Mario Tennis Fever officially launches as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has just welcomed one of the most anticipated sports titles of the year: Mario Tennis Fever. The game is now officially available, delivering explosive tennis matches with the signature Mushroom Kingdom style, alongside major upgrades in graphics and gameplay.

Mario Tennis Fever (Image source: Nintendo)
Mario Tennis Fever (Image source: Nintendo)

Intense gameplay with the Fever Shots system

Mario Tennis Fever stays true to the series’ core mechanics with familiar techniques like topspins, slices, and lobs. However, the real highlight is the Fever Gauge. By maintaining rallies, players can charge the gauge and activate Fever Shots—powerful super moves that can turn the tide of a match.

Fiery tennis matches in Mario Tennis Fever (Image source: Nintendo)
Fiery tennis matches in Mario Tennis Fever (Image source: Nintendo)

These abilities are further enhanced by the Fever Rackets system. With more than 30 racket types, each one provides a unique effect when performing special shots:

  • Flame Racket: Burns the court and opponents.
  • Ice Racket: Creates slippery ice that can make opponents stumble.
  • Lightning Racket: Summons lightning to temporarily stun opponents.
  • Ty-Foo Racket: Creates a whirlwind that blows away the ball and players.
  • Mud Racket: Creates mud puddles that reduce ball bounce and slow opponents.

The largest character roster in series history

Nintendo went big with a roster of 38 playable characters, the largest in the Mario Tennis series to date. Characters are divided into roles such as All-around, Defensive, Powerful, Speedy, Technical, and Tricky, allowing deep strategic customization when paired with different rackets.

Mix and match 30 different Fever Rackets with 38 playable characters (Image source: Nintendo)
Mix and match 30 different Fever Rackets with 38 playable characters (Image source: Nintendo)

Multiple exciting game modes

The game offers a wide range of modes to keep players engaged:

  • Adventure: A quirky story where Mario and his friends are turned into children on a mysterious island. Players must help them regain their skills, defeat monsters, and return to their original forms.
  • Tournament: Competitive tournaments with Talking Flower as the commentator.
  • Mix It Up: A fun mode featuring unexpected rules and Wonder Effects.
  • Swing Mode: Uses the motion sensors of Joy-Con 2 to simulate real tennis swings.

Community connection with GameShare

One standout feature is GameShare, which lets one owner of the game on Nintendo Switch 2 share and play with up to three nearby friends (using Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch) without requiring them to purchase their own copy during that session.

In addition, Online Room and Ranked Matches promise intense competition among players worldwide. You can also use amiibo to unlock character-themed tennis balls.

As of February 12, 2026, Mario Tennis Fever is a full exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a must-play title for fans of Nintendo’s fun and accessible sports games.