Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Theme Coming To Tetris 99 This Weekend

Nintendo is holding a brand new Maximus Cup occasion in Tetris 99 this weekend. The competitors runs from August 6-9 and provides you an opportunity to unlock a brand-new in-game theme primarily based on the just lately launched The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.

Like most earlier Maximus Cups, this weekend’s occasion is point-based. You will earn factors primarily based on how nicely you place every spherical, with the Skyward Sword theme unlocking as soon as you’ve got amassed at the very least 100 factors complete. The theme relies on Skyward Sword’s key artwork, with music and sound results from the sport enjoying whilst you compete. You possibly can see the brand new theme in motion beneath.

The Skyward Sword Maximus Cup occasion begins at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET on August 6 and runs till 11:59 PM PT on August 9 (2:59 AM ET on August 10). You possibly can learn extra particulars in regards to the occasion on Nintendo’s web site.

Tetris 99 is free to obtain and play for Nintendo Change On-line subscribers, and you should have a subscription to take part in its Maximus Cup occasions. Particular person memberships price $4 USD for one month, $8 USD for 3 months, and $20 USD for one 12 months. Nintendo additionally presents a $35 USD annual household plan that covers as much as eight Nintendo Accounts.

Tetris 99 is developed by Arika, which additionally labored on Pac-Man 99–a comparable battle royale-style traditional that is free to obtain for Change On-line members. Bandai Namco just lately introduced that Pac-Man 99 surpassed 4 million downloads, and the sport will obtain further themes and updates sooner or later.