Introduction
Tetris 99, Nintendo’s online battle-royale take on the classic puzzle franchise developed by Arika and released in 2019, will host a themed Maximus Cup tied to the newly released Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
The Yoshi title launched on May 21, 2026 for Nintendo’s latest hardware, and Nintendo is continuing its long-running practice of cross-promotional content by adding a Yoshi-themed cosmetic to Tetris 99.
Event overview and unlock requirements
Nintendo will run the Tetris 99 Maximus Cup from May 29 to June 1.
During the event window, players can unlock the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book theme permanently by earning 100 tournament points through standard Maximus Cup play.
Tournament points are awarded based on match results: simply participating yields points, higher placements award increasingly larger point totals, and a match victory will immediately unlock the theme for skilled players who reach the required threshold.
What to expect in playtime
Community guidance and past Maximus Cup benchmarks indicate that earning the 100 tournament points generally takes between roughly 15 minutes to two hours of active play, depending on a player’s placement in matches.
In plain terms, consistent play across the weekend event will be sufficient for most players to secure the theme without extraordinary effort.
Ongoing support for Tetris 99
Observers and commentators have noted that Nintendo has maintained updates and events for Tetris 99 since its 2019 launch.
In journalistic terms: the game has received regular post-launch support through Maximus Cup events and themed updates, even as the Nintendo hardware lineup has advanced to the Nintendo Switch 2.
There has not been a separate Switch 2-specific version announced for Tetris 99, but the game’s scheduled events continue to appear on Nintendo’s current service lineup.
Further reading
Related coverage includes footage and trailers for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, as well as reports on regional promotional activities tied to the title.
For Tetris 99 players, the May 29–June 1 Maximus Cup is the definitive window to claim the Yoshi theme through in-game play on the Nintendo Switch platform.
Tetris 99, Nintendo’s online battle-royale take on the classic puzzle franchise developed by Arika and released in 2019, will host a themed Maximus Cup tied to the newly released Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
The Yoshi title launched on May 21, 2026 for Nintendo’s latest hardware, and Nintendo is continuing its long-running practice of cross-promotional content by adding a Yoshi-themed cosmetic to Tetris 99.
Event overview and unlock requirements
Nintendo will run the Tetris 99 Maximus Cup from May 29 to June 1.
During the event window, players can unlock the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book theme permanently by earning 100 tournament points through standard Maximus Cup play.
Tournament points are awarded based on match results: simply participating yields points, higher placements award increasingly larger point totals, and a match victory will immediately unlock the theme for skilled players who reach the required threshold.
What to expect in playtime
Community guidance and past Maximus Cup benchmarks indicate that earning the 100 tournament points generally takes between roughly 15 minutes to two hours of active play, depending on a player’s placement in matches.
In plain terms, consistent play across the weekend event will be sufficient for most players to secure the theme without extraordinary effort.
Ongoing support for Tetris 99
Observers and commentators have noted that Nintendo has maintained updates and events for Tetris 99 since its 2019 launch.
In journalistic terms: the game has received regular post-launch support through Maximus Cup events and themed updates, even as the Nintendo hardware lineup has advanced to the Nintendo Switch 2.
There has not been a separate Switch 2-specific version announced for Tetris 99, but the game’s scheduled events continue to appear on Nintendo’s current service lineup.
Further reading
Related coverage includes footage and trailers for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, as well as reports on regional promotional activities tied to the title.
For Tetris 99 players, the May 29–June 1 Maximus Cup is the definitive window to claim the Yoshi theme through in-game play on the Nintendo Switch platform.
