Summary
Tetris 99’s 42nd Maximus Cup has been officially announced by developer Arika, with a specialSplatoon 3theme taking center stage for the duration of the Cup.Tetris 99players will be able to jump into the new tournament in just a few short weeks, with the overall theme of the Cup being inspired bySplatoon 3’s Side Order DLC.
When it comes topopular puzzle games with PvP multiplayer, it doesn’t get much bigger thanTetris 99. This unique spin on a classic title takes everybody’s favorite game ofTetrisand adds a new online component, allowing players to battle it out in gigantic 99-player lobbies. But if that wasn’t enough action, Nintendo also periodically hosts special Maximus Cup events to promote other first-party titles and put some special rewards up for grabs. The tournaments usually take place over the course of a weekend, with players all over the world competing to win the most number of games within the allotted days.
After kicking off the first Maximus Cup in 2019,Tetris 99is now gearing up to launch its 42nd event with a specialSplatoon 3theme based on the title’s Side Order DLC. In a new post on theSplatoonTwitter account, Nintendo confirmed that the 42nd Maximus Cup will take place between midnight PT on Friday, August 16, and 11:59 PM PT on Monday, August 19.
Tetris 99 Is Crossing Over With Splatoon 3 For New Maximus Cup
Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC was released as part of the game’s second wave of Expansion Pass content, with some brand-new single-player content for fans to check out.Splatoon 3’s second DLC sees players assume the role of a returningcharacter fromSplatoon 2known as Agent 8, as she attempts to make her way to the top of the Spire of Order tower.
Despite now being five years old,Tetris 99remains a hugely popular title for the Nintendo Switchand even occasionally surprises players with new patch updates. For players who remain loyal to Arika’s popular Battle Royale title and are looking to get their hands on a specialTetris 99theme inspired bySplatoon 3’s Side Order DLC, they’ll need to put their skills to the test and earn 100 event points to earn the exclusive reward.
Tetris 99
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Tetris 99 is an online battle-royale variation of the classic tile-matching puzzle game available exclusively on Nintendo Switch.As the name suggests, the game pits 99 players against each other in an elimination game of Tetris, with the last player standing being the winner. Players can try to eliminate their opponents quicker by sending disruptive “garbage” their way.
