Nintendo has announced Mario Tennis Fever for Switch 2, due out in 2026.
This latest version of Nintendo’s tennis series lets you slide and use new defensive maneuvers. New equipment includes Fever Rackets. You can keep your rally going to fill up your gauge then unleash a Fever Shot, which changes depending on your racket. There are 30 rackets in the game, each with their own abilities, and there are 38 playable characters — the most in series history.
As shown off during the Nintendo Direct, there’s even an Adventure mode where you play as the babies. The debut trailer is below:
Mario Tennis Fever launches on Switch 2 on February 12, 2026. Here’s the official blurb from Nintendo:
Swing into action with 30 different Fever Rackets, each with their own special abilities, and 38 playable characters – the most in series history. Pair topspins, slices, lobs and other familiar shots with new slide moves and defense-focused footwork. There are multiple modes to enjoy including Tournament, Trial Towers, Mix It Up mode (with Wonder effects!), and Adventure mode, where Mario and friends are transformed into babies and must defeat monsters to return to normal. Plus, experience Joy-Con 2 motion controls with Swing Mode! Mario Tennis Fever launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb. 12, 2026. Pre-orders will be available later today on Nintendo eShop and the My Nintendo Store.
For more, check out everything announced at the Nintendo Direct September 2025.
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