Initial D The Arcade

Initial D The Arcade is a 2021 arcade racing game based on the Initial D series. It is the tenth Initial D arcade game, although it is separate from the Arcade Stage series. Unlike previous games, which used proprietary game engines, the game makes use of Unreal Engine 4.

Unlike the previous one-on-one experience of the Arcade Stage games, Initial D The Arcade features up to four players racing at any one time. Despite this, one-on-one battles are still available, with several appearing in the story. The game was also the first to use a different avatar model as opposed to the same ones reused from Arcade Stage 4 to Arcade Stage Zero.

This game was first playable on the 23rd and 24th of July 2020, in its location test, or "Ignition". More information was revealed on the 11th of December 2020 in its first "official live broadcast". It was officially playable again from the 8th through to the 18th of January 2021 during its final test. The game had a second broadcast on the 19th of February 2021 before its nationwide release in Japan on the 25th of February 2021. An export edition was released in Asia starting from the 29th of July 2021.

On 25th February 2023, the official community Twitter account announced that it would be expanding the operation of the game into other countries. On 29th August 2023, the game was released in China with the collaboration between Sega and Wahlap. A location test was held at a convention before the official release. This includes a full Chinese localization of the game unlike the export version and login via WeChat's QR scanner instead of an Amusement IC card.

Players with a save file from Arcade Stage Zero on their Aime card were given continuous play rewards. These rewards include a full tune car ticket for each fully tuned car owned in the previous arcade title, titles based on the player's charisma level and fame in the previous arcade title, an Arcade Stage Zero avatar t-shirt and hoodie, avatar and dress up tokens based on the player's mileage. Players with a Sega World Driver Championship save file were given a t-shirt and hoodie and one full tune car ticket based on their driver level.

Game modes
6 game modes are available: The arcade features two additional operation modes built into the service menu for local battles. These modes will not allow the players to earn any dress up tokens, avatar tokens, coins and XP for their instore battle rank which contributes to their racer grade:
 * Story Mode
 * Time Trial
 * Theory of Streets
 * Online Battle
 * Local Battle (2-4 players)
 * Special (only available during events)


 * Special A (2 player VS)
 * Special B (4 player VS)

Characters

 * Shun Aiba (MF Ghost Collaboration)
 * Aikawa
 * Nobuhiko Akiyama
 * Wataru Akiyama
 * Akio Asakura (Wangan Midnight Collaboration)
 * Michael Beckenbauer (MF Ghost Collaboration)
 * Bunta Fujiwara
 * Takumi Fujiwara
 * Ichijo
 * Koichiro Iketani
 * Seiji Iwaki
 * Kyoko Iwase
 * Atsuro Kawai
 * Kenji
 * Kai Kogashiwa
 * Miki
 * Kenta Nakamura
 * Takeshi Nakazato
 * Tomoyuki Tachi
 * Two Guys From Tokyo
 * Daiki Ninomiya
 * Kanata Rivington/Kanata Katagiri (MF Ghost Collaboration)
 * Smiley Sakai
 * Sakamoto
 * Mako Sato
 * Sayuki
 * Moroboshi Sena (MF Ghost Collaboration)
 * Tatsuya Shima (Wangan Midnight Collaboration)
 * Shingo Shoji
 * Kyoichi Sudo
 * Toru Suetsugu
 * Keisuke Takahashi
 * Ryosuke Takahashi
 * Itsuki Takeuchi

Story Mode
Unlike the Arcade Stage series, the player occasionally has to race with one or two extra drivers. Despite this, in most cases the player only needs to beat the main opponent in order to advance. Character voice acting is absent in place for text dialogue which is not localized for export versions and cutscenes are played with the manga filter applied. Bunta's challenge is unlocked upon reaching a Street Racer Grade of C9. Levelling up the Story Mode rank will earn tachometers based on previous games.

Story
The story mode has 4 unlockable levels of difficulty after completing the chapter.

Chapter 7
Added in Version 1.11.00

Chapter 8
Added in Version 1.11.00

Chapter 9
Added in Version 1.30.00 +A

Chapter 10
Added in Version 1.50.00

Chapter 11
Added in Version 1.70.00

Bunta's Challenge
Bunta's Challenge provides up to 30 stars difficulty across multiple maps. Upon defeating Bunta, you will be awarded 1 Full Tune fragment, meaning you can earn up to 3 full tune tickets from one course.

Courses available:

 * Akina
 * Akagi
 * Myogi
 * Irohazaka
 * Akina (Snow)
 * Momiji Line

Cars
The game allows the player to have up to 3 cars in the active car slots. The game utilises a new car tuning system where the player has to play through story mode to earn tuning points to purchase upgrades. It takes 16 games total to full tune a single car. Unlike previous titles where the player would use credits to tune the car to full spec.

