Nintendo Unveils 'Drag x Drive: Global Jam' Demo Dates Ahead of Switch 2 Launch

Nintendo is primed to make a significant mark on the competitive online gaming scene with its newest title, Drag x Drive.

Developed in-house and set to launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 14, 2025, Drag x Drive positions itself as an innovative, multiplayer-focused experience that leverages Nintendo's unique hardware and commitment to online community engagement. Announced in an official statement earlier today, Nintendo confirmed that Drag x Drive will receive a special online-enabled demo event, titled 'Drag x Drive: Global Jam.' This event will be available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, echoing successful past demo events for titles like Splatoon 2, Splatoon 3, and Mario Tennis Aces.

The limited-time demo not only offers players an early hands-on opportunity but also further emphasizes Nintendo’s ongoing support for online communities through its eShop and subscription services. According to Nintendo, the 'Global Jam' demo allows players to preload the game in advance, ensuring immediate participation once the event commences.

The demo will be playable during the following scheduled windows: Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 3:00 – 7:00 AM PST / 11:00 – 15:00 BST - 5:00 – 9:00 PM PST / 01:00 – 05:00 BST Sunday, August 10, 2025 - 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST / 17:00 – 21:00 BST While Nintendo has not confirmed specific content for the demo, Drag x Drive is designed as a competitive 3v3 multiplayer game, exclusively supporting online play.

A standout feature is the unique control scheme that utilizes the mouse-like motion controls of both Joy-Con controllers.

Players are tasked with independently maneuvering each Joy-Con to control the wheels of their in-game wheelchairs, simulating the fast-paced maneuvers found in quad rugby (murderball).

To further enrich gameplay, players lift their Joy-Con to perform shots with the ball—an innovation set to provide both engaging physicality and competitive depth. Drag x Drive’s price is confirmed at $20 USD for its global launch on Nintendo Switch 2, with the title being a notable addition to the console’s growing library of multiplayer experiences.

By offering the Global Jam demo ahead of release, Nintendo continues to demonstrate its commitment to building enthusiastic player bases and fostering competitive esports environments on the Nintendo Switch Online platform. For fans, developers, and industry watchers alike, the impending Drag x Drive: Global Jam promises to be a showcase not only of Nintendo’s hardware capabilities but also its evolving approach to multiplayer design, accessibility, and community engagement on Nintendo Switch 2.

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