Summary
Tetris Foreverwill include over 15 versions ofTetristo celebrate the franchise’s 40th anniversary. The compilation will also feature a brand-newTetrisgame and exclusive content.Tetris Foreverwas announced during the latest Nintendo Direct.
AlthoughTetriswas first released in 1984 for the Electronika 60, the iconic puzzle game rose most in popularity when Nintendo decided to launch it with the Game Boy in 1989. Since then,Tetrishas become one ofNintendo’s most influential gamesand multiple versions of it have been published over the years.Tetris 99, a battle-royale variation ofTetrisreleased in 2019, proved to be very popular among Nintendo Switch players. Now, Nintendo has revealed a new compilation to celebrate the history ofTetris.
Tetris Foreveris a compilation of over 15 versions ofTetrisfrom years past, intended to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original tile-matching game. As confirmed during the latest Nintendo Direct,Tetris Foreveris coming to Nintendo Switch later this year and it will include the 1988 Famicom version ofTetrisand other historic sequels likeTetris 2 + BomBlissandSuper Tetris 3. The collection will also introduce the brand-newTetris Time Warp, a game where players will jump between gameplay styles from across theTetrisseries. Finally,Tetris Foreverwill feature exclusive documentary content about the history of the series, which is one of thebest-selling video game franchises ever.
Tetris Forever Will Include Over 15 Classic Games
Some of the games inTetris Foreverhave their origins on the Game Boy and the Super Nintendo, and although not all titles have been revealed yet, some prominentTetrisgames are to be featured inTetris Forever.
As mentioned before,Tetris Foreveris expected to be released for Nintendo Switch later this year. The developers also announced thatNintendo Switch Online is adding the NES version ofTetristhis winter, and aTetris 99Maximus Cup event will be held during the same season.
Forty years may have passed, but theTetrisfanbase is more active than ever, with players trying to beat their scores and competing inTetristournaments every day. Earlier this year, a13-year-old player “beat” NESTetrisfor the first time in history, showing that the legacy ofTetrisremains strong even among younger generations. With the arrival ofTetris Forever, players will experience the early days of the game and witness how far it has come.