Honda

 * Civic SiR-II (EG6)
 * Civic Type R (EK9) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Integra Type R (DC2) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * NSX (NA1) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * S2000 (AP1) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)

Mazda

 * Eunos Roadster (NA6CE) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Roadster RS (NB8C) (Version 1.30.00 +A onwards)
 * SAVANNA RX-7 Infini III (FC3S)
 * ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD3S)
 * RX-7 Type RS (FD3S) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Mazda RX-8 Type S (SE3P) (Version 1.20.00 onwards)

Mitsubishi

 * Lancer Evolution III GSR (CE9A)
 * Lancer Evolution IV RS (CE9A)
 * Lancer Evolution V RS (CP9A) (Version 1.50.00 onwards)
 * Lancer Evolution VI GSR Tommi Makinen Edition (CP9A) (Version 1.50.00 onwards)
 * Lancer Evolution VII GSR (CT9A) (Version 1.20.00 onwards)
 * Lancer Evolution IX GSR (CT9A) (Version 1.61.00 Rev. 1 +B onwards)
 * Lancer Evolution X GSR (CZ4A) (Version 1.60.00 onwards)

Nissan

 * GT-R Nismo (R35)
 * 180SX Type II (RPS13)
 * Fairlady Z (S30)
 * Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) (Version 1.20.00 onwards)
 * Fairlady Z Version ST (RZ34) (Version 1.70.00 onwards)
 * SilEighty (RPS13)
 * Silvia K's (S13)
 * Silvia Q's (S14)
 * Silvia Spec-R (S15) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Skyline 25GT Turbo (ER34) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32)
 * Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür (BNR34) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)

Porsche

 * 718 Cayman GTS (982) (Version 1.30.00 onwards)
 * 911 Turbo 3.6 (964)

Subaru

 * BRZ S (ZC6) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Impreza WRX STi Coupe Type R Version V (GC8F)
 * Impreza WRX STi (GDBA) (Version 1.61.00 Rev. 1 +B onwards)
 * Impreza WRX STi (GDBF) (Version 1.60.00 onwards)
 * WRX STI S207 NBR Challenge Package (VAB) (Version 1.40.00 onwards)

Suzuki

 * Cappuccino (EA11R) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Swift Sport (ZC33S) (Version 1.50.00 onwards)

Toyota

 * 86 GT (ZN6)
 * Altezza RS200 Z Edition (SXE10) (Version 1.30.00 +A onwards)
 * Celica GT-Four (ST205)
 * Chaser 2.5 Tourer V (JZX100) (Version 2.00.00 onwards)
 * Corolla Levin SR (AE85)
 * Corolla Levin GT-APEX (AE86)
 * GR Supra (DB42) (Version 1.30.00 onwards)
 * GR Yaris 1st Edition RZ “High performance” (GXPA16) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * MR2 G-Limited (SW20)
 * MR-S S-Edition (ZZW30) (Version 1.40.00 onwards)
 * Supra RZ (JZA80) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Sprinter Trueno 2door GT-APEX (AE86) (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Sprinter Trueno 3door GT-APEX (AE86)

First Official Broadcast
Three cars were voted on for inclusion by fans during the first official broadcast, they were:


 * Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) - 41.9% of the vote - the winner
 * Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 (964) - 22.5% of the vote
 * Isuzu Piazza (JR120) - 35.6% of the vote

Despite being the least voted for car of the three, the Porsche 964 was added alongside the Nissan S30 in the Wangan Midnight event. It is currently unknown if the Piazza will be added in the future.

Second Official Broadcast
Fourteen cars were voted on for inclusion by fans during the second official broadcast, they were:


 * Toyota Sprinter Trueno 2door GT-APEX (AE86) - 30% of the vote - the winner
 * Toyota Altezza RS200 Z Edition (SXE10) - 2% of the vote
 * Toyota MR-S S-Edition (ZZW30) - 5% of the vote
 * Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) - 11% of the vote
 * Mazda RX-8 Type S (SE3P) - 9% of the vote
 * Mazda Roadster RS (NB8C) - 9% of the vote
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V RS (CP9A) - 3% of the vote
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR Tommi Makinen Edition (CP9A) - 5% of the vote
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR (CT9A) - 4% of the vote
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR (CT9A) - 3% of the vote
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR (CZ4A) - 3% of the vote
 * Subaru Impreza WRX STi (GDBA) - 2% of the vote
 * Subaru Impreza WRX STi (GDBF) - 3% of the vote
 * Subaru WRX STI S207 NBR Challenge Package (VAB) - 11% of the vote

As of Version 1.61.00 Rev.1 +B, all of these cars are in the game.

