Drag x Drive hits Switch 2

Nintendo hosts a Global Jam for Drag x Drive on Switch 2, offering an early look at an arcade style 3 on 3 title and a glimpse of its online play.

Drag x Drive Launch Shapes Switch 2 Hype

Over the weekend Nintendo ran a Global Jam for the Switch 2 exclusive Drag x Drive. The game is pitched as the next generation of 3-on-3 sports, using the mouse controls to speed around the court and wrist flicks to perform tricks and shots. Up to 12 players can join online, and developers took part in the event to show the gameplay.
The title will launch on the Switch 2 eShop on August 14, 2025, priced at 19.99 dollars in the US and 16.99 pounds in the UK.

The response is mixed. A 529 vote poll shows a majority are not interested, while a small share already pre-ordered or plan to buy after reviews. The poll results also show many want a physical release, and a notable portion still needs a Switch 2 to participate.

The event signals a strategic push by Nintendo to seed Switch 2 with accessible, low-cost experiences that highlight online play. Drag x Drive could broaden the console’s early audience, but the mixed poll signals risk: a large share of potential buyers may wait on reviews, a physical release option is desired by some, and the game’s long-term appeal will depend on broader library support and post-launch updates.

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As Switch 2 players settle into a growing library, Drag x Drive could become a barometer for the console’s early health.