Nintendo has announced the 54th Maximus Cup for Tetris 99, bringing a Yoshi-themed reward set titled “Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.” Tetris 99, developed by Arika and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, continues its rotating event schedule of timed Maximus Cups that grant cosmetic themes and in-game rewards to competitive players.
According to Nintendo’s announcement, players who accumulate 100 event points during the 54th Maximus Cup will unlock the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book theme for Tetris 99.
The unlockable bundle includes new artwork, a themed soundtrack, and custom Tetrimino designs tailored to the Yoshi motif.
Participation is restricted to Nintendo Switch Online members, and event points are awarded based on placement in each Tetris 99 match.
The 54th Maximus Cup window is scheduled to begin on May 29 at 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET and will run through June 1 at 11:59 PM PT / June 2 at 2:59 AM ET.
Nintendo released a trailer accompanying the event announcement to showcase the new visual and audio elements players can expect to earn.
Background and context
Tetris 99 launched on February 13, 2019, as a Nintendo Switch exclusive and introduced a battle-royale twist to the classic Tetris formula.
Developed by Arika in collaboration with Nintendo, the game is available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers and is supported by recurring Maximus Cup events that provide limited-time objectives and unique cosmetic rewards.
What players need to know
- Event requirement: Earn 100 event points during the 54th Maximus Cup to unlock the Yoshi theme.
- Access: An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate.
- Rewards: The theme includes special art, music, and Tetrimino designs.
- Schedule: May 29 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET — June 1 11:59 PM PT / June 2 2:59 AM ET.
Tetris 99 remains available via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo’s ongoing Maximus Cup program provides regular opportunities for players to earn limited-time themes.
For players tracking upcoming events, the 54th Maximus Cup continues that established cadence of time-limited challenges and themed rewards.
According to Nintendo’s announcement, players who accumulate 100 event points during the 54th Maximus Cup will unlock the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book theme for Tetris 99.
The unlockable bundle includes new artwork, a themed soundtrack, and custom Tetrimino designs tailored to the Yoshi motif.
Participation is restricted to Nintendo Switch Online members, and event points are awarded based on placement in each Tetris 99 match.
The 54th Maximus Cup window is scheduled to begin on May 29 at 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET and will run through June 1 at 11:59 PM PT / June 2 at 2:59 AM ET.
Nintendo released a trailer accompanying the event announcement to showcase the new visual and audio elements players can expect to earn.
Background and context
Tetris 99 launched on February 13, 2019, as a Nintendo Switch exclusive and introduced a battle-royale twist to the classic Tetris formula.
Developed by Arika in collaboration with Nintendo, the game is available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers and is supported by recurring Maximus Cup events that provide limited-time objectives and unique cosmetic rewards.
What players need to know
- Event requirement: Earn 100 event points during the 54th Maximus Cup to unlock the Yoshi theme.
- Access: An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate.
- Rewards: The theme includes special art, music, and Tetrimino designs.
- Schedule: May 29 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET — June 1 11:59 PM PT / June 2 2:59 AM ET.
Tetris 99 remains available via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo’s ongoing Maximus Cup program provides regular opportunities for players to earn limited-time themes.
For players tracking upcoming events, the 54th Maximus Cup continues that established cadence of time-limited challenges and themed rewards.