Courses

 * Lake Akina
 * Akagi
 * Akina
 * Irohazaka
 * Myogi
 * Usui
 * Akina (Snow)
 * Momiji Line (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Happogahara (Version 1.11.00 onwards)
 * Sadamine (Version 1.20.00 onwards)
 * Odawara (Version 1.30.00 onwards)
 * Tsuchisaka (Version 1.30.00 +A onwards)
 * Tsukuba (Version 1.40.00 onwards)
 * Hakone (Version 1.50.00 onwards)
 * Nagao (Version 1.60.00 onwards)
 * Tsukuba (Snow) (Version 1.70.00 onwards)
 * Nanamagari (Version 2.00.00 onwards)
 * Gunsai Touge (Version 2.10.00 onwards)
 * Tsuchisaka (Snow) (Version 2.20.00 onwards)

Soundtrack
Unlike the original Arcade Stage series, Avex is not involved with the game's soundtrack. Certain songs are only obtainable through play stamp sheets or in the Special game mode during limited time events.

Wangan Midnight
A collaboration with Wangan Midnight was announced during the second "official live broadcast" with the "Devil Z" Nissan Fairlady Z S30 and the "Blackbird" Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 964 announced to be added to the game. The event officially began on April 22nd 2021 and ended June 30th 2021. Racers included in the collaboration are Akio Asakura and Tatsuya Shima.

Touhou Project
A collaboration with the Touhou Project was announced on July 30th 2021. It adds several Toho Eurobeat songs, as well as costumes based on Reimu Hakurei, Aya Shameimaru and Marisa Kirisame. It started on August 5th, and was originally supposed to end on September 21st, though it was later pushed back to October 20th. A rerun of the playstamp was announced on 6th August 2023. The rewards would be split into 3 separate playstamps instead of one, and includes 3 new songs obtainable via Time Trial events, an EX variant of the vinyl wraps, additional chat stamps and Initial D Arcade Stage 8 Infinity's meters based on the three characters. The playstamp rerun was distributed from 9th August to 11th October. Players who have participated the event previously would have the new playstamp cards reflect the progress made on the first playstamp. All vinyl wraps from the event were updated to become applyable on cars added up to version 2.10. A second collaboration took place from July 21st to October 19th 2022. It adds 6 additional Touhou Eurobeat songs, as well as acrylic stands, costumes, speedometers, vinyl stickers, under glows, titles, chat stamps and avatar background based on Remillia Scarlet, Flandre Scarlet and Sakuya Izayoi. The event started on July 21st and ended on October 19th 2022. Unlike the first Touhou Project collab event, the play stamps for Flandre Scarlet and Sakuya Izayoi were distributed later on throughout the event. The special gamemode allowed you to verse the Two Guys from tokyo on Akina, Akagi and Irohazaka and two other drivers in later levels. Later on they introduced the VS two guys from Tokyo Awakening Arc which was a much difficult special gamemode. Due to the popularity of the event, Sega turned on bonus stamps which allowed players to earn 2 extra stamps every weekday.

Lifeguard
A collaboration with the Japanese energy drink brand Lifeguard was announced on October 20th 2021. It added two body kits, both featuring a livery based on the design of the Lifeguard bottles, as well as several neon sets. It started October 21st.

MF Ghost
A collaboration with MF Ghost, Initial D's sequel, was announced during the fourth "official live broadcast" on December 22nd 2021. It introduced the Porsche 718 Cayman GTS and the GR Supra RZ DB42, and added the course Odawara. Players are able to challenge four racers from MF Ghost: Kanata Katagiri, Shun Aiba, Mikhail Beckenbauer, and Moroboshi Sena. During the anime's airing period in 2023, the anime was promoted on the game's advert screen while it was vacant.

Sega Initial D Series 20th Anniversary
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Initial D Arcade Stage a promotion was held from April 14th 2022 onwards. Several in game items were available, such as keychains, garage skins, gauges in the style of the older games, under neon, background music, and avatar parts. Bunta Challenge also returned during this promotion. Later playstamp reruns included background music and keychains.

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA
A collaboration with the Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA rhythm game series was announced on December 18th 2022. It adds 9 vocaloid songs, as well as acrylic stands, costumes, speedometers, vinyl stickers, under glows, titles, chat stamps, avatar background and start menu background based on Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin/Len and Megurine Luka. The event started on 22nd December 2022 and ended on 5th April 2023. The awakening arc for the Two Guys from Tokyo in the special gamemode did not return in this collaboration. Due to the popularity of the event, Sega turned on bonus stamps which allowed players to earn 2 extra stamps every weekdays.

Chunithm
On 10 May 2023, The Official Twitter account tweeted out an announcement of the collab between Initial D and Chunithm. Information has been provided over the course of 4 days from 14th May to 18th May following the start of the event. The event's includes chat stamps, keychains, 2 songs in each playstamps, acrylic stands, meters and costumes based on Chuni penguin and Shoni penguin. The playstamps were distributed from 18th May 2023 to 26th July 2023

Hot Version
On 22nd July 2023, the official twitter announced the collab between Initial D and Hot Version. Although complete cars are absent from the game, the collaboration event sells aero parts and body colour for the 4 cars featured for a limited time. Other parts like the bonnet, exhaust pipe etc. were permanent in the car customisation shop. Tachometer, avatar pieces, keychain, cup and titles can be obtained via the special gamemode. Instead of using your own car, the game restricts players to using a rental car system across the 4 categories: 4WD, FF, FR and indiscriminate. A limited time versus gamemode was held where players could verse NPC drivers up to Keiichi Tsuchiya at level 7-10. The rewards for clearing each level were full tune fragments, another start menu of Gunsai featuring the Hot Version cars, the Demon King tachometer and a title for reaching max level. A special aura was given out to the players who reached top 1000 of the special vs event's leaderboard, as well as avatar background based on the player's position in the leaderboard. The event started on 27th July 2023 and ends on 4th October 2023.

