Tokyo Xtreme Racer v1.0 launches with a host of new features, including insane engine swaps

The modern reboot of Tokyo Xtreme Racer has been released on PC today, ending its lengthy Early Access period.

To celebrate the game’s v1.0 release, and its PlayStation 5 announcement, developer Genki has unveiled a swathe of new features to the game, plus additional cars and tuning parts.

Check out all of TXR’s new content below, including the full v1.0 changelog.

Story mode

The game’s story mode has now been fully unlocked after being limited to Chapter 2 in Early Access.

New vehicles

Honda and Lexus join the game for v1.0, adding several of their models to TXR. But there are also new cars from both Nissan and Toyota, giving TXR an impressive-looking vehicle roster.

The new cars are listed below.

• Honda Civic Type R (EK9) 
• Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 
• Honda Integra Type R (DC2) 
• Honda Integra Type R (DC5) 
• Honda NSX Type S Zero (NA2)
• Honda NSX (NC1) 
• Honda S2000 (AP1) 
• Lexus RC F Track Edition/Performance Package
• Lexus LC500 
• Lexus LFA
• Nissan Fairlady Z (RZ34) 
• Nissan GT-R (R35)
• Nissan Skyline GT-R (PGC10) 
• Toyota Celsior
• Toyota GR Supra
• Toyota GR Yaris RZ
• Toyota Supra J29/DB/A90/A91

Aero and wheel tuning parts

Several new tuning companies are now in TXR, with more cars able to change their bodykits and wheels. TRD, Mugen, Junction Produce and Kenstyle, among many others, have also partnered up with Genkii to include their aero parts in-game.

Perk tree restrictions

TXR’s career mode perk tree restrictions can now be removed to help balance difficulty.

B.A.D.NAME Editing

TXR’s system for assigning player nicknames based on their driving attributes, termed ‘B.A.D.NAME’, is now customisable, with players now able to select their own. Players can only use names they have acquired through the career mode, however.

Rival Dialogue Reference

The dialogue spoken by rivals throughout career mode disappears during the game, however, you can now view all of it via the reference screen.

New gameplay perks

Engine Swaps

Perhaps the most important new perk, you can now perform engine swaps in TXR to help boost the performance of some of its slower starter cars.

Want to fit an EK9 Civic Type R with a normally-aspirated V10 motor? Sure, why not!

PA Features

You can now fast-travel between Parking Areas (PAs) via the in-game map.

Tuner Summon

You can now also summon legendary tuners to PAs without the normal restrictions.

Aura System

The Aura surrounding rival cars in career mode can now be applied to your own car, although it doesn’t offer any performance advantage (other than looking quite cool).

NewGame+

A NewGame+ mode has now been added, allowing you to restart the game while retaining your cars, CP and BP.

Other changes

A 30 fps option is now available in TXR, with HDR output now selectable. BP rewards have been adjusted, with vehicle stability also improved. Revisions have also been made to the way damage affects players both in the early and latter stages of a race.

The full changelog can be found below.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer v1.0 changelog

Added Features

• The following features have been added:

Story Expansion

• The story, which was limited to Chapter 2 in Early Access, is now fully playable to the end.

New Vehicles

• Added new cars, including models from Honda and LEXUS.

Aero Parts & Wheels

• Some vehicles that did not have customization options in Early Access now support aero parts.
• Additional wheel options have also been added.

Perk Tree Restrictions

• In Early Access, perk tree progression was restricted for difficulty balance.
• Based on player feedback, we’ve added an option to remove these restrictions.
• When starting a New Game, you can now choose whether restrictions are enabled.
• Save data carried over from Early Access will default to “Challenge” mode (restrictions enabled).
• If you wish to remove restrictions, use the button at the bottom of the perk screen to switch to “Enjoy” mode.
• ※ Please note: This action cannot be undone.

B.A.D.NAME Editing

• While B.A.D.NAME is designed to assign names automatically based on your driving style,
• we’ve added the ability to edit them using acquired words in answer to requests of
• wanting to have the ability to decide your own name.
• ※ Names obtained prior to Ver.0.13.0 are not supported.

Rival Dialogue Reference

• Since certain rivals disappear as the story progresses, their dialogue can now be viewed in the reference screen.

New Perks

• Added several new perks to assist with gameplay strategies.

Engine Swaps

• Vehicles that are weak in their stock form can now be made more competitive by replacing the power unit.

PA Features

• You can now request transport between PAs.

Tuner Summon

• Legendary tuners can now be summoned to PAs where they are not normally present.

Aura System

• Although not a strategy element, acquired rival auras can now be equipped on your own vehicles.

NewGame+

• Defeating certain rivals late in the story will unlock “NewGame+” on the title screen.
• This allows you to restart the story while retaining your CP and vehicles,
• resetting story progress and the perk tree (perks will be refunded as BP).

Performance & Graphics

• Added an option to lower the minimum frame rate from 60 to 30 FPS.

HDR Output Support

• Added HDR output support. Enable HDR from the Options menu.
• HDR screenshots can also be captured in Photo Mode when enabled.

Various Adjustments

• We have made the following adjustments:

BP Adjustment

• Adjusted BP rewards.
• BP gained will now increase according to story progression.

Changed so that BP is awarded based on the driver level of your opponent.

• Driver Level First encounter Subsequent encounters
• 1-5 5 1
• 6-10 10 2
• 11-15 15 3
• 16-20 20 4
• 21-25 25 5
• 26-30 30 6

SP Damage Revision

• Revised the calculation formula for SP damage.
• Since damage variation caused by parameter upgrades was too large, the overall fluctuation has been adjusted to be milder.

Collision Damage Revision

• Revised the calculation formula for collision damage.
• Reduced damage when driving at lower speeds in the early stage of a run.
• Increased damage when driving at higher speeds later in a run.

Vehicle Behavior

• Improved vehicle stability.
• Expanded the suspension tuning range.

Vehicle AI

• Adjusted rival behavior so that when the player takes the lead at course branches, rivals will follow more easily.

Bug Fixes

• Have made the following fixes

Behavior

• Fixed an issue related to water and oil temperature calculations.

Peripherals

• Fixed issues that occurred with Logitech/Logicool steering wheel controllers.

UI

• Fixed a minor bug related to cursor movement.