JDM: Japanese Drift Master System Requirements and Recommended Specs

From the very first rev of the engine, JDM: Japanese Drift Master sweeps you into a richly crafted, open-world drifting experience - where Japanese car culture meets sim‑arcade gameplay. Built by Gaming Factory using Unreal Engine 5, it launched on May 21, 2025 for PC.

At its core, this is a simcade drift‑racer - delivering satisfying drifting mechanics with a blend of accessible arcade control and nuanced physics for enthusiasts. Whether you use a controller, keyboard, or steering wheel, there’s a driving style for you.

• OS: 64‑bit Windows 10 (or 11 on some listings)
• CPU: Intel Core i5‑7400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
• RAM: 8 GB (some sources list 16 GB minimum - still low‑memory spec)
• GPU: Intel Arc A580, NVIDIA GTX 1660, or AMD Radeon RX 580 (6–8 GB VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 16 GB–18 GB free space, SSD recommended

• OS: 64‑bit Windows 10 or 11
• CPU: Intel Core i5‑10400F or Ryzen 5 3600 (some listings say up to i7 11700K / Ryzen 5 7600)
• RAM: 32 GB
• GPU: Intel Arc A770/B580, NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti, or AMD Radeon RX 6700 (8–10 GB VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 16 GB–18 GB (SSD recommended)

JDM: Japanese Drift Master is an open-world, drift-focused racing game set in a fictional Japanese prefecture, blending sim-cade physics with a story-driven experience. Players explore over 250 km of roads - including mountain passes and city streets - while completing missions, drift battles, and side quests. The game features licensed Japanese cars (Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, etc.), deep customization, realistic engine sounds, dynamic weather, and a manga-style narrative where you play a foreigner trying to break into Japan’s underground drift scene. It launched on PC in May 2025 and is praised for its atmosphere, handling, and authenticity.

Having a good sim-setup will enhance your feel for the road and every bump along its surface. Offerings like the CSL DD QR2 Ready2Race Bundle (8 Nm).

are a perfect starting point. For drifting it is important to use a round steering wheel, which Fanatec has plenty on offer. There is even one specifically designed for drifting: the ClubSport Wheel Rim Drift. If you’re racing on a desk, the ClubSport DD Table Clamp will provide you with perfect stability during high speed cornering. If you want to go even further, consider getting a cockpit like the ClubSport GT cockpit or the CSL Cockpit.