Following the success of Early Access Update 9, which introduced a new in-game virtual currency, freestyle mode, multiplayer leaderboards, in-game shop, and multiple car models, Update 10 brings an array of exciting new gameplay features, including Lead and Chase challenges, performance parts tuning, a new legendary Japanese track, and an expanded selection of iconic cars with deeper customization options.

 

The Lead and Chase challenges, a beloved feature from Torque Drift 1, give players an opportunity to experience the thrill of professional drifting with high-performance cars. During Lead events, gamers will try to set the best score they can before the timer runs out or they cross the finish line. Players can also maximize their score by earning drift achievements and going through Clipping Points and Zones. During Chase events, players will race against a set Lead which they have to beat in score once they cross the finish line. Players can maximize their score against the Lead by replicating what they did and by earning drift achievements such as “Tandem” and “Door Dive.”

 

In addition to the new legendary Daikoku track, an iconic landmark for Japanese car meets and street drifting, Torque Drift 2 Update 10 expands its car lineup with the introduction of new vehicles, such as the Toyota AE86, made famous by the Japanese street racing manga and anime series Initial D, and the Mazda RX3. Additionally, players can now purchase Pro Car Bundles, which include vehicles driven by professional drifters like Adam LZ, Odi Bakchis, Chris Forsberg, Sammit, and the RTR Ford Mustang Team. These bundles come complete with fully equipped cars, parts, custom keychains, and bobbleheads.

 

Players can use REVV, the utility token of Motorverse, to purchase the Limited Edition cars and parts available in the game, expanding their virtual garages and customizing their cars. Players who purchase using REVV tokens will receive a 30% discount on limited-edition Nissan and Subaru cars.

 

REVV can be earned in-game, including by participating in Leaderboard competitions. Holders can stake REVV via the Motorverse Hub to become eligible for perks such as in-game benefits and fan experiences provided by partners of TD2. 

 

Update 10 of Torque Drift 2 also includes an events tab and scheduler to create a living gameplay area where new events and challenges surface each day. There are a variety of event types for players to choose from and compete in. Players are given a score target, a track and layout, and a car to drive for the event, allowing them to mix up their gameplay in between freestyle events.

 

Furthermore, TD2 now offers extensive customization options with the introduction of performance parts tuning. Players can enhance their vehicles with turbos, engines, gearboxes, angle kits, and ECU modifications to gain a competitive edge in races. New body kits, including Liberty Walk, are now available to further enhance vehicle customization and allow players to personalize their rides with unique and striking aesthetics.

 

"With the Update 10, we are bringing the greatest drifting experience to the world,” said Arran Potter, CEO of Grease Monkey Games. "The new Lead and Chase challenges and the addition of the iconic Daikoku track will bring an even more realistic and authentic racing environment and give gamers new ways to drive and customize their cars. Our mission is to provide the most authentic and engaging drifting experience possible."

 

Since its initial release in Early Access in October 2023, Torque Drift 2 has been downloaded by more than 400,000 players, setting up a vibrant ecosystem for motorsports fans and enthusiasts. The game offers extensive profile and garage customization options, realistic car physics, and performance tuning for PC peripherals, including mouse and keyboard, game controllers and simulator rigs. With a powerful suite of user-generated content creation tools and both single and multiplayer experiences, Torque Drift 2 provides a “play-your-way” experience. 

 

Through Torque Drift 2’s numerous licensed partnerships, some of the world’s most prominent motorsport organizations and car and part manufacturers are already represented in the game, including Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Formula DRIFT, Konig, Mishimoto, and others, with more to be added in the near future.

 

In 2022, Animoca Brands and Grease Monkey Games partnered with Formula DRIFT (also known as Formula D or FD) — a prominent US-based motorsport drifting series co-founded by Jim Liaw and Ryan Sage in 2003 — in North America and Japan. This partnership evolves further with RTR Mustang Team car bundles being added to Torque Drift 2’s Update 10, where players can now drive the same cars that the RTR Mustang Team drive in Formula DRIFT.

 

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About Torque Drift 2

Torque Drift 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the successful mobile game from Grease Monkey Games. From the colorful drift scene of Tokyo streets to professional competitions sponsored by global brands, Torque Drift 2 invokes all aspects of drift culture and offers an experience as diverse and dynamic as the motorsport itself. From nostalgic nightscapes to major league championships, your drift style and gameplay choices will determine your legacy as a drift legend.

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About Motorverse

Motorverse is a global open ecosystem and community for digital vehicles, racing games and motorsports. Motorverse is created by Animoca Brands, powered by the REVV token, and driven by the gaming expertise and credentials of three of Animoca Brands’ game studios: Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games and WePlay Media, which collectively have over 150 million game downloads across PC, mobile, and console. 

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Motoverse is building the home of digital vehicle ownership and culture in Web3 and beyond, where car and bike enthusiasts, motorsport fans, and gamers can collect and trade officially licensed digital vehicles, play and compete in a growing range of racing games, and experience unique ecosystem collaborations with leading automotive brands, top motorsport IPs (including Formula Drift, Formula E, and MotoGP™), and get access to real-world benefits including racing events, partner loyalty programs, and more. 

 

For more information, please visit: https://motorverse.com

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About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands (ACN: 122 921 813), a Deloitte Tech Fast winner, a Fortune Crypto 40 company, one of the Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies of 2024, and one of the Financial Times’ High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2023, is a Web3 leader that leverages blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world to help to establish the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including original games such as The Sandbox, PHANTOM GALAXIES™, Life Beyond, and Crazy Defense Heroes, and products utilizing popular intellectual properties from the worlds of sports and entertainment, such as The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. It has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Animoca Brands Japan, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Darewise Entertainment, Notre Game, TinyTap, SPORTPASS, PIXELYNX, WePlay Media, Gryfyn, and Azarus. Animoca Brands is one of the most active investors in Web3, with a  portfolio of over 450 Web3 investments, both directly and through Animoca Ventures, including Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Magic Eden, Fireblocks, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Yield Guild Games, and many more. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok.​