Tetris 99’s New Crossover Event Celebrates Splatoon Raiders, Unlock A Special Theme
Nintendo has announced a limited-time crossover event for Tetris 99, celebrating the recent exclusive Switch 2 launch of Splatoon Raiders. Running from August 7-10, 2026, this themed event allows players to earn special rewards through gameplay.
Players who launch Tetris 99 during the event window can accumulate event points by competing in the battle royale mode. Once players reach 100 event points, they unlock an exclusive theme featuring custom Tetrimino designs, artwork, and music inspired by Splatoon Raiders. The theme brings the colorful ink-based aesthetic and visual identity of the new Splatoon adventure into Tetris 99’s familiar block-falling gameplay.
This crossover represents Nintendo’s continued strategy of leveraging its major franchises through live-service integration in Tetris 99. The game, available exclusively through Nintendo Switch Online, regularly hosts themed events tied to recent Nintendo releases and popular franchises. The Splatoon Raiders crossover allows players to celebrate the new exclusive Switch 2 title while engaging with one of the Switch Online service’s most popular offerings.
The event is time-limited, making it exclusive to players active during the August 7-10 window. This approach encourages engagement with the service and rewards dedicated players with rare cosmetic content tied to Nintendo’s newest Splatoon entry.