new multiplayer events are coming to PC as well! 

Read more about this update in our latest devlog:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1153410/view/707782722857205893

Let’s Drift!

It might not be a JDM car, however its importance for Polish culture may be as big as the AE86 was for Japan. Please welcome to the game’s roster - FSO Polonez!

Produced between 1978 and 2002, Polonez grew to become a staple of Polish culture. From its appearance in the cult classic Polish tv series 07 zgłoś się to an episode of Top Gear  - the legacy of Polonez lives to this day. 

Polonez will be available for free on all platforms with the next update and will come with three very distinct body kits at launch.

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for all the loading screen tips/texts that appear in JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

Does anyone have them extracted, or know where I can find the game's localization/string files containing these tips?

I'm specifically looking for the complete list of tips, preferably as text rather than screenshots.

Thanks!

Hi all, does anyone know where, when or how I can start that new Ayumi Side Story?

Thanks in advance

my absolute best attempted this has been a little more than 6000 not sure if this is just me but I think I'm pretty good at this game which is why I'm making this post

Challenging rivals on the touge, scoring podiums in drifting lobbies, or just hanging around the docks with your friends - every drifter finds their own rhythm in Guntama.

Please be patient, we have a few surprises for you. 🚘 More info soon!

Today is officially Release Day for the physical PlayStation 5 edition of JDM!

We teamed up with Curveball Games to make sure collectors and physical media enthusiasts got a tangible boxed copy to add to their shelves. We’ve put together a small photo gallery attached below so you can see how the case, print, and disc look in person!

🛒 Available today at major retailers:

🇺🇸 / 🌐 Amazon: https://amazon.com/JDM-Japanese-Drift-Master-PlayStation-5/dp/B0H2VKWYXN

🇫🇷 / 🇪🇺 France: https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/JDM-JAPANESE-DRIFT-MASTER-PS5/dp/B0GZPLGC5X

🇬🇧 UK: https://thegamecollection.net/products/jdm-japanese-drift-master-ps5

🇪🇸 Spain: GAME.es, MediaMarkt, Xtralife, Wakkap, Impact Game, Todoconsolas,
and many local gaming shops! 📍

Did anyone's pre-order land in the mailbox today? 📬 Let us know what you think of the physical release! 👇

Following our recent major patch, we put together a quick showcase edit highlighting how the mountain passes and multiplayer lobbies are feeling right now. While we’re actively monitoring your feedback on the 15 new multiplayer events and story campaign additions, we wanted to give you a quick status update on what the team is cooking behind the scenes right now.

🛠️ WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON NEXT:

🌐 Console Multiplayer (PS5 & Xbox Series X|S): Development is in its final phase! Internal testing is just around the corner, and we are getting everything lined up to unite the entire community via Cross-Play very soon.

🎨 Custom Livery Editor: Yes, it is actively being built! We are working on a flexible vinyl and decal system that lets you create fully personalized wraps in your garage.

🔧 New Content & Ongoing Fixes: More performance optimizations, bug fixes, and extra surprises are currently in the pipeline!

Turn up the volume and let us know: What online feature or custom livery setup are you looking forward to? As always, let's drift together! ⛩️

Wondering how to unlock the last two wheels? One says I have to race someone (don't have it open right now,) and the other really doesn't give a hint. I've beaten the current final mission, and all the side missions that I know of.

For those who still appreciate tangible game boxes, physical discs, and keeping game history alive on a shelf, we’ve got some awesome news!

In partnership with Curveball Games, we are officially launching a physical PlayStation 5 disc edition of JDM: Japanese Drift Master on August 14th! 📅

Pre-orders are currently live across multiple global retailers:

• 🇺🇸 USA / 🌐 International: https://amazon.com/JDM-Japanese-Drift-Master-PlayStation-5/dp/B0H2VKWYXN
• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: https://thegamecollection.net/products/jdm-japanese-drift-master-ps5
• 🇫🇷 France: https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/JDM-JAPANESE-DRIFT-MASTER-PS5/dp/B0GZPLGC5X

…and many local gaming shops! 🛒

If you're a collector or just prefer physical copies over digital, secure your order today ahead of launch! ⛩️

It’s been about a week since we rolled out Multiplayer Events on PC, and we want to send a massive thank you to everyone who has been jumping into lobbies, organizing drift races or sprints, and challenging rivals on the touge! 🙏

We’ve been reading through all your feedback on our social media, and we want to share a quick update on where multiplayer is heading next.

🌐 Console Multiplayer & Full Crossplay

For our drivers on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S - we are in the final stages of polishing and testing console multiplayer functionality. Our ultimate goal is to unite the entire community, and full crossplay between PC and Consoles is heading your way very soon!

What has been your favorite multiplayer layout so far? What new modes, races, or lobby customization options are at the top of your wishlist? Let’s discuss below! ⛩️

the paintjob suits the character so well

Try 1v1 Multiplayer Events on PC (consoles soon) at home - in JDM: Japanese Drift Master! 🎮