2022
On 1st April 2022, The official Initial D The Arcade YouTube channel posted a video with a sightseeing bus (BUS-401) running Irohazaka in Time Trials. The vehicle's addition was later "cancelled" as the bus can block most of the road and visibility of behind cars driving behind it. The bus model was taken from a parking area on one of the courses.

2023
On 1st April 2023, A video was posted onto YouTube of a 4 player battle with a mini car modifier turned on. The reason given for not being added into the public release is that the cars can fall into the gutter on maps like Nagao.

Version 1.05
Released June 1st 2021


 * Addition of dress-up parts (including Pandem and Rauh-welt)
 * Tuning style appearance
 * Toyota Trueno GT-Apex (AE-86) - Bolt-on turbo
 * Toyota 86 GT (ZN6) - Bolt-on supercharger
 * Nissan Silvia Q's (S14) - Bolt-on turbo
 * Honda Civic SiR-II (EG6) - Bolt-on turbo
 * Mazda SAVANNA RX-7 Infini III (FC3S) - Rotary single turbo tune
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III (CE9A) - High flow turbo tune
 * Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) - NA mechanical tuning
 * Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 (964) - Large bore turbo + RWB tune
 * Adjustments were made to the single combat boost, as it would originally cut out when you caught up to an opponent, making it difficult to pass
 * Adjustments were made to the difference in advantage so that it doesn't widen too much, as some users experienced being unable to catch up to their opponent for a certain period of time
 * Adjustments were made to cars behaviours, when a player pushed a rivals car into a wall only they would lose speed, now both players will lose speed
 * Adjustments were made to cars behaviours, blocking an opponent is now easier, as some users had trouble doing this.
 * Most cars had their battle score gains and penalties adjusted

Minor adjustments were made to this update due to a few bugs that effected battle score and the behaviour some cars, specifically the Corolla Levin AE85. These adjustments came into effect on June 8th 2021.

Version 1.11.00
Released July 15th 2021


 * 14 new vehicles added. These are:
 * Honda Civic Type R (EK9)
 * Honda Integra Type R (DC2)
 * Honda NSX (NA1)
 * Honda S2000 (AP1)
 * Eunos Roadster (NA6CE)
 * Mazda RX-7 Type RS (FD3S)
 * Nissan Silvia Spec-R (S15)
 * Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo (ER34)
 * Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür (BNR34)
 * Subaru BRZ S (ZC6)
 * Suzuki Cappuccino (EA11R)
 * Toyota GR Yaris 1st Edition RZ “High performance” (GXPA16)
 * Toyota Supra RZ (JZA80)
 * Toyota Sprinter Trueno 2door GT-APEX (AE86)
 * Graphics for courses and cars have been upgraded
 * Two courses have been added. These are:
 * Momiji Line
 * Happogahara
 * Two new chapters (chapters 7 and 8) have been added to the story
 * A new rank has been added: Emerald.
 * Emerald rank unlocks the aura color Water and a new meter called Stuttgart.
 * New avatar parts have been added
 * Three new songs have been added
 * Dual Rozes - SOUND HOLIC vs Eurobeat Union feat Nana. Takahashi
 * Edge Of Time - SOUND HOLIC feat. 709sec.
 * God Only Knows - A-One feat. Mii
 * Balances have been made to instore and online battles

Version 1.12.00
Released August 5th 2021


 * Addition of paper cup customisation
 * The layout of the play stamp menu has been updated, allowing players to see the items they can get a lot easier
 * Adjustments have been made to the matchmaking
 * Several adjustments and bug fixes. These are:
 * The brightness of rear lights on cars at night has been adjusted
 * The tire position of the Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) has been moved to the furthest outside when equipped with the overfenders
 * The Panasports logo on the Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo's wheels has been changed
 * The shape of the door handle on the Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 has been adjusted
 * The headlights of the Honda Civic SiR-II have been adjusted
 * Fixed an issue where the roll bar would not appear on the Suzuki Cappuccino even when the upgrade was unlocked.
 * Fixed an issue where the blow off valve sound wouldn't play, and where the after-fire would not be shown on the Suzuki Cappuccino
 * Fixed an issue with the Suzuki Cappuccino's lights
 * Fixed an issue where time and ranking could be swapped around in local battles

