Nintendo announces Drag x Drive: Global Jam demo event

Ahead of the game’s launch, Nintendo has announced the Drag x Drive: Global Jam demo event.

Those with a Nintendo Switch Online membership can access it next month. Three sessions will be held in total across a couple of days with four hours dedicated to each slot.

The full schedule is as follows:

Nintendo announces Drag x Drive: Global Jam demo times

• August 9 at 3 AM – 7 AM PT / 6 AM ET – 10 AM ET
• August 9 at 5 PM PT – 9 PM PT / 8 PM ET – 12 AM ET
• August 10 at 9 AM PT – 1 PM PT / 12 PM ET – 4 PM ET

In the demo, players can enjoy a tutorial for the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and a 3×3 basketball match from players all over the world. It’s possible to join up with friends as well. Further information will be shared at a later date.

The full Drag x Drive launch will take place on August 14, 2025. We have more details here.