Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Seems to Be Missing Local Multiplayer, But It Won’t Be a Trend

Based on the currently available information, it appears as though the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive game Drag x Drive will be missing local multiplayer support, but fans don’t have to worry about that starting a trend for the system. The vast majority of games for the original Switch are playable on the Nintendo Switch 2, ensuring that the console already has a vast library of local multiplayer games.

The Switch 2 being backward compatible with the original Switch means that there is plenty to play, but its own exclusives are few and far between so far. To date, the Switch 2 exclusive games include Mario Kart World, Fast Fusion, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Survival Kids, and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster. Out of these, Mario Kart World, Fast Fusion, and Survival Kids all have local multiplayer/co-op support. This fact makes it even more surprising that a new Switch 2 exclusive launching in August is missing the fan-favorite feature.

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Switch 2 Exclusive Drag x Drive Seems to Be Missing a Popular Feature

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 title Drag x Drive, which will utilize the system’s mouse functionality, appears to be missing a certain feature.

Drag x Drive appears to be missing local multiplayer support. The upcoming wheelchair basketball game’s official eShop page is live, claiming that it will only support one player on a single system and up to 12 players online. The lack of local multiplayer support has left some Switch 2 fans disappointed and worried that Nintendo may follow in the footsteps of other developers and largely leave local multiplayer in the past. But there’s really no reason to worry.

Switch 2 Exclusives With Local Multiplayer Support

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster – No
Donkey Kong Bananza – Yes
Drag x Drive – No
Fast Fusion – Yes
Mario Kart World – Yes
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – Yes
Survival Kids – Yes

The Drag x Drive concept may not lend itself well to local multiplayer support, but other Switch 2 games on the horizon readily support the feature. Local multiplayer will be available in the new Switch 2-exclusive modes for Super Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, plus Donkey Kong Bananza has local co-op, with one player taking on a support role as Pauline while Player 1 controls Donkey Kong.

Drag x Drive seemingly abandoning local multiplayer is disappointing, but there are plenty of local multiplayer experiences already available on Switch 2 with even more on the horizon. Not only that, but Drag x Drive is launching at a budget price of $19.99. The low price point may help make up for the lack of local multiplayer support and convince Switch 2 early adopters to pick the game up and ensure that it has a healthy online presence. We’ll find out once Drag x Drive launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 14.