Nintendo has confirmed the 55th Maximus Cup for Tetris 99, offering players a limited-time Star Fox theme as an unlockable reward.
Tetris 99, developed by Arika in partnership with Nintendo and first released on April 13, 2019, is a Nintendo Switch-exclusive online battle-royale take on the classic puzzle formula available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Event overview and how to unlock the Star Fox theme
Nintendo announced that the 55th Maximus Cup will award a Star Fox theme to players who reach 100 event points during the competition window.
Players earn event points by participating in online Tetris 99 matches; finishing higher in each match yields more points toward the 100-point requirement.
Upon reaching 100 event points, players will receive the Star Fox theme, which includes specially designed art, music, and Star Fox-themed Tetrimino designs.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In clear, journalistic terms: Nintendo said the 55th Maximus Cup grants the Star Fox theme to any player who accumulates 100 event points during the event period.
Event points are accumulated through regular online matches, with higher placements awarding more points.
Once a player reaches the 100-point threshold, the Star Fox theme — complete with unique visuals, custom music, and themed Tetriminos — is unlocked in Tetris 99.
Event schedule and availability
The Tetris 99 55th Maximus Cup begins on July 10 at 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET and concludes on July 13 at 11:59 PM PT / July 14 at 2:59 AM ET.
Nintendo has not posted a trailer for this Maximus Cup at the time of the announcement.
Context and platform details
Tetris 99 remains a notable Nintendo Switch exclusive that popularized the battle-royale Tetris formula since its 2019 release.
The game is downloadable for Nintendo Switch Online members and has hosted numerous Maximus Cups and crossover-themed events that award cosmetic themes and other in-game rewards.
Arika, the developer behind Tetris 99, has been responsible for adapting the classic Tetris gameplay into this competitive, online format.
For players planning to chase the Star Fox theme, focus on frequent online play during the event window and aim for higher placements in each match to maximize event-point gains.
For more coverage of past Maximus Cups and Tetris 99 updates, consult official Nintendo channels and Nintendo Switch news outlets.
Tetris 99, developed by Arika in partnership with Nintendo and first released on April 13, 2019, is a Nintendo Switch-exclusive online battle-royale take on the classic puzzle formula available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Event overview and how to unlock the Star Fox theme
Nintendo announced that the 55th Maximus Cup will award a Star Fox theme to players who reach 100 event points during the competition window.
Players earn event points by participating in online Tetris 99 matches; finishing higher in each match yields more points toward the 100-point requirement.
Upon reaching 100 event points, players will receive the Star Fox theme, which includes specially designed art, music, and Star Fox-themed Tetrimino designs.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In clear, journalistic terms: Nintendo said the 55th Maximus Cup grants the Star Fox theme to any player who accumulates 100 event points during the event period.
Event points are accumulated through regular online matches, with higher placements awarding more points.
Once a player reaches the 100-point threshold, the Star Fox theme — complete with unique visuals, custom music, and themed Tetriminos — is unlocked in Tetris 99.
Event schedule and availability
The Tetris 99 55th Maximus Cup begins on July 10 at 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET and concludes on July 13 at 11:59 PM PT / July 14 at 2:59 AM ET.
Nintendo has not posted a trailer for this Maximus Cup at the time of the announcement.
Context and platform details
Tetris 99 remains a notable Nintendo Switch exclusive that popularized the battle-royale Tetris formula since its 2019 release.
The game is downloadable for Nintendo Switch Online members and has hosted numerous Maximus Cups and crossover-themed events that award cosmetic themes and other in-game rewards.
Arika, the developer behind Tetris 99, has been responsible for adapting the classic Tetris gameplay into this competitive, online format.
For players planning to chase the Star Fox theme, focus on frequent online play during the event window and aim for higher placements in each match to maximize event-point gains.
For more coverage of past Maximus Cups and Tetris 99 updates, consult official Nintendo channels and Nintendo Switch news outlets.
