Revealed on the publisher’s new Nintendo Today app, Nintendo has confirmed the release date of an upcomingNintendo Switch 2exclusive game, boasting multiplayer competitiveness. The Nintendo Today smart-device app was announced during the publisher’s March Direct showcase, designed to perform like a daily calendar for Nintendo fans and become the platform for big announcements and details regarding theSwitch 2and games.
To solidify the new console as a go-to home for diverse games, theNintendo Switch 2 has a long list of confirmed gamesheading to its catalog. Joining theMario Kart Worldlaunch title, other Nintendo exclusives includeDonkey Kong Bananza,Pokemon Legends: Z-A, andHyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. On the third-party games front, titles such asCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition,Elden Ring, andFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeare also joining the handheld’s selection.
Nintendo announced through the Nintendo Today app that the wheelchair sports games,Drag x Drive, will be released exclusively on the Switch 2 on Jun 25, 2025.Drag x Drivewas announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and gameplay revolves around wheelchair basketball games where sports enthusiasts can compete in 3v3 matches. To flaunt the console’s new tech, the title was crafted with the Joy-Con 2’s mouse mode in mind, and players can also utilize the platform’s motion controls to mimic operating a wheelchair. Additionally, teammates can raise their arms and clap to encourage players to pass the ball, suggesting that the multiplayer will require a lot of activity and provide a good workout.
Drag x Drive Receives Confirmed Release Date as a Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive
Fans were not expecting the wheelchair sports game to be a part of the line-up, rubbing shoulders with othersurprising Switch 2 Direct reveals, including FromSoftware’s new IPThe Duskbloods. Gamers were quick to praise Nintendo’s inclusivity and representation of disabilities, and initial gameplay feedback praised the short learning curve while getting to know the controls and its arcade feel. Comparisons were also made toRocket Leagueand Wii Sports basketball, and interested parties won’t have long to wait until they can try the game for themselves.
In addition toDrag x Drive, Nintendo fans have moreSwitch 2 exclusives to look forward to this summer.Donkey Kong BananzaandSuper Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TVboth have scheduled July launches, whileKirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed Worldwill now share an August release month withDrag x Drive, meaning there’s something for everyone to play during their summer holidays.
