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Nintendo Reveals Mario Tennis Fever for Switch 2, Launching February 12, 2026

It is the first mainline entry since 2018.

Overview

  • The game debuts a Fever racket system with a chargeable gauge that powers special shots, with 30 rackets offering distinct effects.
  • Nintendo lists 38 playable characters, marking the largest roster in the franchise.
  • New defensive options include sliding and diving, with optional Swing Mode using Joy‑Con 2 motion controls.
  • Confirmed play types span Tournament, Trial Towers, Mix It Up with Wonder effects, and online play through Rooms and Ranked matches.
  • Adventure mode features baby versions of the cast as players relearn skills across an overworld with minigames and boss encounters.