{"rewrite":{"id":"r_714c2bc395476df07e7dc567","clusterId":"c_3540d98b72a7f7e706270aa2","slug":"jdm-japanese-drift-master-adds-multiplayer-events-and-ayumi-side-story","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"JDM: Japanese Drift Master Adds Multiplayer Events and Ayumi Side Story","summary":"Gaming Factory and Beep Japan released a large update for the open-world drift racing game JDM: Japanese Drift Master on July 30, 2026. The update adds multiplayer events to the PC (Steam) version, supporting online versus play for up to 8 players. Players can join from the open world or the main menu and compete in 15 race events across three categories: grip races, drift races, and 1-on-1 challenges. Examples include the drift event Haikama Lake Drift, Highway Grip, and Tofuna Downhill / Uphill 1vs1. The developers are preparing future support for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. The update also adds a new side story campaign called Ayumi, available for free on all platforms. This campaign includes 8 events, told in manga format, and clearing all events rewards players with a vehicle exclusive to Ayumi. The update includes bug fixes and gameplay improvements across all platforms, such as adjustments to vehicle display and garage features, crash fixes, photo mode improvements, and open-world behavior adjustments. The PS5 version adds basic Fanatec steering wheel support and improved Japanese localization.","whyItMatters":"The PC version takes the lead in online multiplayer support, with console versions following later, marking a platform-specific rollout for a core feature.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe update arrives for a game set in a fictional Gunma Prefecture, with a map containing over 250 km of roads from city streets to mountain passes. Players can choose between Simcade mode, which turns off all assists for advanced control, and Arcade mode for casual play. The multiplayer events include grip races where the first to the goal wins, drift races scored by drift points, and 1-on-1 challenges on mountain passes. The side story campaign Ayumi expands the single-player campaign by depicting the backstory of a boss character, told in manga format. The update also includes various improvements and fixes, with content differing between the Steam and console versions. The game is available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com, as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"JDM: Japanese Drift Master's Ayumi campaign is free on all platforms but the multiplayer events are PC-only for now, splitting the player base until PS5 and Xbox Series X|S support arrives.","twitterPost":"JDM: Japanese Drift Master's Ayumi campaign is free on all platforms, but multiplayer is PC-only until PS5 and Xbox Series X|S support ships.","threadsPost":"JDM: Japanese Drift Master's new update splits its audience: the Ayumi side story is free on all platforms, but the multiplayer events are PC-only until PS5 and Xbox Series X|S support arrives. That gap could shape how the community grows in the meantime.","newsletterBlurb":"JDM: Japanese Drift Master received a large update on July 30, adding multiplayer events for PC and a new manga-style side story campaign called Ayumi. The update is free on all platforms, with console multiplayer support planned for later.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/703/G070365/20260730009/\",\"title\":\"JDM: Japanese Drift Master Large Update Released, Adding Multiplayer Events and New Side Story\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260730-457329/\",\"title\":\"Large update for open-world racing game 'JDM: Japanese Drift Master' released, PC version finally implements 'online versus race events'. 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