Version 1.15.00
Released August 24th 2021


 * Addition of a new single player mode called "Fastest Theory on Public Road", allowing you to have simulated 2 or 4 car battles against other players battle data
 * You can choose a partner out of a list of characters, winning races will increase your friendship level with them and can unlock different items depending on the character. They also give you advice for each course. The added partners are:
 * Takumi Fujiwara
 * Koichiro Iketani
 * Keisuke Takahashi
 * Sayuki
 * Wataru Akiyama
 * After the player meets certain criteria they can face "powerhouse" rivals, powerful rivals that can give you lots of experience
 * New neon underglow mods have been added. These are:
 * Straight
 * Wave
 * Full Tune ticket fragments have been added, collecting 10 fragments gets you a Full Tune ticket
 * Balancing adjustments
 * Several adjustments and bug fixes. These are:
 * Fixed an issue where the NSX emblem was always red.
 * Fixed the problem where the hood color was not beige in some colors of the Eunos Roadster.
 * Fixed the problem that the stays of Super Wing TYPE II on the Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo (ER34) were doubled to a total of four.
 * Fixed the problem that the texture of the front lip of the RX-7 Type RS was not carbon.
 * Fixed the problem where the headlight position adjustment and fog lamp discoloration of the 86GT (ZN6) may occur.
 * Fixed the problem that some polygons of the model were missing in the j・blood bonnet TYPE3 for the Toyota Sprinter Trueno 2door GT-APEX (AE86).
 * Some of the lines in Episode 2 of Chapter 8 have been corrected.
 * Some of the lines in Episode 2 of Chapter 8 have been corrected.

Version 1.16.00
Released September 7th 2021


 * Experience gained from online battles has been adjusted
 * The brightness of battles at night has been increased
 * Rival's cornering speed has been adjusted in Fastest Theory on Public Roads
 * Fixed an issue where the number of wins was not displayed on the online selection screen

Version 1.20.00
Released October 7th 2021


 * 3 new vehicles have been added:
 * Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33)
 * Mazda RX-8 Type S (SE3P)
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR (CT9A)
 * A new course, Sadamine, has been added
 * New dress up parts have been added for three vehicles:
 * Honda Civic SiR-II (EG6)
 * Pandem Ver.1.5 Wide Body Kit
 * Pandem Rear Wing Plus Parts Wing
 * Honda S2000 (AP1)
 * M&M Honda Hyper Wide Body Kit
 * M&M Honda Carbon GT Wing Type 03AJ
 * M&M Honda Plain Weave Carbon Bonnet With Duct All Carbon Type S1
 * M&M Honda All FRP Type S3 With SRP Bonnet Duct
 * Mazda RX-7 Type RS (FD3S)
 * Pandem Boss Wide Body Kit
 * Pandem Duckwing
 * New tuning styles have been added for four cars:
 * Toyota MR2 G-Limited (SW20) - Bolt-on Supercharger
 * Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32) - High Flow Turbo Tune
 * Nissan 180SX Type II (RPS13) - High Flow Turbo Tune
 * Honda Integra Type R (DC2) - NA Mecha Tune
 * Three new partners have been added to the Fastest Theory on Public Roads mode
 * Seiji Iwaki
 * Kyoichi Sudo - unlocked when a 4WD car is bought
 * Takeshi Nakazato
 * Tuning is now available in the shop menu
 * Certain boost settings have been adjusted on Irohazaka after players said that it was difficult to overtake opponents
 * Several adjustments and bug fixes. These are:
 * Adjusted the leaf effects when using the shoulders on Happogahara
 * Fixed the tires when using the TE37V's on the Nissan Silvia Q's (S14)
 * Fixed an issue with the Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX's rear lights

Version 1.30.00
Released December 23rd 2021


 * Start of the Initial D The Arcade x MF Ghost collaboration
 * Addition of two new cars:
 * Toyota GR Supra RZ (DB42)
 * Porsche 718 Cayman GTS (982)
 * A bodykit for the GR Supra, the 3000GT Concept, has been added
 * The Toyota 86 GT (ZN6) now has a Bolt on Turbo tune.
 * A new course, Odawara, has been added to the game.
 * Three new songs have been added to the game:
 * Fever On The Road - A-One
 * Nitro Rainbow - SOUND HOLIC vs Eurobeat Union
 * Ignite The Power - SOUND HOLIC
 * Several adjustments and bug fixes. These are:
 * Waiting times for online matches have been reduced
 * "Akina super replay is now played"
 * Sound effects are now displayed when jumping in Sadamine
 * Adjusted the camera in story mode
 * Corrected an error where Kyoichi Sudo's release condition was different from what the player is told
 * Corrected some of the wheel names for the Honda Integra Type R DC2
 * Corrected the appearance of the Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo ER34's headlights in the rear-view mirror

