[Video] Drag x Drive Overview Trailer

Today, Nintendo has dropped an overview trailer for their upcoming 3v3 wheelchair basketball game Drag x Drive. The trailer showed off the basic controls in how to move your character using the mouse controls and how to throw the ball, communicate with other players, and bunny hop using motion controls. It then went on to detail how the online game modes work when playing with others, as well as the offline mode with bots. There doesn’t seem to be any offline local multiplayer at all in the game and the only way to play this with friends is via online.

We also got a look at the three gameplay styles of characters: Guard, Center, and Forward, with guards being lighter to move around the court, centers being tougher to knock around, and forwards being more well rounded in terms of stats. You can also customize your character’s color and aesthetics, as well as their number on the back of their uniforms.

If you have yet to watch the trailer, you can check it out below. We also have additional information, courtesy of Nintendo UK from their official press release as well as a reminder of the play times for the Drag x Drive Global Jam test on August 9th and 10th, 2025.

DRAG X DRIVE OVERVIEW TRAILER SHOWCASES A NEW KIND OF 3-ON-3 SPORTS EXPERIENCE FOR NINTENDO SWITCH 2

It’s a whole new ballgame in Drag x Drive, with a new kind of 3-on-3 competitive sports experience utilising 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 will let you shoot, pass, dunk and perform tricks when it tips off August 14^th for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nintendo eShop.

 

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 controls^*1.

 

And that’s just the beginning:

• Hop into online^*2 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 GameChat^*3) 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 six 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.
• 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 customisable helmets, which you can use to personalise your driver’s appearance. Match them up with your choice of armour, frames and tires, customise colours and add your preferred number to complete your look.

 

Nintendo is hosting a Drag x Drive: Global Jam demo event on August 9^th and 10^th. Nintendo Switch 2 players with a Nintendo Switch Online memberships can get a sneak peek of the game at selected times prior to launch. For the full schedule and more details, visit the Nintendo website.

 

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^th, 12:00-16:00 CEST
• August 10^th, 02:00-06:00 CEST
• August 10^th, 18:00-22:00 CEST

 

Drag x Drive launches August 14^th for Nintendo Switch 2 as a digital-only release. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store. For more information, please visit the Nintendo website.

Source: Nintendo UK PR