Story mode revealed, too
Mario Tennis Acesis still on track for a June 22 release date, so Nintendo is gearing up for the launch with an online demo. Similar toSplatoon’sGlobal TestfireandARMS’Global Testpunch,Aceswill get an Online Tournament demo that will run for a few days to test server load.
While there isn’t confirmation on what characters or courts will be available, this will give everyone a chance to try out the game before launch. Players will also unlock Mario’s classic outfit for use in the main game on release. The demo will run from June 1 to June 3.
Get ready to hit the courts with the#MarioTennisAces Pre-launch Online Tournament demo event for#NintendoSwitchfrom 6/1 6pm PT – 6/3 11:59pm PT!pic.twitter.com/cS4oa5XuuV
— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS)Jul 20, 2025
In addition to that info, Nintendo of Japan has uploaded an overview trailer forAcesthat covers some of the story mode content. It looks like Luigi inadvertently unleashes some kind of evil on the Mushroom Kingdom that can only be combated with the power of Tennis. That sounds like all kinds of stupid that I need in my life.
After the major disappointment that wasMario Tennis: Ultra Smash,Acesis looking a lot better. I occasionally pull outPower Tennisfrom time to time, so it would be nice to finally retire that and get another classic Mario sports game going. Now we just need a newMario Golfand I’ll be all set.
マリオテニス エース 紹介映像[Nintendo Japan via YouTube]
