Tetris 99 Hosts Kirby-Themed Maximus Cup 49 Event: Dates, Themes, and How to Participate

Nintendo’s Tetris 99 is bringing fans a Kirby celebration with the 49th Maximus Cup, coinciding with the upcoming release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World.

Scheduled to arrive on August 28, 2025, this newest Kirby adventure is set to ignite interest not only in the pink hero's titles but also in exclusive events on Nintendo Switch.

This week, Kirby fans can look forward to several themed festivities.

Besides extending the Kirby and the Forgotten Land music collection in the Nintendo Music app, Nintendo is showcasing the beloved character as the centerpiece of Maximus Cup 49 in Tetris 99.

The event was officially announced by Nintendo of America on X (formerly Twitter): "The 49th MAXIMUS CUP in Tetris 99 offers another opportunity to unlock previously available in-game themes.

This time, players only need to earn 20 points per theme," the official statement explained. #### Event Schedule and Details The Tetris 99 Maximus Cup 49 event will run from August 29, 2025 through September 1, 2025.

Unlike standard Maximus Cup events that typically require players to earn 100 event points to keep exclusive themes, this Second Chance cup only asks for 20 points per theme.

Each day of the event spotlights a different Kirby title: - **Round 1: Kirby and the Forgotten Land** – August 29, 2025 (12:00 AM PST) to August 30, 2025 (11:59 PM PST) - **Round 2: Kirby’s Dream Buffet** – August 30, 2025 (12:00 AM PST) to August 31, 2025 (11:59 PM PST) - **Round 3: Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe** – September 1, 2025 (12:00 AM PST) to September 1, 2025 (11:59 PM PST) Each theme offered during Maximus Cup 49 is based on one of these acclaimed Nintendo Switch Kirby games and was previously made available in earlier Maximus Cup events.

This is a rare opportunity for players who may have missed out to add these unique themes to their collection. #### Participation Requirements Players interested in joining the Maximus Cup 49 festivities will need to maintain an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

Tetris 99 is available for download at no additional cost via the Nintendo eShop for all subscribers.

Once in the game, participants can collect event points by competing during the designated rounds, with only 20 points needed to permanently unlock each featured Kirby theme. The ongoing success of Tetris 99 and related Maximus Cups reflects Nintendo’s commitment to engaging Nintendo Switch audiences with fresh content and recurring opportunities.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for each round, as the window to earn these exclusive themes is limited. For more details and updates, follow Nintendo of America through their official X account and keep an eye on the Nintendo Direct broadcasts and eShop announcements.

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