Today, GAMING FACTORY, 4Divinity, and Beep Japan have issued a press release for the domestic market, announcing that they will be offering a free program that lets you enjoy the prologue to the racing game “JDM: Japanese Drift Master,” whose demo released in October last year became a hot topic of conversation. Announcement of prologue “JDM: Rise of the Scorpion”. It has been revealed that the game is scheduled for release in the summer of 2024.
Additionally, along with the announcement, an announcement teaser trailer has been released that depicts the plot and intense racing highlights of “JDM: Rise of the Scorpion.”
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“JDM: Rise of the Scorpion”, the prologue to the racing game “JDM: Japanese Drift Master”, will be released in the summer of 2024!
Free distribution on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG
Tokyo, April 8, 2024 (Monday) – Development company GAMING FACTORY, publisher 4Divinity, and partner company Beep Japan have released “JDM: Rise of the Scorpion,” a prologue that lets you enjoy the introduction to “JDM: Japanese Drift Master.” We have announced that it will be distributed for free in the summer of 2024.
This prologue is compatible with Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG platforms.
“JDM: Rise of the Scorpion'' is a prologue that introduces you to the world of the racing game “JDM: Japanese Drift Master.'' Let's peek into the beginning of the story of the main character “Scorpion” through a story that is guided like the pages of a manga. Then drift and race across miles of varied roads and winding mountain passes.
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“JDM: Rise of the Scorpion” teaser trailer
About “JDM: Rise of the Scorpion”
■ scorpion story
The main character of this work is Hatori Hasashi. His nickname is “Scorpion”. He races in the scenic town of Lake Haikama and aims to become the best racer in the area. Hatoji has a rebellious personality, but is popular in high school. However, due to the excessive expectations of his parents, he has been taught that “defeat is an unacceptable failure.'' He brings the rules he learned at home to the races, and his arrogance despises anyone who challenges his skills.
In the free prologue, you can learn about characters other than Sasori.
- Aoi: Hato's girlfriend and a huge car lover who is always by his side.
- Ayumi: A rich friend from a private school who often accompanies her to races.
- Kaori: A paint shop employee with an artistic soul.
- Satoru: There will be a fierce competition with Sasori on the circuit.
■ discover new places
In JDM: Rise of the Scorpion, you will be able to access areas that were not shown in the JDM: Japanese Drift Master demo. The newly added winding roads provide the perfect environment to hone and practice your car driving skills.
The locations that appear in the game are not only landmarks, but also sources of new adventures and challenges.
Locations such as the school, girlfriend Aoi's house, and the Hasashi family mansion appear, allowing players to get to know the characters more deeply.
■ Weather, day/night cycle: experience a completely different driving experience
The game's dynamic weather system adds an element of unpredictability to the racing experience. Sudden heavy rain, thick fog, clear skies, etc. not only change the appearance of the game world, but also affect the behavior of the vehicle.
In this work, there is a day/night cycle. Each hour of driving will be unique.
■ Let's test a new car
Gradually unlock your car's potential with vehicle upgrades. After upgrading, you can test your abilities as you race against other racers through the narrow streets of town and winding mountain roads.
■ Let's enjoy the race
Run around the circuit with Ayumi, Satoru, and Sasori, who are not afraid of risks and always strive for perfection. Cars that match each driving style will become rivals on the road to victory!
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■ Product Info
- Title: JDM: Japanese Drift Master
- Publisher: 4Divinity and Beep Japan
- Development company: GAMING FACTORY
- Platform: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG)
- Genre: Racing game
- Number of players: 1 person
- Supported languages: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (simplified and traditional characters), Korean, Turkish
About GAMING FACTORY
GAMING FACTORY was established in 2017. Our main goal is to find unique game ideas, support creative indie developers, and assist them in every step of production.
About 4Divinity
4Divinity is a digital and retail game publishing company focused on bringing exciting gaming content from around the world to Asia and introducing Asian content to the global market. Together with our sister company Epicsoft Asia, 4Divinity partners with publishers and development studios to introduce brand new IP to the region.
About Beep Japan
Beep Japan (abbreviation: Beep) is a Japanese company that specializes in the sale of PC and console games and merchandise in Japan and the Asian region. Comprised of professional staff from all over the world, we are passionate about a wide range of game genres, from large AAA titles to indie games. (B)eyond (E)ntertainment (E)njoy (P)laying ( It is operated under the philosophy of “Enjoy the game”.
Beep is an official partner of 4Divinity, Epicsoft Asia, and GCL Group, and is committed to branding developers and their games in Japan. He has also achieved long-term multinational collaborations with numerous game developers, publishers, and distributors, including Sega, Happinet, Mundfish, Quantic Dream, Thunderful/Headup, Serenity Forge, Ysbryd Games, and Neon Doctrine.
