Nintendo serves up Mario Tennis Fever trailer – features, modes, date

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Nintendo has released an overview trailer for Mario Tennis Fever – the series’ next installment for Nintendo Switch 2. The video outlines the game’s expanded roster, new equipment that changes matches on the fly, and a slate of modes built for solo, local and online play. The release is set for Feb. 12 with support for both motion and traditional controls. The announcement also details online requirements and a local GameShare option for nearby players.

Release timing and platform

Mario Tennis Fever launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb. 12. The official overview trailer is available here: watch the trailer.

Roster and core play

The game emphasizes variety and established series fundamentals.

• 38 playable characters – the most in the series to date. Newcomers include Goomba, Nabbit, Piranha Plant, Baby Wario and Baby Waluigi.
• Classic shot types return, including Topspin, Slice and Lob.

Fever Rackets and momentum-shifting shots

Equipment adds tactical twists. Players can equip 30 new Fever Rackets, each with a unique effect:

• Ice Racket – turns parts of the court into a slippery frozen surface.
• Mini Mushroom Racket – shrinks the opponent to bite size.
• Shadow Racket – creates a duplicate of your character to confuse rivals.

Build a Fever Gauge to unleash a Fever Shot. If you are on defense, you can return the ball before it lands to flip the effect back onto your opponent.

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Modes for every skill level

Mario Tennis Fever mixes new ideas with returning favorites across solo, local and online options.

• Trial Towers – climb a sequence of challenges on your way to the top.
• Mix It Up – unconventional rule sets:
  • Ring Shot – aim through rings to earn points.
  • Forest Court Match – expand the court by feeding Piranha Plants a steady stream of balls.

  Local play and sharing

  The game supports GameShare: if a Nintendo Switch 2 user initiates a GameShare session with Mario Tennis Fever, up to three nearby players can join on their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch systems. Shared software is playable only during the active session started by the Nintendo Switch 2 host.

  Online and communication details

  • Internet, a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account are required for online features, including GameChat.
  • A compatible USB camera is required for video features. Availability may vary by country; terms and GameChat requirements apply (support.nintendo.com).
  • Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat.

  Content rating

  ESRB guidance: Mild Fantasy Violence.

  Final point – why it matters

  Mario Tennis Fever leans into accessible tennis with high-variance twists – a 38-character roster, 30 effect-driven rackets and a spread of modes that cover solo progression, party variations and competitive online play. If you want to see how the new systems interact, the official overview trailer is the clearest snapshot of what to expect on day one.

• Ring Shot – aim through rings to earn points.
• Forest Court Match – expand the court by feeding Piranha Plants a steady stream of balls.
• Internet, a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account are required for online features, including GameChat.
• A compatible USB camera is required for video features. Availability may vary by country; terms and GameChat requirements apply (support.nintendo.com).
• Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat.