Issue 041 — July 2026
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About JDM: Japanese Drift Master

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JDM: Japanese Drift Master invites players to explore the birthplace of drift and immerse themselves in Japan's iconic car culture. It leans into a simcade approach, pairing realistic, carefully tuned physics that feel smooth on a controller with support for sim racing hardware. Across hundreds of kilometers of open-world roads, story-driven events and quests reveal themselves as you sharpen your drifting skills, perfect grip races, and take on challenges.

The open world is set in the fictional prefecture of Guntama, inspired by the real region of Honshu. With over 250 km of main roads, it offers diverse landscapes complete with traffic, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle, letting you test yourself on winding mountain passes or drift through bustling city streets. It is a world built to capture the atmosphere of Japanese street racing where drifting was born.

Personalization runs deep through a paint shop for styling your car and a tuner shop for unlocking a vehicle's full potential. You can choose from licensed cars, including iconic brands like Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru. Combining racing, simulation, and sports elements, JDM: Japanese Drift Master gives PC players a satisfying, authentic take on Japan's drift and automotive scene.