+A Revision
Released January 27th 2022


 * Addition of two new cars
 * Toyota Altezza RS200 Z Edition (SXE10)
 * Mazda Roadster RS (NB8C)
 * A new course, Tsuchisaka, has been added to the game
 * One new chapter (Chapter 9) has been added to the game
 * New tuning styles have been added for six cars:
 * Toyota Corolla Levin GT-APEX (AE86) - Bolt-on Supercharger
 * Toyota Supra RZ (JZA80) - High flow turbo tune
 * Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür (BNR34) - Large caliber turbo tune
 * Nissan Silvia Spec-R (S15) - High flow turbo tune
 * Mazda RX-7 Type RS (FD3S) - Rotary twin turbo tune
 * Subaru BRZ S (ZC6) - Bolt-on Supercharger

Version 1.31.00 +A

 * Several bug fixes
 * Distance between player and rival car is now measured correctly on Tsuchisaka Inbound
 * Correct parts now display when Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR (CT9A) drivers select the Voltex Wing Type IV, players have been compensated with dress up tokens
 * Corrected color names for the Porsche 718 Cayman GTS (982)

Season 2
Released March 17th 2022 alongside 1.40.00


 * Data from previous seasons that has been transferred:
 * Owned cars
 * Car tuning levels
 * Car dress-up parts
 * Customized items
 * Collected background music
 * Full Tune tickets + Full Tune ticket fragments
 * Money, avatar tokens and dress-up tokens
 * Progress in ranked mode
 * Progress of "PRIDE"
 * Runner grade
 * Story mode progress
 * Driver name
 * Affiliated store
 * Driving performance of all models have been updated based on the previous Season
 * Time trial records are now be separated into Season 1 and Season 2
 * Results of past online battles are now be separated into Season 1 and Season 2
 * Titles won in Season 1 are marked as such, you are able to get a Season 2 version by completing the same requirements
 * Players can change their driver name when switching seasons
 * Players were given special titles based on where they placed in the time trial rankings for each course (1st - 1000th)

Version 1.40.00
Released March 17th 2022 alongside Season 2


 * Addition of two new cars
 * Toyota MR-S S-Edition (ZZW30)
 * Subaru WRX STI S207 NBR Challenge Package (VAB)
 * Several car parts have been added
 * Blitz/Aero Speed R-Concept Wide Body Kit (Toyota GR Supra only)
 * Blitz/Aero Speed R-Concept Carbon Rear Wing (Toyota GR Supra only)
 * Sard GT-Wing 015
 * Voltex GT Wing Type 12.5 SN
 * Rays Volk Racing Wheel TE37V (Bronze)
 * Yokohama Advan Racing TC-4 (Racing Candy Red & Ring)
 * Yokohama Advan Racing TC-4 (Racing Gun Metallic & Ring)
 * Rays 57DR Luminous (Luminous Yellow)
 * A new course, Tsukuba, has been added to the game
 * New avatar parts have been added
 * Sapphire rank has been added to each mode. Reaching this rank unlocks:
 * Aura Color: Blue
 * "Classic" meter
 * Under-neon shape "Spark"
 * Runner grade "X" has been added
 * Time trial evaluation "MASTER +" has been added
 * Three new partners have been added to the Fastest Theory on Public Roads mode
 * Ryosuke Takahashi
 * Mako Sato
 * Shingo Shoji
 * When a players PRIDE value reaches a certain level they will unlock a new aura color
 * Online matchmaking has been adjust to take Sapphire level into account
 * Several adjustments and bug fixes. These are:
 * The red zone on the gauge "Stuttgart (White)" has been corrected for the Toyota Corolla Levin SR (AE85)
 * The gauge for the Mazda RX-7 Type R (FD3S) now displays correctly
 * Dress up parts on the Honda Civic SiR-II (EG6) no longer conflict with certain combinations
 * Effect now plays when a play stamp is acquired
 * The amount a car decelerates when the accelerator is released has been reduced
 * Gear ratios have been adjusted for cars with 6-speed transmissions to balance them better with 5-speeds
 * Front view camera has been adjusted to improve visibility
 * Most cars have had their power adjusted
 * Communication between arcades has been adjusted to improve the quality of online battles
 * Car behavior has been adjusted so that players are more easily able to block their opponents
 * Car behavior when a car is pushing another into a wall has been changed
 * Boost balance has been adjusted in all courses
 * Beginning of 20th anniversary event, items are available as part of the celebration

Version 1.41.00
Released April 27th 2022


 * Battle score adjustments to the online battle mode
 * Battle score adjustments to the in-store battle mode
 * Several bug fixes. These are:
 * Front fender is now properly displayed on the Toyota GR Supra (DB42) when the 3000 GT Concept Wide Body Kit is equipped.
 * Certain parts are now properly displayed for the Subaru WRX STI S207 NBR Challenge Package (VAB) and the Toyota 86 GT (ZN6).
 * Bunta Challenge was added during this update

+A Revision
Released June 13th 2022


 * All cars have been balanced for battles
 * Tuning styles have been added for the following cars:
 * Toyota Corolla Levin SR (AE85) - Bolt-on Supercharger
 * Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo (ER34) - Ablative double turbo tune
 * Honda S2000 (AP1) - Bolt-on Supercharger
 * Toyota GR Supra (DB42) - Turbo removed

