“JDM: Japan Drift Master” “JDM: Rise of the Scorpion” Free Distribution Starts Today, August 8th at 23:00 | Game*Spark

GAMING FACTORY/4Divinity/Beep Japan is a racing game for PC (Steam/Epic Games Store/GOG)『JDM: Rising of Scorpio』We've announced that the free distribution will start today, August 8, at 23:00 (Japan time), and we've released the launch trailer.

This work is the prequel to JDM: Japan Drift Master, which is expected to allow you to enjoy drift racing on Japanese public roads (fictional). Players can experience the story of Hattori Hasashi, who is full of pride and arrogance and is known as “Scorpion”, along with hot drift racing.

The prologue to “JDM: Japan Drift Master” and “JDM: Rise of the Scorpion” will be available for free starting today, August 8, at 23:00

■About “JDM: Rise of the Scorpion”

“JDM: Rise of the Scorpion” is a free-to-play game that introduces the beginning of the story of “JDM: Japan Drift Master”. Players will learn the story of Hattori Hasashi and his path to becoming a “Scorpion”. Hattori is the son of a traditional Japanese family and an ideal student. He shows his pride and arrogance on the racetrack where various competitors await him.

■ JDM World

JDM: Japan Drift Master is set in the fictional Japanese prefecture of Gundama Prefecture. This area is inspired by the mountainous regions of Honshu. Players familiar with Japan’s famous drifting routes will find many similarities to the real world. By placing race tracks and areas close together and far apart in real life, we were able to create a dynamic and diverse open map. JDM: Rise of the Scorpion lets you experience a slice of the world prepared for the full version of JDM: Japan Drift Master.

■ Let's test drive a licensed car

Get behind the wheel of a fast car. Save your money, gradually modify and upgrade your car, and test your skills by competing against other drivers on narrow city streets and winding mountain roads. You can also test drive new cars at the dealership, which also stocks licensed SUBARU and MAZDA vehicles.

■ New event

Compete against AI in various events available in the pre-release.

[سباق الانجراف]Use your drifting skills to score as many points as possible around the tight curves and turns.

[معركة الانجراف]Challenge yourself in a one-on-one battle where your distance to your opponent is reflected in your score. Improve your driving techniques on the highway and take first place. In addition, story-oriented events await players, such as a race with Sasori's rival Satoru, a date with his girlfriend Aoi, and a drift showdown with Ayumi, a skilled driver.

In addition, players will have story-oriented events awaiting them, such as a race with Sasori's rival Satoru, a date with his girlfriend Aoi, and a drift encounter with Ayumi, who is skilled at driving.

■ Story and characters

Players will experience a racing game that focuses on a unique story and narrative without typical cutscenes. Instead of cutscenes, characters are brought to life through the pages of a comic book featuring the heroes. However, it is still a racing game. The drifting and gripping events that occur throughout the play advance the story of the main characters. In addition to Sasori, you, the player, will meet other characters who will play important roles in Sasori's rise.

■ Multifunctional smartphone

Since the beta release, we have been incorporating feedback from our players and working hard to add new and exciting features. One of the new features is a multi-functional smartphone that can be used in the open world. For example, you can view messages from NPCs, check the status of selected missions, review previously completed missions, change the wallpaper, etc.

■Discover new locations

The prequel to JDM: Rise of the Scorpion's open-world map adds interesting areas and challenging tracks never seen before.

[الطريق الجبلي المتعرج حول بحيرة هايكاما]A familiar mountain road in the demo version of “JDM: Japan Drift Master”. Let's have an extraordinary racing experience in this approach.

[الطريق عبر غابة المظلة]It is a perfect environment to hone and practice your driving skills. Learn to drift through difficult corners.

Each new location is full of adventure and challenge. Dynamic weather systems such as sudden downpours, dense fog, and clear skies make racing and events a new experience. Feel the change in your car's grip during rain or monsoon. Master operations in fog and poor visibility. Weather conditions change smoothly, allowing players to enjoy racing in a realistic environment.

There’s also a day/night cycle, making even free rides in the open world feel like a new experience. Drive in the dark, under the bright lights of your local store, or at sunrise and watch the world change around you.

■ The “JDM” story continues

The free prequel to JDM: Rise of the Scorpion is just the beginning of a story that continues in the main game. The characters featured in this unique prequel will reappear in JDM: Japan Drift Master.

■ Product Information

• Title: JDM: Rising of Scorpio

• Platform: PC (Steam/Epic Games Store/GOG)

• Type: Racing Game

• Number of players: 1 person

• Supported languages: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Turkish

• Publisher: 4Divinity, Beep Japan

• Development Company: GAMING FACTORY

• Title: JDM: Japanese Drift Master

• Platform: PC (Steam/Epic Games Store/GOG)

• Type: Racing Game

• Number of players: 1 person

• Supported languages: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Turkish

• Publisher: 4Divinity, Beep Japan

• Development Company: GAMING FACTORY