Nintendo Celebrates Tetris 99’s 47th Maximus Cup on Switch 2 With Classic Themes

Published on: June 26, 2025

Nintendo is marking a significant milestone with the 47th Maximus Cup event in Tetris 99, the popular battle royale game exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members.

Beginning June 27, 2025, and running through the end of the month, this celebratory event offers fans a unique opportunity to unlock classic crossover themes from beloved Nintendo franchises—now for the first time playable on both the original Nintendo Switch and the upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. Tetris 99, developed by Arika and published by Nintendo, has maintained its status as a fan-favorite thanks to its ongoing series of limited-time Maximus Cup events.

For this special 47th tournament, Nintendo is reintroducing a series of in-game themes commemorating some of its most iconic IPs.

The lineup kicks off with Super Mario Bros.

Wonder, continuing with Splatoon 3—including support for the Expansion Pass paid DLC—followed by Pikmin 4, and culminating with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. In a notable update for recurring players, the entry requirement for each themed reward is lowered to 20 event points, making it more accessible for fans to collect all the featured themes.

According to an official statement from Nintendo’s store page, Tetris 99 and its online multiplayer mode are fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2.

The download size remains steady at 1.9GB, identical to the original version released for the Nintendo Switch.

This ensures a seamless experience for players upgrading their hardware, with all thematic content and progress carrying over. The upcoming Maximus Cup marks the first event since the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, reflecting Nintendo’s commitment to supporting its online community across multiple hardware generations.

Additionally, both Super Mario Bros.

Wonder and Splatoon 3 have recently received compatibility updates for Switch 2, further enhancing gameplay and performance on the new system. Since its original release, Tetris 99 has seen consistent engagement from Nintendo Switch Online members, thanks in part to these recurring Maximus Cup competitions—each drawing in thousands of players worldwide.

As Nintendo continues to bridge experiences between legacy and new hardware, events like the 47th Maximus Cup highlight the company’s dedication to celebrating its expansive game library while fostering a vibrant online community. Tetris 99 and its signature Maximus Cups are available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members via the Nintendo eShop.

Fans interested in participating in the 47th Maximus Cup can dive in from June 27 to June 30, 2025, and experience classic Nintendo crossover themes on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms.