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'Initial D THE ARCADE' Major Update! 'Ver.3.3' to Launch Nationwide on Thursday, April 9th!

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Published Apr 9, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:07 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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SEGA Fave announces that the latest version 'Ver.3.3' for the arcade game 'Initial D THE ARCADE' will be released nationwide on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The update includes the start of Season 6, performance enhancements, and the addition of new course 'Irohazaka (Rain)'.

SEGA Fave announces that the latest version 'Ver.3.3' for the arcade game 'Initial D THE ARCADE' will be released nationwide on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The update includes the start of Season 6, performance enhancements, and the addition of new course 'Irohazaka (Rain)'.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000722.000016101.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 9, 2026

SEGA FAVE Corporation (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yukio Sugino, hereinafter SEGA FAVE) will launch 'Ver.3.3,' the latest version of the arcade title 'Initial D THE ARCADE' (hereinafter 'Initial DAC'), at amusement facilities nationwide starting Thursday, April 9, 2026.

**▼Details of 'Initial DAC' 'Ver.3.3' Update Here** https://info-initialdac.sega.jp/7821/

**▼'Initial DAC' 'Ver.3.3' Special Movie Here** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNaGe0NDBS4

**【'Initial DAC' 'Ver.3.3' Update Content】** Update Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

◆Season 6 Begins!**

With Ver.3.3, Season 6 kicks off! Driving performance has been refined! Furthermore, the Time Trial rankings will now reflect times recorded in 'Season 6'!

▼For details, please check the following page. https://info-initialdac.sega.jp/7819/

◆New Course 'Irohazaka (Rain)' Added!**

Keywords: SEGA, Sega, Arcade Center, Arcade Game, Initial D, Racing Game, Shuichi Shigeno, Arcade, Racing Game, eSports

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FAQ

When will the update start?

It will start on April 9, 2026, at amusement facilities nationwide.

What are the main changes in Ver.3.3?

Season 6 will begin, with improvements to driving performance and the addition of the new course 'Iroha-zaka (Rain)'.

Where can I play?

You can play at amusement facilities nationwide.

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