Tetris 99 Hosts Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Maximus Cup: Dates, Rewards, and How to Join on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch players have another reason to dive back into the competitive puzzle world of Tetris 99.

Nintendo has officially announced that Tetris 99 is hosting its next Maximus Cup event themed around Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.

This celebration spotlights the recent success of the Kirby franchise on Switch, following Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe’s widely celebrated launch in February 2023. The limited-time event runs from April 21 to April 24, offering Tetris 99 players an exclusive opportunity to unlock Kirby-themed in-game rewards.

By participating in online battles throughout the event period and accumulating 100 event points, players will be able to claim a unique Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe theme.

This theme features visually distinctive background art, iconic Kirby series music, and Tetrimino designs inspired by Kirby’s cheerful universe. For fans new to the Switch version, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a remastered platformer developed and published by Nintendo.

The game retains the cooperative multiplayer and whimsical worlds of the original Wii release while introducing enhanced graphics and additional subgames.

Since its arrival in February 2023, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe has drawn praise for its family-friendly design and engaging multiplayer support—a hallmark of the Kirby series on Nintendo platforms. To encourage more players to experience the latest Kirby adventure, a free demo of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

The demo lets up to four players sample select stages and subgames, giving prospective fans a taste of the full game’s vibrant action and local co-op features. Nintendo’s ongoing support for Tetris 99 with crossover events like this Maximus Cup highlights the company’s commitment to its eShop community and the appeal of its growing library of Switch exclusives.

Tetris 99, a popular online title included with any Nintendo Switch Online membership, continues to keep the player base engaged with regularly updated themed events centered around major Nintendo releases. Kirby fans and Tetris 99 enthusiasts alike are encouraged to mark their calendars for April 21, when the Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Maximus Cup begins in Tetris 99.

With only a few days to unlock the exclusive theme, Nintendo Switch owners won’t want to miss out on this collaborative event celebrating one of the most beloved characters in Nintendo’s history. For players eager to jump in, participation is simple.

Just play Tetris 99 during the event window, rack up 100 event points by competing in Maximus Cup matches, and the Kirby theme will be yours to keep.

Don’t forget to check the Nintendo eShop for that free trial of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe—perfect for newcomers and nostalgic fans alike.

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