Nintendo Announces “Drag x Drive” for Switch 2
Get ready, gamers: Nintendo unveils “Drag x Drive,” a unique basketball-style game, slated for the Nintendo Switch 2. The download-only title will be available in August 2025, offering a fresh take on sports gaming with innovative controls and exciting gameplay.
Game Details Unveiled
Nintendo will release “Drag x Drive” exclusively on the “Nintendo Today!” app for the Switch 2 on August 14, 2025. This digital-only game will be priced at 1,980 yen, including tax, and pre-orders have already begun. This game will feature characters competing in a 3-on-3 basketball-style match using wheelchair-like machines.
[トピックス]The release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 download-only software “Drag x Drive” has been set for August 14th. Pre-orders begin today.https://t.co/EaF2h01eXE
— Nintendo Co., Ltd. (@Nintendo) June 25, 2025
Players can control the action using the Joy-Con 2’s “mouse operation,” simulating movements to propel the wheelchairs, accelerate, and make strategic decisions. The game’s unique control scheme will make it a must-try for Switch 2 owners.
Upcoming Switch 2 Game Releases
With the release date for “Drag x Drive” confirmed, the Switch 2’s second-half 2025 game schedule is solidifying. Nintendo continues to innovate in the gaming world, with recent releases showing a steady growth in game revenue. The global gaming market is expected to reach $340 billion by 2027 (Statista 2024).
More 2025 Titles
Other games scheduled for release on the Switch 2 include “Donkey Kong Bananza” on July 17th, and “Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV” on July 24th. “Kirby of the Stars Discovery Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Starry World” is also due on August 28th. Additionally, “Kirby’s Air Rider” and “Zelda Musou: The Sealed Warriors” will be released in 2025, though without specific dates. “The Duskbloods,” developed by From Software, is slated for release in 2026.
Anticipation remains high for titles on both the original Switch and Switch 2, with particular excitement surrounding “Metroid Prime 4 Beyond” and “Pokémon LEGENDS ZA.” Nintendo continues to create engaging experiences for all types of gamers.
