Drift Hunters Max – Drifted Games

By Joe Terrell
January 31, 2023
Reading time: 10 minutes

Drift Hunters MAX

Drift Hunters MAX evolves for 2024, bringing Drifted’s most popular drifting game to mobile devices for the first time. Also, there’s now AI traffic and street drifting, meaning you can enjoy the ultimate tire-smoking experience wherever you are.

The latest Drift Hunters MAX updates include:

  • Full mobile optimization – drift on your portable devices anywhere, anytime
  • A new endless street mode with dynamic AI traffic
  • Drift Attack Mode is now free and unlocked for all players
  • Cross-platform syncing between mobile and PC
  • VIP features are now completely free for early adopters (limited time only)

With these expanded features and mobile optimization, DH: MAX continues to raise the bar for browser-based drifting. You can choose your dream ride, carry out in-depth tuning upgrades and mods, adjust the setup to perfection, apply unique visual upgrades, and then prepare to shred your virtual tires in the ultimate free online drifting experience!

Don’t believe us? Try it yourself and see why we feel it’s the best free browser drifting game.

How To Get The Ultimate FREE Drift Hunters MAX Experience

You can now sign up for a FREE Drifted VIP membership (exclusively for early adopters.)

On top of all the above features, a VIP membership also provides the following benefits in Drift Hunters MAX:

That’s not all. You also unlock the following Drifted.com features:

  • Remove the on-page ads throughout the Drifted.com website
  • Stop annoying lag in your games
  • Unlock the smoothest gaming experience
  • Access to the Drifted VIP Discord Community

Drift Hunters MAX Game Features

The latest Drift Hunters MAX is exclusive to Drifted.com, created in collaboration with the original Drift Hunters creator, Ilya Kaminetsky, bringing more features than ever, all chosen by Drifted fans.

  • 39 insane drift cars to unlock and maximize their true potential
  • 13 tracks, with many of the existing tracks updated to look and drive better than ever
  • More in-depth car tuning than ever before
  • Performance upgrades allow you to use your earnings to build the ultimate drifter
  • Realistic drift physics
  • Improved graphics

How To Play Drift Hunters MAX

Use the following keyboard buttons to control your car while earning the maximum multipliers by carrying out the perfect combos without crashing or ending your drift.

Drift Hunters MAX PC/Chromebook Controls

  • Up/W key – Accelerate/gas
  • Down/S key – Brake
  • Left/A key – Steer left
  • Right/D key – Steer right
  • Spacebar – Handbrake/e-brake
  • Left Shift – Shift gear up (manual gearbox)
  • Left Ctrl – Shift gear down (manual gearbox)

Drift Hunters MAX Mobile/Tablet Controls

On your mobile device, head into the game, and you’ll see an overlay that looks like this:

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Drift your car with the following touch controls:

  • Accelerate/brake – Use the buttons on the bottom right.
  • Steering – Use the buttons on the bottom left.
  • E-brake/handbrake – ‘!’ button.

Drift Hunters MAX Drift Attack Masterclass Walkthrough

Hit play to watch SlideX (Tintin067_1 on our leaderboard) as he demonstrates how to hit 3 stars on all Drift Attack configs with a variety of cars:

YouTube video

Want to hang out with other fans of the game? Join the Drifted Games Discord and chill with a community of fellow drift enthusiasts. You can share your favorite drifting clips and memes, show off your virtual garage (or real-life rides), and make future game suggestions with like-minded fans.

We’ll also keep you in the loop with the latest announcements, Drift Hunters MAX updates, and competitions.

Drift Hunters MAX Car List

As promised, Drift Hunters MAX features more cars than ever, with an insane 39 vehicles to choose from, with each new addition voted for by the Drifted.com community.

From JDM legends to Euro classics alongside some of history’s greatest supercars, Drift Hunters MAX has it all:

VIP Exclusive Cars

Early adopters who played the previous game and signed up for a free Drifted VIP account have exclusive access to two unique cars for a limited time.

These premium cars will be unlocked and waiting in your garage so you can get behind the wheel and save your hard-earned credits for upgrades!

  • Toyota GR Yaris (GRYRS)
  • Mazda RX-7 FD3S (FD3TD)

Drift Hunters MAX Track List

With 13 tracks completely revamped to make them better than ever, there’s even more variety, providing countless hours of entertainment.

  • Ocean City (Playground)
  • New Zealand (Racetrack)
  • Countryside (Playground)
  • Akagi (Touge)
  • Ohio (Racetrack)
  • Fog Mountain (Touge)
  • Icefield (Racetrack)
  • Fukushima Hills (Touge)
  • Nevada (Playground)
  • Karting Loop (Racetrack)
  • Container Yard (Racetrack)
  • Barcelona (Racetrack)
  • Waterfront (Playground)

Drift Hunters MAX Game Modes

There are now three game modes in Drift Hunters MAX, available to all players:

Drift Attack (Now free for all VIP members!)

Put your precision to the test in this now free-for-all mode. You’ll need to showcase your skills by hitting clipping points and mastering scoring zones while racing against the clock as you compete with other Drift Hunters MAX players on the global leaderboards.

Freestyle

Master your techniques across many locations, from technical touge runs to open playgrounds and purpose-built tracks. This is the classic Drift Hunters experience, with complete freedom to perfect your style.

Open World (NEW!)

