By Update: Demo pre-orders go live later today
Update []: Ahead of the ‘Global Jam’ demo event for Drag x Drive next month, Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for the game.
It details how the mouse mode controls work, the rules of the game, the park section where players can gather and play, customisation, tricks, multiplayer, and much more.
At the very end of the same trailer, it’s noted how the “demo will be available to pre-order later today on Nintendo eShop”.
Once again, the Global Jam test gets underway on 9th August – 10th August, and is open to Switch 2 players with an active Switch Online membership.
The full game will launch on 14th August 2025 for $19.99 / £16.99.
Original Story:
As we get closer to August, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special Drag x Drive ‘Global Jam’ demo event.
This demo, which will give players a “sneak peek” at this new title, will be taking place between 9th August – 10th August across multiple sessions. It will be available “exclusively” to Switch 2 owners with an active Switch Online membership.
“Eager to hit the court in Drag x Drive? Get a sneak peek with the Drag x Drive: Global Jam demo event!
“This event takes place on Aug 9 and 10, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 for Nintendo Switch Online members.”
When more details are made available, we’ll be sure to let you know. And if you want to learn about this new title, you can check out our hands on here on Nintendo Life.
Nintendo previously confirmed Drag x Drive will be priced at $19.99 / £16.99, with the full title to be released on 14th August 2025.
Will you be checking out this demo? Let us know in the comments.
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