Mario Tennis Fever announced for Switch 2

As a passionate gamer, I’m thrilled to share the news that Nintendo is bringing us a new addition to the Mario franchise – “Mario Tennis Fever” for the Switch 2! Mark your calendars for February 12, 2026, as this exhilarating tennis experience will be available then. If you’re ready to serve up some fun, it’ll cost $69.99. Can’t wait to get my hands on it!

Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo:

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Hit the court for explosive action in the latest Mario Tennis game!

Experience a thrilling tennis adventure with Mario and his pals, where you’ll encounter exhilarating gameplay! Master various shots such as topspins, slices, lobs, and more, combined with agile moves and fresh defensive strategies to outsmart your rivals on the court. Maintain a continuous rally, amplify your Fever Gauge, and release potent Fever Shots! Enhance these attacks by equipping Fever Rackets for impressive special effects!

Chill the court using the Ice Paddle, call forth shrinking mushrooms against opponents with the Mini Mushroom Paddle, replicate yourself with the Shadow Paddle, and much more! Combine 30 unique Fever Rackets with 38 playable characters (the most ever in this series) to discover a strategy that suits your style.

Serve Up Casual or Competitive Play in a Variety of Game Modes

Experience commentary from a chattering blossom during the tournament, challenge yourself in Trial Towers with different tasks, or engage in matches with surprising rules and special effects in Mix it Up. Try your hand at informal matches with adjustable settings using an Online Room, or strive for victory in Ranked Matches. For a more immersive gameplay, use the Joy-Con™ 2 controller like a racket by gently swinging it in Swing Mode.

*Online refers to playing games over the internet

In this adventure, Mario and his companions find themselves magically turned into infants while exploring a distant, monster-infested island. As they navigate through the story, they must learn to play tennis again as babies, using their newfound abilities to overcome the monsters and reclaim their original forms in the Adventure mode.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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2025-09-12 19:31