Splatoon 2’s free post-launch content support might be winding down next month, but Mario Tennis Aces on Switch is still going strong. Nintendo has now confirmed that it’ll be adding three new playable characters to the game’s steadily expanding roster, starting in January.
As Mario characters go, Nintendo’s upcoming selections aren’t exactly what you might call A-listers, but they’re welcome additions all the same – and it’s nice to see some lesser-utilised faces getting their moment in the spotlight, instead of having to endure a repeat of Mario Kart 8’s Pink Gold Peach nonsense all over again.
According to Nintendo, Mario Tennis Aces’ next characters will be Luma – frequent companion to everybody’s favourite space-princess Rosalina, and “Technique” player type – as well as occasional Mario mini-boss Boom Boom, who slots into the “Defensive” player category. Pauline (best known as the mayor of New Donk City in Super Mario Odyssey these days) rounds out the trio, and is listed as a “Speedy” character. All three make their grand entrance below.
Source: Eurogamer Pauline, Luma, and Boom Boom join Mario Tennis Aces' playable roster early next year