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Drift through Japan’s streets in JDM: Japanese Drift Master, an open-world racer with deep vehicle customization and a manga-style story. Read on to learn about its release date, its target platforms, and its announcement history.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master Release Date and Time
Drifting Started on May 21, 2025, with Xbox Release on November 21, PS5 in 2026
JDM: Japanese Drift Master released on May 21, 2025 for PC via Steam, Epic and GOG. Months later, developer Gaming Factory has announced that the game will be launched on the Xbox Series X|S on November 21st, 2025, with a PlayStation 5 release to follow sometime in Q1 of 2026.
According to the game's Steam page, the game first arrived on PC at around 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET. To know when the game was released in your local timezone, refer to our table below!
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 7:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, May 22, 2025, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
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| $34.99 | |||||||
Is JDM: Japanese Drift Master on Xbox Game Pass?
JDM: Japanese Drift Master will not be on Xbox Game Pass.
Is JDM: Japanese Drift Master on PS Plus?
JDM: Japanese Drift Master will not be on PS Plus.
Is JDM: Japanese Drift Master on Nintendo Switch Online?
JDM: Japanese Drift Master will not be on NSO.
Release Announcement History
2025
January 27 — Release Date Announcement
After previously being given a release window of Spring 2025, JDM: Japanese Drift Master finally confirmed a March 26, 2025 release. However, this release is delayed until May 21, 2025.
2023
Initial Announcement
JDM: Japanese Drift Master was first teased in 2023, generating interest among fans of drifting and Japanese car culture.
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