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Nintendo Switch 2’s Exclusive Game Drag x Drive Announced with Release Date but No Price Revealed

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Exciting News: Drag x Drive Gets a Confirmed Release Date for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has just announced a highly anticipated exclusive game for the upcoming Switch 2, titled Drag x Drive. The announcement was made via Nintendo’s Today! app, providing fans with an official release date for the game’s debut on the new console.

Release Details and Digital-Only Launch

Drag x Drive will be available exclusively through the Nintendo eShop starting August 14, 2025. Notably, there are no plans for a physical release, making it a digital-only title at launch. This move aligns with Nintendo’s increasing focus on digital distribution for their upcoming console titles.

Pricing Remains a Mystery

As of now, Nintendo has not shared any information regarding the price of Drag x Drive. The game was first announced in April during the Switch 2 reveal Nintendo Direct, but details about its cost are still under wraps. Fans will have to wait for official confirmation as the release date approaches.

What Is Drag x Drive About?

This exclusive Nintendo-developed game features innovative gameplay where players use the Joy-Con controllers in a unique way. The game involves 3v3 basketball-style matches, but with a twist: players control characters in wheelchairs, mimicking wheel-pushing actions. Using the Joy-Con controllers in mouse mode, players can simulate pushing wheels, accelerate, and perform tricks, adding a dynamic layer to the gameplay experience.

Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Titles for the Second Half of 2025

With the release date of Drag x Drive set, we’re gaining insight into other exclusive titles planned for Switch 2 later this year. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming:

  • July 17: Donkey Kong Bananza, which recently featured its own Nintendo Direct presentation.
  • August 14: Drag x Drive, the new exclusive game.
  • July 24: Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV.
  • August 28: Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World.

Other notable exclusives without confirmed release dates include Kirby Air Riders, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Splatoon Raiders. Additionally, FromSoftware’s highly anticipated The Duskbloods, not related to Bloodborne 2, is expected sometime in 2026.

More Exciting Titles for Fans and New Owners

Aside from the upcoming exclusives, Nintendo has a lineup of major titles scheduled for both Switch and Switch 2 later in 2025. These include the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which are expected to appeal to a wide range of players eager to experience these flagship franchises on the new hardware.

Stay Tuned for More Updates

As the launch date approaches, keep an eye out for further details about Drag x Drive and other upcoming titles. Nintendo continues to build excitement for their next-generation console with a mix of innovative gameplay and beloved franchises, ensuring a compelling lineup for gamers worldwide.

Alex "Pixel" Petrov

Alex "Pixel" Petrov

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