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Nintendo has revealedTetris 99’s 46th Maximus Cup will be joining forces withXenoblade Chronicles X, and the start date is closer than players think.Tetris 99’s Maximus Cup is a recurring event in the popular puzzle game, dating back to the very first cup that took place in March 2019. Players compete for prizes and gain points by entering into matches, and usually, the top 999 competitors with the most points are awarded My Nintendo Gold Points and a new theme depending on the crossover, includingFire Emblem,Pokemon, andSuper Kirby Clash.
Tetris 99was launched in 2019 by Arika and Nintendo, serving as an online multiplayer version of the original Tetrominoes novelty.Xenoblade Chronicles Xwas an earlier release in 2015 and part of theXenometaseries, based on the open-world planet of Mira where players complete quests, unlock new regions, and gather resources after joining the BLADE unit to protect humanity.Tetris 99has become one ofthe most experimental Nintendo Switch exclusives, alongsideNintendo LaboandEndless Ocean Luminous, for its bold move to capitalize on the battle royale formula.
Following the puzzle game’s cup tradition,Tetris 99will be crossing over withXenoblade Chronicles Xfor the 46th Maximus Cup competition, similar to Nintendo’s pairing of its IPs last year whenTetris 99andSplatoonjoined forces for the 42nd Maximus Cup. The cup will begin on June 24, 2025 and run until July 25, 2025, offering players the chance to earn the specialXenoblade Chronicles Xtheme to celebrate the upcoming release of the game’sDefinitive Edition.
Tetris 99’s 46th Maximus Cup Will Crossover With Xenoblade Chronicles X
With plenty of exclusive game franchises under its belt,Nintendo previously hosted aSuper Mario All-Stars-themed event inTetris 99, and fans of the Japanese publisher’s portfolio are keen to see the trend continue. One Twitter user thoughtXenoblade Chronicles X’s Mira setting was perfect to wipe out Tetrominoes, and others were happy they didn’t have to wait too long for this union.
In addition toTetris 99’s crossover event withXenoblade Chronicles X, fans of the Monolith Soft-created action RPG have another reason to get excited in March.Xenoblade Chronicles Xis launching aDefinitive Editionfor the Nintendo Switchon March 20, which will feature enhanced visuals and new story content. Some of the fresh content includes a mysterious incident, a new enemy faction, and the return of the Ares Skell within a new floating continent setting, plus the arrival of new characters, a mecha, and enhanced gameplay systems.
