Nintendo Switch 2 Demo for Drag X Drive Requires Switch Online
▼ Summary
– Nintendo announced a two-day “Global Jam” demo event for Drag x Drive on August 9-10, exclusively for Switch Online subscribers.
– Drag x Drive is a multiplayer sports game with mouse controls, launching as a Switch 2 exclusive on August 14.
– The demo will be available in specific time slots on August 9-10, requiring an active Switch Online subscription to access.
– The game features 3v3 gameplay similar to wheelchair basketball, with players navigating neon courts to pass or shoot a ball.
– Drag x Drive will be a budget-priced digital title at $19.99 / £16.99, with no local multiplayer option confirmed.
Nintendo Switch 2 players will soon get a chance to try out the upcoming exclusive Drag x Drive, but there’s a catch, access requires an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. The company recently announced a two-day demo event called the Drag x Drive: Global Jam, scheduled for August 9 and 10, just days before the game’s official launch on August 14.
Details about Drag x Drive have been scarce, even though it’s set to be one of the first major exclusives for the Switch 2, following the release of Donkey Kong Bananza. Described as a multiplayer sports game with unique mouse-based controls, the title has remained largely under wraps despite its imminent debut.
Nintendo’s announcement teased fans with the opportunity to experience the game early, stating, “Eager to hit the court in Drag x Drive? Get a sneak peek with the Drag x Drive: Global Jam demo event!” However, the fine print confirms that participation is exclusive to Switch Online subscribers. The demo will be available in limited time slots, 3 AM to 7 AM PT and 5 PM to 9 PM PT on August 9, followed by 9 AM to 1 PM PT on August 10.
The decision to restrict the demo to online members has sparked some debate. While Drag x Drive is primarily a multiplayer experience, the lack of local play options means the demo won’t be accessible to players without a subscription. Some fans argue that a wider release could have helped build more hype ahead of launch.
A hands-on preview from earlier Switch 2 demo events revealed that the game plays like a futuristic take on wheelchair basketball, with teams of three competing on neon-lit courts. Players maneuver using unique controls, passing and shooting a ball into a hoop with dynamic movement mechanics.
Nintendo has confirmed that the full game will launch at a budget-friendly $19.99, available exclusively as a digital download on the eShop. Meanwhile, anticipation continues to build for Donkey Kong Bananza, which drops later this week alongside behind-the-scenes insights into its development.
For now, those curious about Drag x Drive will need to mark their calendars, and make sure their Switch Online membership is up to date.
(Source: IGN)
