{"id":607400,"date":"2026-04-16T06:17:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/607400\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T06:17:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:17:09","slug":"two-the-prince-of-tennis-visual-novel-remasters-coming-to-switch-and-nintendo-switch-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/607400\/","title":{"rendered":"Two The Prince of Tennis visual novel remasters coming to Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Konami has announced that they\u2019ll be bringing The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival 0-40 and more\u2026 and The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival eternal passion! Tie break game will be coming to both the Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch. The titles will be digitally available on July 30, 2026 with Asia getting a special physical release.<\/p>\n<p>The Prince of Tennis is a manga series that began in 1999, with a sequel series titled The Prince of Tennis II. These two games are both coming to us from the PS2 era, with The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival having already received a rerelease on the Nintendo DS. Although they are both branded as The Prince of Tennis II games on their artwork, both of the original games released the sequel manga was written, explaining the difference in their listing title.<\/p>\n<p>The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival 0-40 and more\u2026<\/p>\n<p>The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival 0-40 and more\u2026\u00a0is a globally remastered edition of a legendary otome game that has been beloved in Japan for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>Key Features<\/p>\n<p>Experience\u00a0a school life filled with romance, surrounded by many charming Princes.Enjoy sweet and bittersweet date events unique to each Prince!Experience elegant, beautifully illustrated event CGs, with some artwork enhanced by animation.<\/p>\n<p>Story<\/p>\n<p>During summer vacation, a joint school festival is suddenly announced. This large-scale event is led by the tennis clubs of seven schools selected as representatives in the Kanto Middle School Tennis Tournament. As a second-year middle school student, you are appointed as a member of the festival\u2019s\u00a0management\u00a0committee.<\/p>\n<p>Your mission is to help the school you\u2019re assigned to take first place in the stall competition\u2014the highlight of the festival.<\/p>\n<p>Support the players, build trust with them, and make the right calls when it matters. Step by step, work your way toward first place. Your story with your prince begins when you choose which school you\u2019ll represent.<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0 Characters<\/p>\n<p>Seishun\u00a0Gakuen\u00a0Junior High School<\/p>\n<p>A powerhouse school that won the Kanto Tournament, carrying high expectations for a future national title.<\/p>\n<p>The team includes the mysterious Fuji, the endlessly cheerful Kikumaru, Kawamura\u2014who undergoes a complete transformation the moment he picks up a racket\u2014and the data-driven Inui.<\/p>\n<p>Momoshiro and Kaidoh are complete opposites, creating a tense dynamic between them, while Echizen remains cool and composed no matter the situation.<\/p>\n<p>This colorful group is usually kept in line by the strict Tezuka and the dependable Oishi.<\/p>\n<p>However, during the hectic days of the school festival, there are bound to be moments when their attention cannot reach everyone.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, Toyama from Shitenhoji Junior High School joins as a special guest\u2014and rumors say he\u2019s quite a handful\u2026<\/p>\n<p>This is a school that demands strong judgment and a deep sense of responsibility, requiring you to step up and make decisive choices when the captain and vice-captain are unable to intervene.<\/p>\n<p>Fudomine Junior High School<\/p>\n<p>With its lineup completely renewed from last year, this up-and-coming dark horse has shaken up tournaments with one surprise after another.<\/p>\n<p>United under Captain Tachibana, the team has overcome significant challenges together, forming strong bonds among its members.<\/p>\n<p>Their connection is so deep that they can come across as somewhat unapproachable, but at heart they are sincere, warm, and deeply loyal.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Chitose from Shitenhoji Junior High School joins as a special guest, and it is said that he shares a long-standing connection with Tachibana.<\/p>\n<p>If you face them honestly and without hesitation, they are sure to recognize you as one of their own.<\/p>\n<p>St. Rudolph Gakuin Junior High School<\/p>\n<p>A win-at-all-costs team, strengthened by bringing in top students from across the region to support the homegrown core led by Captain\u00a0Akazawa.<\/p>\n<p>The mastermind Mizuki \u201cwrites the scenario\u201d to perfectly control a match in tennis\u2014and that scenario is just as alive in the school festival\u2019s stall competition.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of the festival\u2019s management committee, you will naturally be expected to provide meticulous support that follows his scenario to the letter.<\/p>\n<p>If you can live up to those expectations while also keeping an eye on Captain Akazawa and Yuta\u2014who sometimes struggle to keep pace with Mizuki\u2019s momentum\u2014then you\u2019ll be valued as one of Rudolph.<\/p>\n<p>Yamabuki Junior High School<\/p>\n<p>Not flashy, but steady and reliable\u2014a prestigious tennis school built on solid, unwavering skill.