Gamers, start your engines and tighten those racing gloves. JDM: Japanese Drift Master just rolled out a partnership as bold as a midnight Touge run lit only by neon and adrenaline. Hyundai Motor has officially joined the drift party, bringing its electrifying concept car, the INSTEROID, into the world of JDM.
This collaboration feels like someone bottled the future, mixed it with drift culture, then let it loose on Japan’s mountain roads. The INSTEROID isn’t just shiny chrome and hype. It’s a real playable addition, and it arrives with a full side mission campaign that lets players test its electric fury in style.
Hyundai’s INSTEROID Sparks Up JDM’s Drifting Scene
Forget rumbling engines only. JDM is stepping into the next era of performance with Hyundai’s futuristic INSTEROID concept car. Designed with precision, sleek lines, and drift-ready power, this EV concept reflects Hyundai’s fast-forward vision for motorsports.
The INSTEROID’s blistering acceleration and unique handling will transform the way players tackle drift-heavy routes and race tracks in JDM. Think: silent lightning cutting through mountain fog.
This high-voltage newcomer adds a fresh flavor to a roster normally filled with legendary combustion heroes. It’s like seeing a cyber-samurai join a clan of old-school sword masters… and somehow holding its ground.
Earn the INSTEROID Through a New Side Mission Campaign
To unlock your very own INSTEROID in JDM, you won’t just click a button. Victory is the key.
Players must take on a four-race campaign featuring Hyundai’s car lineup, including battles against the INSTER and the IONIQ 5. This mini-story includes two Touge battles, one time attack, and one drag race. Win them… and the INSTEROID becomes yours.
The campaign becomes available after clearing Chapter 01, Mission 06, and it waits in the open world like a shiny secret you can’t ignore.
And here’s the best part: this update is completely free.
When and Where To Try the INSTEROID
The INSTEROID and its mission pack landed in JDM: Japanese Drift Master as a free update on October 30, just in time for fans at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo.
If you’re strolling through the show floor between October 30 and November 9, swing by Hyundai Motor’s booth to test-drive the INSTEROID in a dedicated gaming space. Yes, real-world hands-on time before blasting downhill in-game at home.
Gamers win. Car fans win. Future tech fans win. It’s a triple-boost drift.
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