Touge Battles — Mountain Pass Duels
Touge (峠) battles are 1-on-1 downhill mountain pass races, inspired by Japanese street racing culture and Initial D.
How It Works
- Lead / Chase format: lead driver stays ahead, chase overtakes
- 5 preset mountain passes across the map
- Single-player: opponents parked at each route — race anytime
- Online championship: rotating playlist of 1v1 battles across all 5 routes
- Unlock: ~1 hour in (after entering Horizon Festival)
5 Touge Routes
| Route | Region | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Haruna / Akina Pass | Takashiro | Initial D iconic downhill |
| Bandai Azuma Skyline | Sotoyama | High-speed sweepers |
| Hakone Turnpike | Tokyo/Sotoyama | Technical corners |
| Izu Skyline | Ito/Minamino | Coastal mountain views |
| Norikura Skyline | Takashiro | Alpine high-speed |
Tips for Touge
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drift, don't grip | Rear-wheel drive and drift tunes outperform grip builds on narrow roads |
| Know the course | Memorize corner sequences — one mistake ends your run |
| Block the inside | When leading, protect the racing line into corners |
| Late brake | The chase car can brake later — use the tow to close in |
Car Meets
Inspired by Tokyo's real-life Daikoku Parking Area, Car Meets are social hubs where players gather to show off their cars, trade designs, and cruise together.
Features
- Showcase your garage — park and display your best builds
- Trade paint & tunes — share liveries and setups
- Cruise convoys — form groups and drive together
- Photo ops — meet locations have curated photo spots
- Random encounters — meet players outside your friends list
Where to Find Meets
| Location | Vibe |
|---|---|
| Daikoku PA (Tokyo Bay) | Classic — the original, always busy |
| Shuto Expressway Rest Stop | Highway meets, high-speed builds |
| Mount Akina Summit | Touge crowds after races |
| Fuji Speedway Parking | Track day atmosphere |
Auction House Returns
The Auction House has been confirmed to return at launch. Key updates:
- Sell & bid on rare cars using in-game credits
- Aftermarket Cars — some rare vehicles are available for direct purchase, reducing the need to snipe auctions
- Price floors — minimum bid limits prevent token manipulation
- Search filtering — filter by class, make, buyout price