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Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Splatoon Raiders, Unlock A Special Theme

Tetris 99 players have a short window to unlock a special theme from Splatoon Raiders

By · Published August 6, 2026 at 23:02 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
  2. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 5.
  4. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
  5. Outcome review added Archynetys revisited the signal after coverage cooled.

Source diversity sample: Shane the Gamer · Nintendo Wire · nintendo.com · Nintendo Everything · GoNintendo · Nintendojo · Nintendo Life.

How this dossier is built: methodology · AI policy · corrections.

📍 How it ended

The crossover event in Tetris 99 celebrating Splatoon Raiders ran for a few days in early August. The event featured a special theme that could be unlocked by players.

Epilogue added 2d ago, after coverage quieted.

The obvious questions

What is the 56th Maximus Cup?

The 56th Maximus Cup is an online event in Tetris 99 that features a special theme based on Splatoon Raiders.

How can I unlock the Splatoon Raiders theme in Tetris 99?

The Splatoon Raiders theme can be unlocked by participating in the 56th Maximus Cup, which runs from August 7 to August 10.

Will there be more crossover events in Tetris 99?

It is not yet clear what themes future Maximus Cups will feature, but past events have included themes from other Nintendo games.

The story so far

Tetris 99 players have until August 10 to participate in the 56th Maximus Cup. The event offers a special theme based on Splatoon Raiders. The theme is unlocked by playing the event, which runs from August 7 to August 10.

The event is a crossover between Tetris 99 and Splatoon Raiders, two popular Nintendo franchises. Coverage from Nintendo Wire and Nintendo Life emphasizes the exclusivity of the theme, which is available only during the event. The event is part of a series of Maximus Cups, which have previously featured themes from other Nintendo games.

The 56th Maximus Cup is the latest in this series, and it is not yet clear what themes future events will feature.

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