Drag x Drive ‘Overview’ trailer, ‘Global Jam’ demo set for August 9 to 10

Nintendo has released a seven-minute overview trailer for three-on-three wheelchair basketball Drag x Drive, as well as detailed a “Global Jam” demo event occurring from August 9 to 10.

Here are the details:

It’s a whole new ballgame when the Drag x Drive game unveils a new kind of three-on-three competitive sports experience utilizing the mouse and motion controls of both Joy-Con 2 controllers. Inspired by a mix of wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair motocross, and skateboarding, Drag x Drive lets you shoot, pass, dunk and perform tricks.

Use dual mouse controls to move your wheels by sliding both Joy-Con 2 controllers on a flat surface forward to move ahead or move just one controller to quickly turn and pivot and the other back. Once you grab the ball, simply raise your hand and flick your wrist to shoot. Rack up extra points by performing tricks like doing bunny hops, backflips, and even launching yourself off a half-pipe. You can also clap, wave and high-five your teammates using motion controls1!

And that’s just the beginning:

• Hop into online lobbies for matches with players from near and far. Once 6 players join, a game will automatically start! Up to 12 people can join a Public Park.
• You can also get a group of friends together (with or without GameChat3) to play in Friend Parks, which are private parks where you can pick and choose what you’d like to do. Make use of two courts for games and play matches with up to 6 players in one court. You can also compete against each other in additional challenges to try and earn the top spot on your park’s leaderboard!
• Offline, you can also play alone against computer-controlled opponents to hone your skills.
• Choose from a selection of three different drivers to suit your preferred play style: Guard, Center or Forward. Each driver has their own stats, so be sure to find the one that complements your game.
• Looking for a change of pace? Hop off the court and race around a track in the Circuit Sprint minigame, compete in shooting contests or Park-wide minigames like Rebound Scramble, jump rope to practice bunny hopping and more.
• Complete challenges to earn in-game trophies and unlock customizable helmets, which you can use to personalize your driver’s appearance. Match them up with your choice of armor, frames and tires, customize colors and add your preferred number to complete your look!

Can’t wait to get in the game? Nintendo is hosting a Drag x Drive: Global Jam demo event on August 9 and 10. Nintendo Switch 2 players with Nintendo Switch Online memberships can get a sneak peek of the game at select times prior to launch. For the full schedule and more details, visit here.

The Drag x Drive: Global Jam will run at the times listed below. Download the demo and shoot hoops with your friends during these times!

• August 9, from 3:00 a.m. PT to 7:00 a.m. PT
• August 9, from 5:00 p.m. PT to 9:00 p.m. PT
• August 10, from 9:00 a.m. PT to 1:00 p.m. PT

Drag x Drive is due out for Switch 2 on August 14.

Watch the trailer below.

Overview Trailer

English