Version 1.50.00
Released July 14th 2022


 * Three new cars have been added:
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V RS (CP9A)
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR Tommi Makinen Edition (CP9A)
 * Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC33S)
 * A bodykit for the Suzuki Swift Sport, the HKS / TRB-04 Aero Set, has been added
 * A new course, Hakone, has been added to the game
 * One new chapter (Chapter 10) has been added to the game
 * New avatar parts have been added
 * One new song, Beat Down - A-One, has been added to the game
 * Battle score adjustments to the online battle mode
 * In store battle balance has been adjusted
 * Several bug fixes. These are:
 * Fixed an issue where computer cars would not display correctly in Chapters 1-4
 * Fixed an issue where the player could not transition to the parts shop after challenging Bunta
 * Fixed an issue where the color DX Chrome Gold displayed incorrectly on the Subaru Impreza WRX STi Coupe Type R Version V (GC8F) and Subaru WRX STI S207 NBR Challenge Package (VAB)

Version 1.60.00
Released October 6th 2022


 * Two new cars have been added:
 * Subaru Impreza WRX STi (GDBF)
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR (CZ4A)
 * A new course, Nagao, has been added to the game
 * Three new partners have been added to the Fastest Theory on Public Roads mode
 * Kai Kogashiwa
 * Smiley Sakai
 * Daiki Ninomiya
 * A "number lottery" has been added to the game, allowing the player to roll for a new number plate.
 * Several bug fixes. These are:
 * Fixed an issue where the tires would not display correctly when equipping VOLK Racing Wheel TE37Vs on the Toyota MR-S S-Edition (ZZW30)
 * Fixed an issue where the Super Mirror graphics don't display correctly
 * Fixed an issue where the door handles on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR Tommi Makinen Edition (CP9A) displayed as the wrong color when certain paint jobs are equipped

Version 1.61.00 Rev.1 +B
Released November 24th 2022


 * Two new cars have been added:
 * Subaru Impreza WRX STi (GDBA)
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR (CT9A)

Version 1.70.00
Released December 15th 2022


 * One new car has been added:
 * Nissan Fairlady Z Version ST (RZ34)
 * One new course has been added:
 * Tsukuba (Snow)
 * One new chapter (Chapter 11) has been added to the game
 * One new song, DEEP IN THE HEATWAVE - SOUND HOLIC, has been added to the game
 * The colours Super White II and Matte Black have been adjusted to improve visibility when vinyl stickers are equipped
 * The difficulty of Nagao in the Fastest Theory on Public Roads mode has been adjusted

Rev.1 +A
Released February 2nd 2023


 * Battle score adjustments to the online battle mode
 * Battle score adjustments to the in-store battle mode
 * New tuning styles have been added for four cars:
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR Tommi Makinen Edition (CP9A) - Large-diameter turbo tuning
 * Subaru WRX STI S207 NBR Challenge Package (VAB) - High-flow turbo tuning
 * Porsche 718 Cayman GTS (982) - Large-diameter turbo tuning
 * Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC33S) - Small-diameter turbo tuning


 * New Aura "White Devil" has been added

Season 3
Season 3 started on April 17th 2023, with the game updating to version 2.0. All play data from previous season carries over the same as the previous season. On 25th February, the Official Initial D The Arcade Twitter account tweeted a second anniversary post with a hint that the Team game mode would debut within the third year of the arcade's service. The community account made a tweet that suggests that it's expanding the operation of the export version into other countries. As of 14th April 2023, Vietnam has appeared on All.net's games locator list for the Initial D The Arcade machine. The new season has allowed for Aime card holders to play one free game for their first time.

Version 2.00.00
Released April 17th 2023 alongside Season 3


 * Changed main menu graphics
 * Exiting the game now shows the player's selected cars as opposed to a game over screen.
 * One new car has been added:
 * Toyota Chaser 2.5 Tourer V (JZX100)
 * One new course has been added:
 * Nanamagari
 * The ability to form teams with other players has been added
 * Two new partners have been added to the Fastest Theory on Public Roads mode
 * Bunta Fujiwara
 * Natsuki Mogi
 * Two new songs have been added to the game:
 * Asterist - DiGITAL WiNG
 * PARAMETERS - DiGITAL WiNG
 * New avatar parts have been added
 * Difficulty has been adjusted for the following Story Mode episodes:
 * Chapter 10 Episode 2
 * Chapter 10 Episode 5
 * Chapter 11 Episode 4
 * Chapter 11 Episode 5


