Nintendo has just released a detailed overview trailer for *Mario Tennis Fever*, offering fans a comprehensive look at the upcoming sports title headed to the Switch 2. While the video dove into various gameplay modes and equipment options, the most significant reveal grabbing headlines is the official confirmation that Baby Waluigi is a fully playable character, solidifying his status as the game’s undisputed, tiny villainous star.
Baby Waluigi joins a dramatically expanded cast of 38 characters. For the first time, players can take control of other delightful additions, including Goomba, Nabbit, Piranha Plant, and the recently spotted Baby Wario. Beyond the character selection, the game introduces a massive collection of 30 “Fever Rackets,” each possessing unique abilities that shake up the match dynamics. Nintendo showed off potent examples like the Pokey Racket, which disrupts play by spawning enemies directly onto the opponent’s court, and the Golden Dash Racket, which offers a surge of character agility.
Crucially, the trailer also detailed the strategy required to counter these powerful Fever shots. If an opponent triggers a special racket ability, players can utilize skillful defense to turn the tables. By volleying the ball back—meaning hitting it before it touches the court—the player can send the debilitating effect straight back to the originator. For example, if an Ice Racket shot is aimed your way, a perfect volley ensures that slippery, frozen patch appears on your opponent’s side instead of yours.