Nintendo has released a trailer announcing the 57th Maximus Cup for Tetris 99, a limited-time online event inspired by the newly released Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.
The Maximus Cup runs from 12 a.m.
PT on October 2 through 11:59 p.m.
PT on October 5 and brings a Fire Emblem-themed cosmetic package to the competitive battle-royale puzzle game.
Tetris 99 remains available as a free download on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, while Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launched earlier this month as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
Nintendo has positioned the Maximus Cup as a cross-promotion tied to Fortune’s Weave’s launch window, offering Switch players a short, in-game reward opportunity linked to the new Fire Emblem release.
According to Nintendo’s event details, players who participate in online matches during the Maximus Cup can unlock the Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave theme by earning 100 event points.
In plain terms: accumulate one hundred points in Tetris 99 online games between Oct. 2 and Oct. 5 and the theme — which includes new art, music, and Tetromino designs inspired by Fortune’s Weave — will be awarded to your account.
Nintendo also notes that an active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access the event and its unlockable content.
The Fire Emblem-themed package for Tetris 99 features visual and audio assets tied to Fortune’s Weave, giving Tetris players cosmetic nods to the new RPG while they compete in the familiar 99-player format.
The trailer highlights the crossover art and music, and outlines the event timeframe and participation requirements.
This crossover follows Nintendo’s recent marketing push around Fortune’s Weave and ongoing support for Tetris 99 as a platform for limited-time cosmetic events.
For readers tracking related coverage, recent articles include the Fortune’s Weave launch trailer that teases cinematic storytelling, a day-one update detailing special weapons from past Fire Emblem titles, and a features piece on protagonist options in the new game.
For players on Switch platforms, the Maximus Cup offers a concise, time-limited chance to collect themed cosmetics tied to one of Nintendo’s flagship franchises.
Make sure your Nintendo Switch Online subscription is active and that you play between Oct. 2 and Oct. 5 to qualify for the unlockable theme.
The Maximus Cup runs from 12 a.m.
PT on October 2 through 11:59 p.m.
PT on October 5 and brings a Fire Emblem-themed cosmetic package to the competitive battle-royale puzzle game.
Tetris 99 remains available as a free download on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, while Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launched earlier this month as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
Nintendo has positioned the Maximus Cup as a cross-promotion tied to Fortune’s Weave’s launch window, offering Switch players a short, in-game reward opportunity linked to the new Fire Emblem release.
According to Nintendo’s event details, players who participate in online matches during the Maximus Cup can unlock the Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave theme by earning 100 event points.
In plain terms: accumulate one hundred points in Tetris 99 online games between Oct. 2 and Oct. 5 and the theme — which includes new art, music, and Tetromino designs inspired by Fortune’s Weave — will be awarded to your account.
Nintendo also notes that an active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access the event and its unlockable content.
The Fire Emblem-themed package for Tetris 99 features visual and audio assets tied to Fortune’s Weave, giving Tetris players cosmetic nods to the new RPG while they compete in the familiar 99-player format.
The trailer highlights the crossover art and music, and outlines the event timeframe and participation requirements.
This crossover follows Nintendo’s recent marketing push around Fortune’s Weave and ongoing support for Tetris 99 as a platform for limited-time cosmetic events.
For readers tracking related coverage, recent articles include the Fortune’s Weave launch trailer that teases cinematic storytelling, a day-one update detailing special weapons from past Fire Emblem titles, and a features piece on protagonist options in the new game.
For players on Switch platforms, the Maximus Cup offers a concise, time-limited chance to collect themed cosmetics tied to one of Nintendo’s flagship franchises.
Make sure your Nintendo Switch Online subscription is active and that you play between Oct. 2 and Oct. 5 to qualify for the unlockable theme.
