Tetris 99’s 50th Maximus Cup Event Announced by Nintendo
▼ Summary
– Nintendo is holding a special Tetris 99 event from December 4th to 8th, 2025, to celebrate the launch of Kirby Air Riders on the Switch 2.
– This event is the 50th Maximus Cup, where players can earn a new theme inspired by Kirby Air Riders.
– To unlock the theme, Nintendo Switch Online members must earn 100 event points by playing Tetris 99 online during the event period.
– The unlockable theme includes custom art, music, and Tetrimino designs based on the Kirby Air Riders game.
– Nintendo also released new Animal Crossing and Metroid-themed icons for Switch Online members this week.
Nintendo is celebrating the launch of Kirby Air Riders on the Switch 2 with a special in-game event for its popular battle royale title, Tetris 99. This limited-time competition, running from December 4th through December 8th, 2025, offers players the chance to earn a unique cosmetic theme. Notably, this event represents a significant milestone as the 50th Maximus Cup held within the game.
Participants must be active Nintendo Switch Online members. By playing the standard online mode of Tetris 99 during the event window, they will earn points based on their final placement in each match. The goal is to accumulate a total of 100 event points. Upon reaching this threshold, a brand-new theme unlocks, transforming the game’s visuals and audio with exclusive art, music, and Tetrimino designs all inspired by the new Kirby Air Riders game.
This crossover continues a long-running tradition for Tetris 99, which has frequently partnered with other major Nintendo franchises. Previous Maximus Cup events have featured themes based on Donkey Kong, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and iconic series like The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Super Mario. These events provide a compelling reason for players to return to the competitive puzzle game while promoting Nintendo’s latest releases.
Separately, Nintendo Switch Online members have also received new icon rewards this week. The service has added a fresh set of Animal Crossing: New Horizons icons for profile customization. Additionally, members can unlock special icons by playing classic games available through the subscription, specifically Metroid II: Return of Samus and Metroid Zero Mission, offering further incentives for fans of the iconic bounty hunter.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
