Experience the thrill of three fresh games with the current Game Trial offer
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are in for a treat this August, as the gaming giant offers exclusive game trials, discounts, and Platinum Points for three popular titles.
Starting off, the highly anticipated multiplayer sports game, Drag x Drive, will be available for a limited demo from August 9 to August 10, 2025. The demo, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 users with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, will take place during specific play windows: August 9 (3 AM–7 AM PT and 5 PM–9 PM PT) and August 10 (9 AM–1 PM PT).
If you manage to get your hands on Drag x Drive during the trial, you'll be able to purchase the full game, priced at $19.99/£16.99, on August 14, 2025. Progress made during the trial will carry over if you decide to purchase the game.
Alongside the Drag x Drive demo, Nintendo Switch Online members can enjoy a "7-day free trial ticket" for the service as a My Nintendo gift. This offer will be available from August 7–21, 2025 for zero Platinum Points, making it an ideal opportunity for newcomers to the service.
Apart from the Drag x Drive demo, Nintendo Switch Online members can also play three other games as part of the Game Trials: A Little to the Left, Cursed to Golf, and Vampire Survivors.
In A Little to the Left, players will find themselves sorting, stacking, and organizing household objects in a tidy puzzle game. On the other hand, Cursed to Golf takes place in Golf Purgatory, where players face devious courses and mad obstacles. Lastly, Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror game with rogue-lite elements where players mow down thousands of night creatures.
To sweeten the deal, these games are currently available at discounted prices. You can get 40% off A Little to the Left, 75% off Cursed to Golf, and 15% off Vampire Survivors. However, these savings will only last until October 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT for A Little to the Left, November 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT for Cursed to Golf, and November 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT for Vampire Survivors.
As a Nintendo Switch Online member, you'll have access to online multiplayer in various games, classic NES, Super NES, and Nintendo 64 game libraries (including online play for N64), DLC, retro games, and missions/rewards that earn Platinum Points for digital or physical rewards.
Don't forget that a persistent Internet, compatible smartphone, and Nintendo Account age 13+ are required to access some online features on the app, including voice chat. Data charges may apply when accessing online features.
Lastly, players can earn 100 Platinum Points by trying out the Game Trial as a Nintendo Switch Online member. However, please note that the Game Trials are not available in all countries.
With these exciting offers, Nintendo continues its commitment to letting online subscribers experience upcoming titles temporarily, with convenient transfer of trial progress to the full game and engagement incentives like free trial tickets for the subscription service. So, gear up and get ready to enjoy these fantastic games!
- In addition to the demo for Drag x Drive, Nintendo Switch Online members can play three other games as part of the Game Trials: A Little to the Left, Cursed to Golf, and Vampire Survivors, each currently available at discounted prices.
- As a Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) member, one can have access to a variety of benefits such as online multiplayer, classic NES, Super NES, and Nintendo 64 game libraries, DLC, retro games, and missions/rewards that earn Platinum Points for digital or physical rewards.
- Apart from the exclusive game trials and discounts, Nintendo Switch Online is offering a "7-day free trial ticket" as a My Nintendo gift for newcomers from August 7–21, 2025 at zero Platinum Points.
- For home-and-garden enthusiasts and tech-savvy individuals alike, the lifestyle section of the My Nintendo rewards catalog offers a range of gadgets and technology items that can be purchased with accrued Platinum Points.
- Besides enjoying the latest games and discounts, Switch Online members earn 100 Platinum Points by trying out the Game Trial, although Game Trials are not available in all countries.
