Tetris 99 players on Nintendo Switch can now earn a new Splatoon Raiders-themed cosmetic via a Maximus Cup event timed to promote the recently released Splatoon Raiders.
Tetris 99, developed by Arika and launched for Nintendo Switch as a free title for Nintendo Switch Online members on February 13, 2019, regularly hosts themed Maximus Cup events that let players unlock permanent themes by accruing points in online matches.
How to unlock the Splatoon Raiders theme
The event follows the established Maximus Cup scoring system.
Players must earn 100 event points across online Tetris 99 matches to permanently unlock the Splatoon Raiders theme.
Finishing first in a match grants 100 points and immediately unlocks the theme.
Second place awards 50 points and third place gives 25 points, with point totals decreasing for lower placements.
Because points accumulate across games, the theme is generally accessible to many players even without consistently high finishes.
Second chance event and previous themes
Nintendo has confirmed the ongoing second chance event will continue during the Splatoon Raiders cup, so players who miss initial runs still have opportunities to obtain older themes.
All prior themes, with the exception of the most recent three, are offered for two tickets each through the second chance system.
Context: Splatoon Raiders and critical reaction
Splatoon Raiders launched as a spin-off entry in the Splatoon franchise and has been covered widely across Nintendo outlets.
In our Splatoon Raiders review, critic Ricky Berg noted that the title restores the series’ core gameplay and spirit while presenting a strong single-player-friendly package.
Paraphrasing the review: Berg said the game accomplishes what it needs to, recapturing Splatoon’s gameplay and personality in a new format, and represents a solid spin-off for players who want a complete experience without focusing on multiplayer.
Practical notes
Tetris 99 themes are permanent unlocks tied to player accounts and are available only on Nintendo Switch for users with Nintendo Switch Online access to Tetris 99.
Players planning to chase the Splatoon Raiders theme should prioritize finishes that yield higher point totals, but should also note that the cumulative point system makes steady progress possible even when matches are competitive.
Written by Peter Glagowski, freelance gaming and film critic with seven years of coverage focused on Nintendo and broader industry developments.
Tetris 99, developed by Arika and launched for Nintendo Switch as a free title for Nintendo Switch Online members on February 13, 2019, regularly hosts themed Maximus Cup events that let players unlock permanent themes by accruing points in online matches.
How to unlock the Splatoon Raiders theme
The event follows the established Maximus Cup scoring system.
Players must earn 100 event points across online Tetris 99 matches to permanently unlock the Splatoon Raiders theme.
Finishing first in a match grants 100 points and immediately unlocks the theme.
Second place awards 50 points and third place gives 25 points, with point totals decreasing for lower placements.
Because points accumulate across games, the theme is generally accessible to many players even without consistently high finishes.
Second chance event and previous themes
Nintendo has confirmed the ongoing second chance event will continue during the Splatoon Raiders cup, so players who miss initial runs still have opportunities to obtain older themes.
All prior themes, with the exception of the most recent three, are offered for two tickets each through the second chance system.
Context: Splatoon Raiders and critical reaction
Splatoon Raiders launched as a spin-off entry in the Splatoon franchise and has been covered widely across Nintendo outlets.
In our Splatoon Raiders review, critic Ricky Berg noted that the title restores the series’ core gameplay and spirit while presenting a strong single-player-friendly package.
Paraphrasing the review: Berg said the game accomplishes what it needs to, recapturing Splatoon’s gameplay and personality in a new format, and represents a solid spin-off for players who want a complete experience without focusing on multiplayer.
Practical notes
Tetris 99 themes are permanent unlocks tied to player accounts and are available only on Nintendo Switch for users with Nintendo Switch Online access to Tetris 99.
Players planning to chase the Splatoon Raiders theme should prioritize finishes that yield higher point totals, but should also note that the cumulative point system makes steady progress possible even when matches are competitive.
Written by Peter Glagowski, freelance gaming and film critic with seven years of coverage focused on Nintendo and broader industry developments.
