This weekend, Tetris 99 is celebrating the final Splatfest in Splatoon 2 with a special themed Maximus Cup. As previously noted, this event runs from 12 a.m. PT on July 12 to 11:59 p.m. PT on July 15. If you participate in this event and earn 100 event points, you'll get a new Splatoon theme for Tetris 99. A greater number of event points are earned when you place higher.
While we're on the subject of Tetris 99, Nintendo's Japanese website has shared some additional details about the second DLC pack (thanks, Nintendo Everything). The "Gather Battle" mode will allow you to play locally with eight players and the "Share Battle" will allow you to pass around a single Joy-Con as you play the game with one other friend.
We've also got a look at the Japanese box art and game card, courtesy of Nintendo's Japanese website. This version will be released in-store on 9th August.
Will you be participating in this upcoming event? What do you think of the Japanese physical release? Share your thoughts below.
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I hope it chooses random music from tracks in the actual game!
Not a fan of Splatoon, but I'll get it either way!
Still hard to believe they are having the final Splatfest. Splatoon 2 still feels like a new game to me. Makes me sad that they are dropping support for it. Will definitely be playing this and the Splatfest itself.
I wonder if we will actually see a Splatoon 3 on Switch. I would be surprised. They'd probably have to change up the formula to justify it. A spinoff instead maybe? A Splatoon 3D platformer perhaps? RPG?
I can't see Nintendo letting this still relatively new and highly successful franchise go dormant.
Stay fresh off the hook!
Very cool crossover. I hope we continue to get unique Tetris 99 tie-ins with a variety of Nintendo franchises.
@Heavyarms55 I'll be shocked if we don't at least hear about Splatoon 3 by this time next year.
@Ralizah do you really think they’ll announce a third one this early?
@Zoda_Fett Sure. Splatoon released in 2015. Splatoon 2 was a 2017 release. Assuming Splatoon 3 is a 2020 release, then it'll be a roughly three year gap between the second and third games, which is way longer than you usually get with big multiplayer series from other companies.
Splatoon is one of Nintendo's biggest properties in Japan. I don't think they're going to just cut support and leave it unless they're gearing up for the launch of a third game in the series. And I think, just like with the final splatfest for Splatoon 1, the winning 'theme' of this last splatfest is going to inform aspects of the sequel.
@Ralizah I don't think so. Splatoon 3 will be on the next system. (Whatever that will be) It can take years.
I wonder if you can “gather battle” on one console... I have a feeling no..?
Stoked on the Splatoon theme even though Ive still never played it. I hope the themes just keep coming!
@neogyo Oh, I assumed the announced modes were both for local multiplayer. I guess one of both could be online only just like the main game. I've been hoping for more offline modes, especially multiplayer.
So there's an actual physical release of Tetris 99? Neat.
I kinda want it just for collection's sake, maybe if it happens internationally.
@60frames-please I think you’re right! I assumed the 8 player would be for local network play,,, bc I don’t think you can pair 8 controllers to one console right? Maybe you can do single console and local network!
@neogyo I hope you can combine local and online multiplayer. I love playing Rocket League in two player split screen online against strangers. Yeah, you can pair 8 controllers. I've done it with Party Golf, which is super fun! I've also done it with Smash Bros and Bomberman.
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