JDM: Japanese Drift Master Teaser Showcases The Upcoming Tuning And Customization Features

JDM: Japanese Drift Master’s in-depth tuning and upgrade options are revealed – here’s what to expect when the game arrives on May 21, 2025.

After the recent delay from the Gaming Factory team to ensure that JDM: Japanese Drift Master lives up to the hype, they just released the most in-depth insight into what we can expect from the in-game tuning and customization ahead of the upcoming release.

Will the all-important tuning aspect for one of 2025’s most anticipated drifting games live up to the hype? Let’s take a look.

A vast selection of (almost) familiar JDM tuning upgrades

The stock Nissan 350Z (Fairlady Z) offers a huge selection of aftermarket parts. This gets the stock car looking touge-ready, even if it hasn’t got the power to match (yet!)

You can choose from various rims, bumpers, fenders, wings, and side mirrors with parts from similarly-named brands that JDM enthusiasts will (eventually) recognize.

‘Veilseid’ body panels, ‘Wannabe’ wheels, and ‘HKK’ exhausts are just a few of the amusingly similar names that appear in the catalog!

Interior mods include the likes of ‘MONO’ steering wheels and ‘Racero’ bucket seats, which complete the drift-ready vibes alongside the JDM-style shifter. (What else would you expect?!)

Maxxing out the Z’s power potential

Following the styling improvements, it’s time to get under the hood.

Thankfully, the engines also have plenty of upgrades available. The ECU, air intake, exhaust, internals (cylinder head, valves, camshafts), and boost (forced induction) are all upgradeable. Alongside three turbocharger tiers, you also get a compressor (supercharger).

With these, the (VQ?) powerplant unlocks a much more impressive 669 horsepower by maxing out all available upgrades.

Of course, the much-needed clutch/flywheel, gearbox, welded diff (or LSD), brakes and tires, and plenty of additional suspension/angle upgrades round out the package.

Opting for the top-tier parts unlocks additional fine-tuning options, allowing you to dial in the perfect setup.

Balancing style and performance

The Z gets slammed, providing proper stance while ensuring the handling isn’t compromised. The unlocked settings allow for camber adjustments, front and rear, to maximize the grip.

After all the tweaking, it’s time to take the Z to the mountain roads for a shakedown!

This build showcases the basics of the impressive tuning system. You’ll also be able to own multiple versions of the same car, allowing for different builds and setups.

Taking advantage of this, alongside their subtle street weapon, they also showcase their lairy purple widebody 350Z build, which is far more attention-seeking!

Official teaser video

Here’s the full video showcasing JDM: Japanese Drift Master’s drift tuning features:

What to expect from the upcoming release

True to its name, JDM focuses on bringing the real-world touge street drifting vibes to life with realistic Japanese traffic. It also features an in-depth story mode with manga-style cutscenes that tie the experience together.

You’ll drift (or race) through more than 250 km of open-world roads and touge passes in Guntama Prefecture, covering areas such as the Tokyo-inspired Ichikara City and the mountainous Haikama Lake region with dynamic weather and day/night cycles.

The PC version launches on May 21, 2025, on Steam, GOG, and Epic after delays to “polish the fine details.” Console versions are confirmed to be arriving at a later date.

For further details on the upcoming game, check out our in-depth JDM: Japanese Drift Master guide.

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