During today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo and Camelot announced Mario Tennis Fever, the next entry in the Mario Tennis series. This entry is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 12, 2026, as part of the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary.
Nintendo revealed that a total of 38 playable characters will be available at launch, featuring Pauline, Rosalina, and many more. 30 Fever Rackets, which each have a different ability, are featured throughout the game.
A variety of modes were showcased, including Adventure Mode, which looks to be more extensive than the one found in Mario Tennis Aces at first glance. Mario, Luigi, Peach, and more are turned into babies, requiring them to learn tennis from the beginning and embark on adventures.
An overview of the game is available below via 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 February 12, 2026.
