Mario Tennis Fever Sets Series Record with 38 Playable Characters on Nintendo Switch 2
With anticipation building across the gaming community, Mario Tennis Fever is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, promising the most extensive character roster in the series’ history.
Nintendo has officially confirmed a worldwide release date of February 12, 2026, with the game available in both physical format and digitally via the Nintendo eShop. Nintendo unveiled a comprehensive overview trailer, spotlighting the title’s robust lineup and innovative features.
Mario Tennis Fever invites fans to hit the court as one of 38 distinct characters, surpassing all previous entries in the Mario Tennis series.
The roster introduces newcomers such as Goomba, Nabbit, Piranha Plant, Baby Wario, and Baby Waluigi, each bringing their own style to the court.
These debutants join longstanding fan favorites like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and more. A standout addition to gameplay is the Fever Rackets system.
Players can equip their characters with 30 uniquely designed rackets, each with special abilities.
For instance, the Ice Racket can convert sections of the court into a slippery, frozen surface, challenging players’ movement and strategy.
Meanwhile, the Shadow Racket creates a phantom duplicate to distract opponents, and the Mini Mushroom Racket temporarily shrinks rival characters, creating unpredictable and dynamic rally exchanges. Complementing the extensive character and equipment choices, Mario Tennis Fever includes new and returning game modes tailored for competitive and casual play.
The Trial Towers mode offers a tiered set of challenges, urging competitors to climb to the summit through skillful play.
Mix It Up mode shakes up traditional tennis rules with creative spins such as Ring Shot—where accurate shots through rings score extra points—and Forest Court Match, featuring interactive elements like feeding Piranha Plants to widen the playing field. Complete Playable Character List for Mario Tennis Fever - Mario - Luigi - Peach - Daisy - Rosalina - Pauline - Wario - Waluigi - Toad - Toadette - Luma - Yoshi - Bowser - Bowser Jr. - Donkey Kong - Boo - Shy Guy - Koopa Troopa - Kamek - Spike - Diddy Kong - Chain Chomp - Birdo - Koopa Paratroopa - Petey Piranha - Piranha Plant - Boom Boom - Blooper - Dry Bowser - Dry Koopa - Baby Mario - Baby Luigi - Baby Peach - Wiggler - Nabbit - Goomba - Baby Wario - Baby Waluigi With an all-time high in playable characters and an impressive array of fresh features, Mario Tennis Fever is poised to be a must-have release for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Fans and newcomers alike can look forward to intense matches, creative modes, and the joyful chaos that the Mushroom Kingdom is known for when the title launches globally on February 12, 2026.
Nintendo has officially confirmed a worldwide release date of February 12, 2026, with the game available in both physical format and digitally via the Nintendo eShop. Nintendo unveiled a comprehensive overview trailer, spotlighting the title’s robust lineup and innovative features.
Mario Tennis Fever invites fans to hit the court as one of 38 distinct characters, surpassing all previous entries in the Mario Tennis series.
The roster introduces newcomers such as Goomba, Nabbit, Piranha Plant, Baby Wario, and Baby Waluigi, each bringing their own style to the court.
These debutants join longstanding fan favorites like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and more. A standout addition to gameplay is the Fever Rackets system.
Players can equip their characters with 30 uniquely designed rackets, each with special abilities.
For instance, the Ice Racket can convert sections of the court into a slippery, frozen surface, challenging players’ movement and strategy.
Meanwhile, the Shadow Racket creates a phantom duplicate to distract opponents, and the Mini Mushroom Racket temporarily shrinks rival characters, creating unpredictable and dynamic rally exchanges. Complementing the extensive character and equipment choices, Mario Tennis Fever includes new and returning game modes tailored for competitive and casual play.
The Trial Towers mode offers a tiered set of challenges, urging competitors to climb to the summit through skillful play.
Mix It Up mode shakes up traditional tennis rules with creative spins such as Ring Shot—where accurate shots through rings score extra points—and Forest Court Match, featuring interactive elements like feeding Piranha Plants to widen the playing field. Complete Playable Character List for Mario Tennis Fever - Mario - Luigi - Peach - Daisy - Rosalina - Pauline - Wario - Waluigi - Toad - Toadette - Luma - Yoshi - Bowser - Bowser Jr. - Donkey Kong - Boo - Shy Guy - Koopa Troopa - Kamek - Spike - Diddy Kong - Chain Chomp - Birdo - Koopa Paratroopa - Petey Piranha - Piranha Plant - Boom Boom - Blooper - Dry Bowser - Dry Koopa - Baby Mario - Baby Luigi - Baby Peach - Wiggler - Nabbit - Goomba - Baby Wario - Baby Waluigi With an all-time high in playable characters and an impressive array of fresh features, Mario Tennis Fever is poised to be a must-have release for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Fans and newcomers alike can look forward to intense matches, creative modes, and the joyful chaos that the Mushroom Kingdom is known for when the title launches globally on February 12, 2026.