 * Gameplay adjustments
 * Improved suspension operation, tire and handling performance
 * Adjusted acceleration force of 5 gear vehicles to balance with 6 gears vehicles
 * Adjusted movement of the car when coming in contact with a wall
 * Adjusted force feedback when the player makes contact with an opponent
 * Adjusted drift lamps making it easy to see how the car is drifting while driving
 * Changed course attributes for Sadamine from "High speed" to "Technical"
 * Adjusted acceleration and handling performance of 3 cars
 * Nissan Fairlady Z (S30)
 * Suzuki Cappuccino (EA11R)
 * Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 (964)
 * Online Battle adjustments
 * Improved behaviour when making contact with the opponent's car
 * Adjusted boost in all courses
 * One-on-one boost (strength 2)
 * Single Horse Race Boost (Strength 5)
 * One-on-one boost (strength 10)
 * Increased the advantage distance at which battle score is increased
 * The amount of reduction in battle score has been adjusted upon making contact with a wall
 * The amount of increase in Battle score has been adjusted so it is harder to increase after reaching last spurt
 * Instore Battle adjustments
 * Improved behaviour when making contact with the opponent's car
 * Adjusted boost in all courses
 * Brawl boost (strength 2)
 * Brawl Boost (Strength 5)
 * Brawl boost (strength 10)
 * Single combat boost (strength 2)
 * Single combat boost (Strength 5)
 * Single combat boost (strength 10)
 * Increased the advantage distance at which battle score is increased
 * The amount of reduction in battle score has been adjusted upon making contact with a wall
 * The amount of increase in Battle score has been adjusted so it is harder to increase after reaching last spurt

The update also updated the the graphics for main menu and default music for certain courses.
 * The volume of background music and sound effects have been adjusted
 * Adjustments have been made to the matching system for online play
 * Adjustments have been made to the amount of experience gained or lost in online play
 * Additional settings have been added to the configuration screen
 * Reduce brake flashing in Online Battles
 * Display rival's results in Online Battle gamemode
 * Fixed a bug where certain car mods don't display in the correct color

Version 2.01.00
Released 26th April 2023


 * Online Battle adjustments
 * Adjustment of boost after last spurt
 * Adjusted the degree to which battle scores are reflected after the last spurt.
 * Instore Battle adjustments
 * Adjustment of boost after last spurt
 * Adjusted the degree to which battle scores are reflected after the last spurt.
 * Fixed an issue where the Chaser 2.5 Tourer V (JZX100) was displayed in the "Down Hill" category of the car store
 * Fixed a problem in which the license plate number was not displayed correctly in the team viewer mode.
 * Fixed a problem in which the following wheels on the Chaser 2.5 Tourer V (JZX100) were not displayed correctly:
 * TE37V
 * MEISTER S1 2 PIECE (SILVER)

Rev.1 +A
Released 29 June 2023, Start of Round 3


 * Instore and Online battle adjustments
 * Adjusted the battle score distribution and subtraction for certain cars. These does not affect the tuning style of the cars.


 * Added new Tuning styles
 * Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) - NA mechanical tuning
 * Honda NSX (NS1) - NA Mechanical Tuning
 * Subaru Impreza STI (GDBF) - Rally-type turbo tuning
 * Toyota GR Yaris (GXPA16) - Rally-type turbo tuning
 * Added "Dennou" aura

Version 2.1
Released 27th July 2023, Start of Round 5 and Hot Version collaboration event


 * Gunsai Touge course has been added
 * Added functionality to invite players to your team
 * Improved car customisation screen
 * Adjusted the battle score distribution with the Impreza WRX STi (GDBA)
 * Online battle adjustment
 * Increased the amount of XP gained upon winning in Emerald and Sapphire Online rank.
 * XP gained when defeating an opponent with a lower rank will grant you the same amount of XP as defeating an opponent in the same rank.
 * Decreased the amount of XP loss for Sapphire ☆6 when losing against an opponent in Sapphire ☆7 or PRIDE rank.


 * Bug Fixes
 * Course not being displayed in the car selection screen in Online Battle.
 * Vocals in Territory Battle BGM
 * Fairlady Z Version ST(RZ34) All-Rounder variant being shown in the Hill Climb category

Version 2.2
Released 5th October 2023


 * Tsuchisaka (Snow) course has been added
 * Added functionality to customize your BGM playlist.
 * New Aerokits has been added for;
 * Suzuki Swift
 * Nissan Fairlady Z
 * Toyota Yaris


 * Bug fixes
 * Fixed an issue where on Gunsai course, the opponent in Racer Grade E had an unintended strength in Theory of Streets
 * Selecting Kai Kogashiwa, Smiley Sakai or Daiki Ninomiya as mentors in Theory of Streets will display the correct dialogue
 * Fixed a bug where the rear tires of the FD3S6 remained inward when the "PANDEM BOSS WIDE BODY KIT" was installed.

Version 2.21
Released 19th October 2023


 * Fixed a bug that caused a discrepancy between the distance difference display and the actual position of the car when three or more cars drove on a specific course.
 * Fixed an issue where the manufacturer of the wheel "SA35R (BLUE LIGHT CHROME2)" was incorrectly displayed in EK9.
 * Current issue with the Mazda RX-7 Type RS (FD3S6) with "Fujita Engineering Maou-go Aero Set" having darker headlights has been present since Version 2.2.