Nintendo Reveals Mario Tennis Fever, Launches On Switch 2 in February

Nintendo has revealed Mario Tennis Fever, the next entry in the long-running Mario-fronted tennis series, and it’s coming exclusively to Switch 2 in February. More specifically, it launches on Switch 2 on February 12. 

Nintendo announced the game during today’s Nintendo Direct with a gameplay trailer showcasing new footwork additions like the ability to slide, dive, and more. Plus, there are 30 different Fever Rackets to use; build up your Fever meter and unleash special moves with the Flame Racket, Ice Racket, Mini Mushroom Racket, and even the Shadow Racket. Each of these rackets comes with its own special ability, and you can pair them with 38 different playable characters. 

Check it out for yourself in the Mario Tennis Fever reveal trailer below: 

Mario Tennis Fever features various modes like Tournament, Trial Towers, Mix It Up, which features Wonder Flowers, and Online Modes. Plus, you can use the Joy-Con 2’s motion controls via Swing Mode. In the Adventure mode, characters are turned into babies and you’ll need to teach them how to play tennis, defeat monsters, and advance through various worlds to get things back to normal.

Mario Tennis Fever launches February 12, 2026, on Switch 2. 

In the meantime, read Game Informer’s Mario Tennis Aces review. 

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