After last week’s update to Tetris 99 title, Nintendo just dropped a massive crossover event featuring the game and a recent Switch blockbuster, Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
There will be a Maximus Cup, being the 29th edition of the event, happening later this week for all the Nintendo lovers. It will require them to play Tetris 99 in order to unlock an amazing Kirby-inspired reward.
Nintendo fans hyped to see Tetris 99 x Kirby, and the Forgotten Land!
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Ever since its initial debut in 2019, the tile-matching game has mostly impressed the fans. It’s basically free, but only for those users who are members of the NSO subscription service. Basically, it operates in a battle royale-like format with 99 players competing at once simultaneously.
The Maximus Cup will begin on April 22 and will run till April 25. What lies ahead for the curious players is an iconic Kirby theme upon successfully accumulating 100 event points. The theme will also feature art, music, and Tetrimino designs, all inspired by the new Kirby installment.
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Speaking of how one can participate, then it’s quite simple to do. Players, who are Nintendo Switch Online members, have to play the Tetris 99 online mode during the duration of the event period. They will earn event points, depending on their placement in every individual match.
The #Tetris99 29th MAXIMUS CUP event will run from 4/22 at 12am PT – 4/25 at 11:59pm PT!
Once you’ve accumulated a total of 100 event points, a new theme will unlock, featuring art, music, and Tetrimino designs inspired by the #Kirby and the Forgotten Land game! @Tetris_official pic.twitter.com/uzW6OOZahb
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 19, 2022
Once they amass 100 points, players will eventually get to receive a brand new theme from Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Additionally, past themes of older Kirby entries will be available as well, for one in-game ticket each, until April 30. These will be based on the Kirby Fighters 2 and Super Kirby Clash.
Well, one thing is certain to happen with this Maximus Cup. Players are likely to have a lot of fun upon entering this crossover.
Meanwhile, fans were quite happy to see this interesting announcement from Nintendo. Many of them were hyped to play Tetris once again, thanks to a sweet blend of Kirby. One excited player wrote: “I was waiting for this, very hyped.”
I was waiting for this, very hyped.
— Octoberfleshed (@Octoberfleshed) April 19, 2022
I love Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Tetris 99. Perfect!
— Paul Gale (@PaulGaleNetwork) April 19, 2022
Time to play Tetris 99 again
— SuperWiiBros08 (@PAMVLLO) April 19, 2022
Tetris 99 will never die.
— Beddy Bye (@CuttingTheBad) April 19, 2022
Was waiting for this :3
— Gaz (@gazdotexe) April 19, 2022
Congratulations you refueled my addiction
— ☢️ Bloo ☢️ (@BlooBoxFunny) April 19, 2022
Amazing. Kirby’s Avalanche when tho?
— KalebFooL (@FooLKaleb) April 19, 2022
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I always end up angry with how much I suck at this game against others online for these events but I love this Kirby one
— Joshua Taylor (@Whopper744games) April 19, 2022
For those who want to enjoy either of these two offerings, both of them are available on the Switch Online service.
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What are your thoughts on this news? Also, are you planning to join the Tetrismania fun this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.
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