<\/p>\n<p>The team includes Sengoku, the group\u2019s mood maker, Dan, who gives his all no matter the situation, and Shiraishi from Shitenhoji Junior High School, who joins as a special guest and is known for his gentle and considerate nature.<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, Yamabuki seems easygoing and welcoming\u2014but one player demands caution: Akutsu.<\/p>\n<p>Tricked by the tennis club\u2019s advisor, Banda, into taking part in the school festival, Akutsu finds himself here against his will, and his frustration is clear.<\/p>\n<p>Still, he is one of the team. How you choose to interact with Akutsu may become a major turning point during the festival.<\/p>\n<p>Hyotei Gakuen Junior High School<\/p>\n<p>A prestigious school with a brilliant record\u2014but this year, defeat at the Kanto Tournament has only sharpened its hunger for victory.<\/p>\n<p>This is also the school of Atobe, the very sponsor behind the joint school festival. What is required of those serving on Hyotei\u2019s organizing committee is not just high ability.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, it takes the mental strength to withstand the pressure and expectations placed upon them. Having been chosen for a position admired by many, you may find yourself facing sharp words\u2014or even harsher treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, can you stand your ground and keep pushing forward toward victory in the competition? Choosing Hyotei will demand true resolve.<\/p>\n<p>Rokkaku Junior High School<\/p>\n<p>A tennis powerhouse long known as one of Chiba\u2019s veteran contenders. Though every member of the team has known each other since childhood, there is nothing closed-off about their atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Raised by the sea and deeply connected to it, they possess hearts as broad and open as the ocean itself. Whether you win the stall competition or not, one thing is certain\u2014you will spend a lively and joyful summer together.<\/p>\n<p>If your goal is to make unforgettable memories at the school festival, Rokkaku Junior High School is the perfect choice!<\/p>\n<p>Rikkai University Junior High School<\/p>\n<p>Proud challengers who uphold the rule of \u201cabsolute victory,\u201dnever allowing defeat at any time or under any circumstances. That mindset remains unchanged even at the school festival\u2014their sole objective is winning the stall competition.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a perfectionist who resonates with this philosophy, there are few schools that will feel as natural a fit.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Captain Yukimura, who had been recovering from illness, is set to return for the festival.<\/p>\n<p>By supporting him while he is not yet back at full strength and helping the team work together smoothly, there will be no weaknesses in Rikkai\u2019s path to victory.<\/p>\n<p>The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival eternal passion! Tie break game<\/p>\n<p>The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival eternal passion! Tie break game\u00a0is a globally remastered edition of a legendary otome game that has been beloved in Japan for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0 Key Features<\/p>\n<p>Experience a\u00a0survival\u00a0life surrounded by many charming Princes.Enjoy sweet and bittersweet date events unique to each Prince!Experience elegant, beautifully illustrated event CGs, with some artwork enhanced by animation.<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0 Story<\/p>\n<p>During summer vacation, an intensive training camp is held for middle school tennis players from across the country. To train their minds and spirits on an uninhabited island, the ship sets sail with the players on board\u2014but they are caught in a storm, and only the players end up washed ashore on the island.<\/p>\n<p>The heroine, whose father is the ship\u2019s captain, and her friend are caught up in the incident as well. With no adults around, they somehow have to survive for the next few days.<\/p>\n<p>The princes seem to be setting up camps in two locations: by the sea and in the mountains. Choose one of the camps, and your life with them begins.<\/p>\n<p>\u25a0 Characters<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Mountain Route Group<\/p>\n<p>A group based at the mountainside camp, led by Tezuka of Seigaku. While worrying about your father, who went missing during the shipwreck, you continue exploring the island together with dependable players.<\/p>\n<p>What awaits you in the mountain area\u2026?<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Crop\u00a0Circle (Stream)<\/p>\n<p>While exploring the island, Kikumaru claims to have discovered a crop circle.<\/p>\n<p>With Kamio\u2019s report of a UFO sighting added to the mix, Kikumaru, Kamio, and Mukahi become excited by the idea of an alien encounter\u2014only for Inui to dismiss it outright, stating that the probability is \u201calmost zero.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Determined to prove Inui wrong, the three decide to search for evidence of a UFO and return to investigate the area upstream where the crop circle was found.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Mystery\u00a0Cave\u00a0and Abandoned Village<\/p>\n<p>Nioh discovers a cave hidden behind a waterfall. Around the abandoned village nearby, Fuji and Yanagi sense a mysterious gaze watching them.<\/p>\n<p>Tezuka dismisses all reports as nothing more than imagination and orders the exploration to be halted.<\/p>\n<p>Feeling something is clearly amiss, Fuji, Tachibana, Oshitari, Sanada, Yanagi, and Nioh defy the order and head toward the abandoned village to investigate further.<\/p>\n<p>The Old Mansion<\/p>\n<p>Kirihara discovers a suspicious old mansion at the edge of a forest that covers much of the mountain area.