Nintendo of America has announced that the 42nd Maximus Cup event for Tetris 99 will feature a collaboration with Splatoon 3 and its Expansion Pass DLC. The event will be held for three days.
The Tetris 99 42nd Maximus Cup – Splatoon 3 Edition event runs from 12:00 a.m. PT on August 16 to 11:59 p.m. PT on August 19. To participate, you’ll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member and play the Tetris 99 online mode during the event. Players will earn event points based on their placement in each match. After obtaining 100 event points, players unlock a new theme featuring art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by the Splatoon 3 game and Expansion Pass paid DLC.
Watch the new Tetris 99 trailer below:
Nintendo released Tetris 99 in 2019 as a complementary title with Nintendo Switch Online memberships. As the name suggests, the game is a 99-player battle royale with the gameplay of Tetris. Past Maximus Cups have featured art and music from Pikmin 4, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, WarioWare: Move It, Super Mario Bros Wonder and more.
Tetris 99 is available now for Nintendo Switch worldwide. Here’s a brief overview of the game, via the Nintendo eShop:
99 players. One winner!
Battle your way to the top in Tetris 99, a competitive online version of the iconic game.
With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you’ll be able to put your speed and skills to the test—and try to knock out opponents.
Reach the very pinnacle of Tetris achievement by becoming the last player standing!
