Mario Tennis Fever Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Get ready to serve up some fun with Mario Tennis Fever on Nintendo Switch 2, launching February 2026! With 38 playable characters, an RPG story mode for baby characters, and unique features like a freeze racket and miniaturizing mushroom racket, it's shaping up to be the biggest and best Mario Tennis game yet!
Marcus Thompson · 1 min read
New Mario Tennis Fever on Switch 2 - Largest Roster, Story Mode, Motion Controls & Online Play
Nintendo has revealed Mario Tennis Fever, a new entry in the series for the Switch 2, during its latest Direct presentation. The first trailer showcases both doubles and singles play, featuring a roster of 38 playable characters—the largest in the series' history. The game introduces several exciting modes. Players can compete in tournament play, test their skills in Challenge Towers—a series of epic battles with unique rules and objectives—or enjoy Mix It Up, which incorporates Wonder effects inspired by Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Mario Tennis Fever also offers a unique story mode where characters like Baby Mario and Yoshi adventure, using rackets and balls as weapons, and explore various baby-themed environments. Gameplay has been upgraded, allowing players to run for last-second saves and utilize special rackets, such as ice rackets that freeze an opponent's court or mushroom rackets that shrink adversaries. For an immersive experience, players can use Joy-Cons as rackets in a dedicated motion control mode. Online support is also available, enabling players to challenge opponents worldwide in both casual and ranked matches. Mario Tennis Fever is scheduled for release on February 12, 2026, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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Game info
- Official Name
- Mario Tennis Fever
- Brief Summary
- undefined
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Released
- February 12, 2026
- Genre
- Sport
- Play Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Languages
- French
