It's been a while since developed ECC Games have released new content, but a new free Drift CE update adds the Takuya track, with some new challenges to take on. There's no word on who the route might have been named after, but there are some other fixes and improvements included with the update, including fixes for 'occasional steering wheel hardware-related' crashes, and … [Read more...]
The Humble Bundle Ultimate Racing Sim Bundle Returns
If you're looking to fill some gaps in your racing game collection, then you might be able to save some money as the Humble Bundle Ultimate Sim Racing Bundle returns for a victory lap. You can choose to pay what you want, as long as it's a minimum of £10.03 or more. And in return, you get the following seven racing sims and games, with a stated value of £267.35: That's … [Read more...]
Free Drift21 Update Adds The New Haruna Track
It's been quite a while since any new content from ECC Games, but a big free Drift21 update adds the new Haruna track, which is longer than all the other routes in the drifting title, combined. Mount Haruna is a famous name in drifting, having featured in Initial D under the name Akina, the Kaido game series and others. And while it's not clear if Haruna track in Drift21 is … [Read more...]
DriftCE Announced for Xbox and PlayStation Consoles
If you like sliding sideways then you might be excited to see DriftCE announced for Xbox and PlayStation consoles, with a Spring 2023 release date. The game will let you drive one of 12 officially licensed cars including icons like the Toyota AE86, Mazda MX5 and BMW E46 M3 around drift venues including a new Mount Haruna track, along with locations which previously appeared … [Read more...]
Humble Bundle 505 Games Publisher Sale Now On
As the world moves from pre-Christmas deals to January sales, it's a good time to pick up any sim racing titles or equipment that didn't get delivered by Santa. And with the Humble Bundle 505 Games Publisher Sale now on, you can pick up Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione and Drift21 for a lot less than normal if you're a PC gamer. Assetto Corsa was originally released … [Read more...]
Drift21 Update Rev.19740 Adds The Toyota AE86
If you like sliding sideways then you'll be familiar with the legendary 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT which became integral to the world of drifting, and immortalised in Initial D. And now Drift21 Update Rev.19740 adds the Toyota AE86 to the cars available in the game. Considering the fairly small list of cars available in the game, and how focused they are, it was a bit … [Read more...]
505 Games Sale On Assetto Corsa, ACC and Drift21
Publishers 505 Games are currently celebrating their 15th anniversary as a company which has grown from three people in the UK to 250 across the world. And part of that is a 505 Games sale on Assetto Corsa, ACC and Drift21 on Steam, which runs until September 6th, 2021. Plus Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles. So if you've been … [Read more...]
Drift21 Gets A Full Steam Release With V1.0 Out Soon
A little over a year since first appearing via Early Access, Drift21 gets a full Steam release with V1.0 arriving today. The drifting game developed by ECC Games and published by 505 Games has focused on simulating the Ebisu drift track complex, along with adding more cars and features over the past year. It now includes seven single player modes, including time attack, … [Read more...]
New Drift21 Update Adds Online Multiplayer
It's been slowly expanding the number of cars and tracks since appearing in Steam Early Access in May, 2020, but there's a big change as the new Drift21 update adds online multiplayer to the game. That means you can now show off your drifting skills around the Ebisu complex with up to six players. To give you freedom and control about how you enjoy the multiplayer option, … [Read more...]
Drift21 Update Adds Ebisu West and KuruKuru Land
The drifting simulator from ECC Games SA gets more locations to enjoy, as the latest Drift21 update adds Ebisu West and KuruKuru Land. Still in early access, Drift21 started by focusing on the various layouts of the Eibisu circuit and with a small but gradually expanding roster of drift cars. The latest update adds Ebisu West, also named Nishi, which is the longest layout at … [Read more...]
Drift21 Update Rev 14639 Released
ECC Games have spent some time going through community feedback since the last update to their drifting simulation. So with Drift21 Update Rev 14639 released there are improvements to the feedback and physics if you're using a sim racing wheel and pedal set-up. Some improvements to the physics model came in June, but wheel users were still voicing concerns about … [Read more...]
Drift21 Adds the Ebisu Touge Track
Having just added the Mazda RX-8 and revised the driving physics, now Drift21 adds the Ebisu Touge track for more drifting action. The drift sim from ECC Games is focused around the Ebisu race complex, designed and built in Japany by drifter Nobushige Kumakubo. And the Touge route joins the existing School, Driftland, Minimi and North circuits already featured in … [Read more...]
Drift 21 Improves The Driving Model And Adds The Mazda RX-8
Big news for fans of drifting as ECC Games have released a new build of their Early Access drift sim. And the update for Drift 21 improves the driving model and adds the Mazda RX-8 to the game. Both are sizeable changes within the list of tweaks and improvements. The Drift21 car list has expanded to four cars with the addition of the last rotary production car from the … [Read more...]
Drift21 Adds The Ebisu North Track Layout
Car drifting game Drift21 is focused around the famous Japanese Ebisu circuit. So it's big news for fans of the title when Drift21 adds the Ebisu North track layout. It's the fourth option available in the game, which is currently in Steam Early Access. Released on May7th 2020 for £22.49, Drift21 included Ebisu School, Ebisu Driftland and Ebisu Minami as tracks. So having a … [Read more...]
Drift21 Gets Update Patch 13440
After being released to Steam Early Access on May 7th, developers ECC Games have responded to early feedback as Drift21 gets update patch 13440. The focus is on fixing problems which have been revealed as the game is available to a wider audience, including a critical bug which stopped people from finishing the game tutorial. Along with a host of more minor … [Read more...]