Drag x Drive Demo Event Announced: Experience the Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Early

Nintendo has officially revealed the Global Jam demo event for Drag x Drive, an innovative basketball game set to launch exclusively on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.

Developed to take advantage of the upgraded Joy-Con 2 hardware, Drag x Drive stands out by integrating mouse-like controls into its 3-on-3 basketball matches, offering a fresh and responsive multiplayer experience that distinguishes it from other sports titles in the Switch library. Scheduled for full release on August 14, Drag x Drive is positioned as one of the flagship titles for Nintendo’s next-generation console, further cementing the company’s commitment to unique, hardware-driven gameplay.

Prior to the official launch, Nintendo is providing Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) members an exclusive chance to get hands-on with the game during the Drag x Drive Global Jam demo event.

This limited-time demo not only showcases the game’s innovative use of Joy-Con 2 but also offers players a first look at the competitive 3-on-3 format that the developer aims to make a staple of the platform. According to Nintendo, the Drag x Drive Global Jam demo will be accessible to all NSO subscribers who download the demo client via the Nintendo eShop.

The online event is split into three distinct time slots, allowing players around the world to join the action and test their skills: • August 9 – 3:00 a.m.

PT to 7:00 a.m.

PT • August 9 – 5:00 p.m.

PT to 9:00 p.m.

PT • August 10 – 9:00 a.m.

PT to 1:00 p.m.

PT A Nintendo spokesperson shared, “We’re excited to let Switch 2 players experience Drag x Drive’s unique control scheme and court action ahead of the official launch.

The Global Jam embodies our ongoing commitment to offering innovative gaming experiences accessible to our online community.” Drag x Drive is poised to expand the Switch eShop’s lineup of competitive titles and establish itself as a showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2’s advanced Joy-Con 2 controllers.

As the August 14 release date approaches, anticipation continues to build within the Switch community for this forward-thinking take on multiplayer basketball.

For more information on the Drag x Drive Global Jam demo event and the full release, be sure to check the Nintendo website and the Switch eShop regularly.

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