Developer Gaming Factory has released a new trailer for its upcoming driving game JDM: Japanese Drift Master. The trailer focuses on showcasing some of the customisation that players will have not only to the physical appearance of the car, but also its under-the-hood performance aspects. Check out the trailer below.
The trailer specifically focuses on how a player can go about tuning their cars to offer the perfect blend of control and chaos that ends up providing a satisfying drift. While upgrading the car’s internal, the narrator notes that, when the highest-tier version of a part has been installed, players will also often get access to further tuning options.
This is then shown off by not only showing off how the car’s height can be changed thanks to advanced suspension parts, but also how advanced axles can allow players to have more control over the angles of their wheel’s alignment. Referred to as camber, the narrator notes that, in this instance, they are going for a negative camber in a Nissan 350Z’s front wheels, while the rear wheels will be more centred.
While the negative camber allows the car to turn more easily in the midst of a drift, the centred camber of the rear wheels allows for even greater control because the entirety of the tire is gripping the road.
When it comes to visual customisation, JDM: Japanese Drift Master seems to have plenty of options available, from the hood, to wheels, to even the side mirrors. Players will also have plenty of choices to make when it comes to spoilers, be they more subtle or oversized monstrosities.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master also allows players to customise the internals of their cars. This includes the steering wheel, the gear shifter, and even the seats. As the narrator notes, “internal parts are equally important in building the car’s vibe.”
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is under development for PC, and will be available through Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The title was originally slated for release on March 26, but has since been delayed to May 21. The studio revealed that the decision to delay the game was made due to it wanting more time to polish up the gameplay and having taken feedback from its fans into account.
The driving game takes place in the fictional Japanese prefecture of Guntama. It will offer players a wide-open world with more than 250 km of roads to race and drift through. The world will also feature plenty of landmarks that players can drive to, including the Daikoku parking area and Himeji Castle.
When it comes to cars, JDM: Japanese Drift Master will feature plenty of licensed ones from companies like Mazda, Subaru, and Nissan. More cars are also going to be added to the game after its release.
The gameplay in JDM: Japanese Drift Master has been described by Gaming Factory as being a simcade racer. This means that the title will offer a mix of arcade-styled fast-paced driving as well as some more realistic aspects in order to make the game’s drifting mechanics feel more satisfying.