Nintendo’s next exclusive Switch 2 title is getting a very limited free trial period, and you’ll have to be fast if you want to try the game out. With the controversial pricing and post-game updates forMario Kart Worldmixed with thehigh anticipation ofDonkey Kong Bananza, the response to the major Switch 2 releases has been mixed so far. For fans on the fence about some future offerings, this limited upcoming free trial might be what some fans are looking for.
According to a post on X byNintendo of America,Drag x Drivewill be having a demo eventduring which players can try the game for free. The trial period is only happening on August 9 and August 10, and potential players must be a Nintendo Switch Online member. The times for the event are: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET (August 9), 8 p.m. to midnight ET (August 9), and noon to 4 p.m. ET (August 10).
Drag x Drive Has A Free Trial For NSO Members Starting In August
A Demo Right Before Release
Drag x Driveis a 3v3 basketball-esque multiplayer-focused game that takes full advantage of theSwitch 2’s mouse functionality. The game was previewed at several Switch 2 events before the console launch to mixed responses, but with this trial period,players will get to try the game themselvesbefore making a purchasing decision. The game will be released digital-only, and with the game only being $19.99 at launch, the game may be quite limited in its offerings.
Drag x Drivewillrelease on August 14, so thismay be the perfect time to have a free trial: right before the game releases, while it’s fresh in people’s minds. Players will use the Joy-Con 2 controllers to move their wheelchairs around the area, similar to controlling a real-life wheelchair. With few games taking advantage of the Switch 2’s mouse controls, this may be the title that Switch 2 fans want to try to see if the mouse functionality is something Nintendo might capitalize on in future games.
Drag x Drive Free Trial Dates & Times Explained
Very Specific Days And Times
The free trial forDrag x Driveis not a traditional demo that can be downloaded and played whenever. The trial is online-only and only available at the specific times released by Nintendo,6 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET (August 9), 8 p.m. to midnight ET (August 9), and noon to 4 p.m. ET (August 10). Any other time, the game trial will be unavailable.
With the trial being so limited, hopefully, fans who wish to try the game will get the chance, and the servers don’t experience any major issues. The trial times are strict, but to get a demo or trial period for a Switch 2 exclusive fromNintendoat all is a positive thing.
