Burn Rubber! Drifting Racing Simulation DRIFT21 Gets Global Steam Early Access Release Date

505 Games’ new title set to hit the drifting circuits this May

Milan, Italy – April 29, 2020: Global publisher 505 Games and developer ECC Games S.A. today confirm that the long-awaited drifting racing simulation game DRIFT21 will launch on the Steam Early Access program on May 7^th 2020. 

Originally born on the streets of Japan, drift racing is now watched and raced on a global scale and is considered the fastest-growing motorsport in the world. Specialist drivers push their skills and their cars to the very limits to drift at speed through the entirety of a corner while maintaining total control. 

DRIFT21 puts you behind the wheel of your very own drift racing car as you take on Japan’s legendary EBISU circuits. Choose from a range of fully licensed cars and fine tune your dream drifting machine right down to the smallest engine parts to gain every advantage when on the track. DRIFT21 will deliver an unparalleled driver experience creating a new level of realism in both visuals and vehicle handling and by using 3D scanning techniques, the development team were able to recreate real drift tracks from around the world in stunning detail.

To get your engines revving, 505 Games has released a trailer showcasing some of the tuned cars from DRIFT21 being put through their paces on the legendary drifting circuits. 

View the trailer here:  PEGI / ESRB

During the Early Access launch the team at ECC Games S.A will be constantly updating and adding new features to DRIFT21 such as new tracks, cars, game modes (including multiplayer) and refining key features based on feedback and suggestions from the community. At launch DRIFT21 will offer the following: 

• Car tuning garage, over 750 parts and extensive paint shop mode.
• A practice mode that allows you to practice your drifting skills.
• More than 20 challenges in various game modes.

DRIFT21 will be available to purchase on the Steam Early Access program from May 7^th for $24.99/£22.49/€24.99.