“We got a real jam goin’ down.”
Remember the good old days when Nintendo did global tests for the likes of ARMS and Splatoon 2 for the Nintendo Switch? Well, history is about to repeat itself. With Drag x Drive set to release on August 14, 2025, for those with an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription, Nintendo has announced a Global Jam, set to take place a week before. For all dates and timings, we have the information here:
United States of America: (PT)
- Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 03:00 – 07:00
- Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 03:00 – 07:00
United States of America: (ET)
- Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 06:00 – 10:00
- Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 20:00 – 00:00
- Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 06:00 – 10:00
United Kingdom:
- Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 11:00 – 15:00 (UK time)
- Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 01:00 – 05:00 (UK time)
- Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 17:00 – 21:00 (UK time)
Nintendo had the following to say when talking about the event:
Hit the court for some exclusive, pre-season action in the Drag x Drive: Global Jam event, only for Nintendo Switch Online members. Get up to speed in the tutorial and dive straight into online multiplayer matches during dedicated timeslots ahead of the game’s launch on August 14th!
The event software will be available to download here ahead of the event.
About Drag x Drive:
The next generation of 3-on-3 sports is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 system! – Two hands are using Joy-Con 2 controllers like a mouse.
Hold each Joy-Con™ 2 controller like a mouse for tight control of both your wheels as you speed around the court.
Raise your hand and flick your wrist to shoot…and score!
Team up with—or take on—friends and other players from near and far online* in fast-paced 3-on-3 matches.
- Drive – Slide both controllers forward to move in that direction.
- Turn – Only slide one controller to pivot.
- Shoot – Raise one hand and gently flick your wrist forward to shoot.
- Tricks – Use the half-pipe to fly into the air and perform tricks and dunks.
Get ready for a whole new ballgame.
Source: Nintendo