In this incredible new addition, you’ll experience endless drifting through a bustling cityscape filled with dynamic AI traffic. Slide your way through the nighttime streets while maintaining those crucial drift combos, but be careful not to crash!

Play Drift Hunters Max Unblocked

If you’re looking for Drift Hunters MAX unblocked, make sure you head over to 180sx.club. Here, you can enjoy what Drift Hunters MAX unblocked offers.

Drift Hunters MAX Tuning

Drift Hunters MAX enables you to turn your stock manufacturer car into a tire-slaying drift weapon with its comprehensive upgrade and tuning capabilities.

With a selection of aftermarket rims, fully customizable paint jobs, and the ability to upgrade your performance parts, you’ll need to prove your skills in the game to earn cash to create your dream rides.

Performance upgrades include brakes, weight reduction, uprated gearboxes, turbos, and engine upgrades.

As you earn money in the game, there are various levels of upgrades available, from “Stock” and “Street” to “Racing” and “Pro” for those looking to build the holy grail drifters.

Drift Hunters MAX FAQ

We know you guys have many questions about Drift Hunters MAX and our plans for the game’s future, so we’ve tried our best to answer them here.

Can I buy more credits in Drift Hunters MAX?

Credits are currently earned through natural gameplay progression, and there’s no way to purchase additional in-game currency at this moment in time.

Is there a way to unlock more game modes, cars, or tracks?

Early adopters who signed up for a free Drifted VIP membership before the release of the latest version are rewarded with two exclusive premium cars — the Toyota GR Yaris and the Mazda RX-7 FD3S.

We are constantly working behind the scenes to improve Drift Hunters MAX and bring the ultimate free online drifting experience to Drifted fans.

Although there are no additional features to unlock right now, we plan to bring plenty more content shortly.

What is the most expensive car in Drift Hunters MAX?

The most expensive car in the game is the unique drift-style Nissan Silvia 240SX/180SX (PS13), which costs 160,000 credits.

What is the fastest car in Drift Hunters MAX?

The Lamborghini Huracan STO (HRCN) is the fastest car in the game, with a top speed of 320 km/h in stock form.

Do I need to change gear in Drift Hunters MAX?

You can choose whether to change gears manually or let the AI do it for you. Head to ‘OPTIONS’ from the main menu and select either ‘AUTOMATIC’ or ‘MANUAL’ gearbox.

Is Drift Hunters MAX free to play?

We’re proud that Drift Hunters MAX is free to play at Drifted.com.

Can I play previous versions of Drift Hunters MAX?

Although the latest 2024 version retains your earned credits, cars, and upgrades, if you wish to go back to the older versions of the game, they are still available on the following links:

Is Drift Hunters MAX a Drifted.com exclusive game?

While the latest version of Drift Hunters MAX is available only at Drifted.com, you can also play the original version (V1) at 180sx.club.

We’ve been made aware that our competitors have published fake, older versions of the original Drift Hunters game. However, Drifted is committed to bringing you fresh, genuine content and keeping the incredible Drift Hunters series alive.

Who created Drift Hunters MAX?

We teamed up with Ilya Kaminetsky, the classic Drift Hunters game creator, to develop Drift Hunters MAX.

Drift Hunters MAX system requirements

We recommend ensuring that your computer meets the following requirements to ensure you’re getting the most out of your Drift Hunters MAX gaming experience:

Minimum Drift Hunters MAX system requirements

  • CPU Speed: 1.6 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Operating System: 64-bit (x64) Windows 8, or Windows 10
  • Video Card: Graphics card with DX10 (Shader Model 4.0) capabilities and a minimum of 2 GB of graphics memory

Recommended Drift Hunters MAX system requirements

  • CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Operating System: 64-bit (x64) Windows 10, or Windows 11
  • Video Card: Graphics card with DX10 (Shader Model 4.0) capabilities and a minimum of 3 GB of graphics memory

If your system falls below these recommendations, we advise upgrading your GPU.

When upgrading your system isn’t possible, we recommend heading to ‘OPTIONS’ from the in-game menu and selecting either ‘MEDIUM’ or ‘LOW’ graphics settings.

While you’re not going to make the most of the incredible visuals that the game offers, you may still get to experience the impressive physics.

Ready To Smoke Some Virtual Tires?

Now that we’ve shown you all the game’s incredible new features and insane car list, it’s time to head to the track, street, playground, or touge and show off your drifting skills.

Whether you want to drift through the bustling city streets while swerving around the AI traffic or take on the challenges in Drift Attack, the choice is yours – no matter where you are!

Don’t forget to show off your fresh new builds with your friends and set various challenges against them!

If you want to see more games in the Drift Hunters family, make sure you also head over and check out Drift Hunters 2.

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Written by:

Joe Terrell

Published on:

January 31, 2023

Joe is an avid writer and car enthusiast. When he’s not cruising the streets alongside his friends in his Nissan Silvia S15, he’s drifting on his VR racing simulator.

Joe’s passion for cars is always on display. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the automotive industry, he hopes his writing conveys his excitement and knowledge of cars and games.

Joe’s work has been featured on many platforms including drivetribe.com, 180sx.club, carthrottle.com, smartdrivinggames.com, smartbikegames.com, databox.com and ceoblognation.com.

When he’s not behind the wheel or at his keyboard, he’s likely daydreaming of his ultimate ride – the legendary Lexus LFA.
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