Nintendo Releases Drag x Drive Overview Trailer Ahead of August Switch 2 Launch

Nintendo is fueling speculation of a July Nintendo Direct with scheduled eShop maintenance for both Switch and Switch 2 and the release of an extensive overview trailer for the upcoming Drag x Drive game. Drag x Drive is a unique, 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball-style sports game exclusive to Switch 2, utilizing the Joy-Con 2 controllers in mouse mode to control player movement, perform tricks, and shoot. The game features three distinct classes—Guard, Center, and Forward—each with different play styles, and includes both online multiplayer modes and offline CPU matches. A demo event called Drag x Drive: Global Jam will be held on August 9 and 10, allowing Nintendo Switch Online members to try the game ahead of its digital-only release on August 14, 2025, priced at $20. Additional features include social hubs, mini-games, and customizable elements, enhancing the multiplayer and community experience. These developments come amid a relatively light lineup for Switch 2's remainder of 2025, making a Direct a likely platform for Nintendo to announce further plans and new releases.