Let’s play ball!
To celebrate the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release of Drag x Drive, Nintendo Switch Online is dedicating three new waves of icons to the new title. The distribution is said to run until August 28, 2025, with new waves arriving weekly, every Thursday, from August 7, 2025. Wave 1 is available now until August 14, 2025, at 00:59 UTC and consists of the following:
- 9 Characters (10 Platinum Points each)
- Of the 9 Characters, 9ย are NEW
- 9 Backgrounds (5 Platinum Points each)
- Of the 9 Backgrounds, 9 are NEW
Images of the new icons can be seen pictured here:
Aboutย Drag x Drive:
The next generation of 3-on-3 sports is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 system! โย Two hands are using Joy-Con 2 controllers like a mouse.
Hold each Joy-Conโข 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 shootโฆand score!
Team up withโor take onโfriends and other players from near and far online* in fast-paced 3-on-3 matches.
- Drive โย Slide both controllers forward to move in that direction.
- Turn โย Only slide one controller to pivot.
- Shoot โย Raise one hand and gently flick your wrist forward to shoot.
- Tricks โย Use the half-pipe to fly into the air and perform tricks and dunks.
Get ready for a whole new ballgame.
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