Tetris 99 will celebrate the launch of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave with a limited-time in-game event during the 57th MAXIMUS CUP.
The event coincides with the recent release of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, which is arriving exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2, and gives Tetris 99 players the chance to unlock a themed cosmetic package featuring bespoke art, music and Tetrimino designs.
Event details and entry requirements
Nintendo has scheduled the 57th MAXIMUS CUP to run from 12:00 a.m.
PT on October 2 through 11:59 p.m.
PT on October 5.
Participation requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership and playing Tetris 99 in its online mode during the event window.
Players accumulate event points based on their placement in each match; once a player reaches a total of 100 event points across the CUP period, the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave theme unlocks for their account.
Rewritten statement from Nintendo
According to Nintendo’s event announcement, the 57th MAXIMUS CUP will be active for the four-day period beginning October 2 and ending October 5.
Players must be Nintendo Switch Online subscribers and play Tetris 99 online during that time to earn event points tied to match performance.
After collecting 100 event points, participants will receive a new in-game theme inspired by Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave for the Nintendo Switch 2, which includes specialized artwork, music and custom Tetrimino visuals.
Context and where to watch
Tetris 99, developed by Arika and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, has frequently run MAXIMUS CUP tie-ins to celebrate new Nintendo releases.
A gameplay trailer showcasing the event and the new theme assets was released alongside the announcement.
For readers who want deeper context on the Fire Emblem title itself, Nintendo Life has published a review covering Fortune's Weave and its Nintendo Switch 2 debut.
What this means for players
This MAXIMUS CUP offers a straightforward unlock path: play matches, score placement-based points, and hit the 100-point threshold within the October 2–5 window to claim the themed content.
Given the short duration, players planning to unlock the tie-in should queue into Tetris 99 online during the CUP period and monitor their event point progress in-game.
The event coincides with the recent release of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, which is arriving exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2, and gives Tetris 99 players the chance to unlock a themed cosmetic package featuring bespoke art, music and Tetrimino designs.
Event details and entry requirements
Nintendo has scheduled the 57th MAXIMUS CUP to run from 12:00 a.m.
PT on October 2 through 11:59 p.m.
PT on October 5.
Participation requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership and playing Tetris 99 in its online mode during the event window.
Players accumulate event points based on their placement in each match; once a player reaches a total of 100 event points across the CUP period, the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave theme unlocks for their account.
Rewritten statement from Nintendo
According to Nintendo’s event announcement, the 57th MAXIMUS CUP will be active for the four-day period beginning October 2 and ending October 5.
Players must be Nintendo Switch Online subscribers and play Tetris 99 online during that time to earn event points tied to match performance.
After collecting 100 event points, participants will receive a new in-game theme inspired by Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave for the Nintendo Switch 2, which includes specialized artwork, music and custom Tetrimino visuals.
Context and where to watch
Tetris 99, developed by Arika and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, has frequently run MAXIMUS CUP tie-ins to celebrate new Nintendo releases.
A gameplay trailer showcasing the event and the new theme assets was released alongside the announcement.
For readers who want deeper context on the Fire Emblem title itself, Nintendo Life has published a review covering Fortune's Weave and its Nintendo Switch 2 debut.
What this means for players
This MAXIMUS CUP offers a straightforward unlock path: play matches, score placement-based points, and hit the 100-point threshold within the October 2–5 window to claim the themed content.
Given the short duration, players planning to unlock the tie-in should queue into Tetris 99 online during the CUP period and monitor their event point progress in-game.