<\/p>\n<p>After hearing that there are signs of human presence, Ryoma, Kaidoh,\u00a0Ibu, Hiyoshi, Yagyu, and others take an interest.<\/p>\n<p>However, Tezuka forbids any further investigation, stating that there is no need to examine dangerous places.<\/p>\n<p>Convinced that something is hidden within the mansion, six of them decide to explore it secretly, without Tezuka\u2019s knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>The Ruined Abandoned Hospital<\/p>\n<p>Kenya discovers an abandoned hospital far from camp and proposes investigating the clearly suspicious facility.<\/p>\n<p>Driven by curiosity, Kintaroh and Chitose eagerly agree, while Shiraishi also supports the idea, reasoning that there are no other leads.<\/p>\n<p>Tezuka rejects the proposal, warning that the building contains many dangerous pieces of equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Though the explanation sounds reasonable, the Shitenhoji group cannot shake their sense of unease and secretly heads out to explore the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Doubts About the Leader<\/p>\n<p>Oishi reports that he has found Sumire Ryuzaki on the island, who had gone missing after the shipwreck.<\/p>\n<p>However, Tezuka not only postpones the suggestion to search for her immediately, but also orders Oishi to remain confined to the lodge for \u201closing his composure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As doubts toward Tezuka grow within the mountain group due to this harsh decision, Oishi, Kawamura, Inui, and Momoshiro appear convinced that Tezuka is acting with a hidden intention.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Sea Route Group<\/p>\n<p>A group based at the seaside camp, led by Atobe of Hyotei.<\/p>\n<p>Using your natural cheerfulness and courage, you build trust with the players while continuing to explore the island<\/p>\n<p>The Crop Circle (Field)<\/p>\n<p>While exploring the island, Minami reports finding a strange pattern resembling a crop circle in an open field.<\/p>\n<p>Jackal\u2019s testimony that he witnessed a UFO-like object fuels the speculation, leading Kentaroh to propose a theory that there may be a UFO base on the island.<\/p>\n<p>While most dismiss it as nonsense, they recruit Yuta\u2014the only one who shows interest\u2014and the four perform a ritual known as \u201cContactee\u201d in an attempt to summon a UFO.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Treasure\u00a0Map<\/p>\n<p>Akazawa discovers a mysterious cave inside a cliff that collapsed during an earthquake.<\/p>\n<p>The location matches a spot marked with a red symbol on an old map found by Shishido.<\/p>\n<p>Excited by the possibility, Kurobane and Marui speculate that it may be a treasure map.<\/p>\n<p>Under Mizuki\u2019s direction, the group examines the map, revealing a hidden message through a heat-based trick and uncovering a map of the cave\u2019s interior.<\/p>\n<p>The Dinosaur\u2019s Shadow<\/p>\n<p>In a fog-covered forest, Sengoku encounters a massive shadow resembling a dinosaur.<\/p>\n<p>Yukimura also claims to have found dinosaur footprints similar to those he has seen in an encyclopedia.<\/p>\n<p>Although Atobe dismisses the idea as ridiculous, the fact that there are two witnesses leaves Sengoku and Yukimura uneasy.<\/p>\n<p>You head toward a nearby lake where the footprints were found along with the eager Akutagawa, Saeki, and Amane who call it a major discovery\u2014and without Atobe\u2019s permission.<\/p>\n<p>Conflict Among the Members<\/p>\n<p>Refusing to interact with the others, Kite, Hirakoba, and Kai isolate themselves at a separate lodge and act independently.<\/p>\n<p>They conclude that the shipwreck was a conspiracy orchestrated by Atobe\u2014and by extension, Hyotei\u2014and continue to treat him as an enemy.<\/p>\n<p>During this time, Atobe is bitten by a venomous snake and falls into critical condition, leading Yukimura to assume the role of acting leader.<\/p>\n<p>Taking advantage of the situation, three members from Higa openly voice their dissatisfaction with Atobe and clash with Otori, who admires him.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, tensions also rise between Kite and Akutsu.<\/p>\n<p>You can also check out trailers for each game below.<\/p>\n<p>Both of these visual novels will release for the Nintendo eShop on July 303, 2026. Get a look at additional Nintendo Switch coverage <a href=\"https:\/\/nintendoeverything.com\/category\/platforms\/switch\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, and Nintendo Switch 2 coverage <a href=\"https:\/\/nintendoeverything.com\/category\/platforms\/switch-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Konami has announced that they\u2019ll be bringing The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival 0-40 and more\u2026 and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":607401,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[442],"tags":[49,48,82,593,229209,229210],"class_list":{"0":"post-607400","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tennis","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-sports","11":"tag-tennis","12":"tag-the-prince-of-tennis-doki-doki-survival-tie-break-game","13":"tag-the-prince-of-tennis-sweet-school-festival-0-40-and-more"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/607400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=607400"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/607400\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/607401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=607400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=607400"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=607400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}