Mario Tennis Switch Release Dates, More Details Revealed

As teased earlier this week, Nintendo shared more information on Mario Tennis Aces during today's Nintendo Direct presentation. We learned a ton of new details about the upcoming Switch sports game, including when it'll release around: June 22.

On top of basic actions like topspin, slices, and lobs, Mario Tennis Aces introduces new Zone Shots. These allow you to pinpoint any spot you want to aim at on the court using motion controls. They're also really powerful and can damage an opponent's racket if they're hit. If you're hit by three Zone Shots, your racket will break completely and you'll forfeit the match. They're not all-powerful, however; you can stop a Zone Shot with a block.

In addition to Zone Shots, Mario Tennis Aces features a new mechanic called Zone Speed. This slows down the action around you, allowing you to move around the court in seemingly high-speed.

Aces is the first new installment in the series since 2015's Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash for Wii U. It also marks the first Mario Tennis game since the Game Boy Advance entry, Mario Tennis: Power Tour, to feature a single-player story mode.

Mario Tennis Aces was first revealed during the surprise Nintendo Direct Mini presentation that aired back in January. The game is developed by Camelot, the studio behind the Golden Sun series and numerous other Mario Sports titles.

Nintendo revealed a ton of new Switch and 3DS titles during today's Direct presentation, including … You can see all of the biggest announcements from the broadcast in our Nintendo Direct news roundup.

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