Mario Tennis Fever Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 With Largest Character Roster Yet

Nintendo has officially announced Mario Tennis Fever for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, bringing fresh gameplay innovation and the most expansive character roster seen in the series to date.

Revealed during a recent Nintendo Direct broadcast, Mario Tennis Fever is set for worldwide release on February 12, 2025. The debut trailer confirmed that the game will feature 38 playable characters, marking a new milestone for the Mario Tennis franchise.

Players can expect to see fan favorites alongside new competitors as they engage in classic tennis action with unique twists.

Nintendo has also developed several new game modes, ensuring Mario Tennis Fever is packed with content for both solo and multiplayer enthusiasts. Among the headline modes is Tournament Mode, designed to test players’ skills in a competitive bracket format.

Trial Towers Mode offers progressively challenging matches, while Mix It Up Mode incorporates Wonder Effects inspired by Super Mario Bros.

Wonder, introducing unpredictable mechanics to keep matches exciting.

These modes are complemented by robust online support, allowing users to challenge friends and competitors worldwide. A unique highlight of Mario Tennis Fever is the integration of enhanced Joy-Con 2 motion controls.

In Swing Mode, players can simulate real tennis by physically swinging the Joy-Con like a racket, introducing an intuitive, motion-based gameplay experience reminiscent of classic Nintendo sports titles. Adding narrative depth, the game includes a story-driven Adventure Mode.

In this mode, Mario, Luigi, and the Mushroom Kingdom crew find themselves transformed into babies, embarking on a whimsical quest to defeat monsters and return to their normal forms.

This mode builds on the series’ tradition of injecting creativity and humor into its single-player offerings. Nintendo describes Mario Tennis Fever as a title where players can “swing into action with 30 different Fever Rackets, each featuring unique abilities tailored to different playstyles.” The company emphasizes pairing familiar tennis shots—topspins, slices, lobs—with brand-new slide moves and defense-focused footwork.

The return of Adventure Mode was also underscored as a way to further immerse players in the Mushroom Kingdom universe. Mario Tennis Fever’s announcement further cements Nintendo’s commitment to delivering rich, feature-packed experiences on the new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.

As the February 12, 2025, release date approaches, anticipation is building among series fans and competitive gamers alike. The original reveal and trailer can be viewed via Nintendo’s official channels, and additional updates from the Nintendo Direct showcase provide further insight into what promises to be one of next year's most anticipated Switch 2 releases.

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