Tetris 99's next limited-time event celebrates Pokémon Sword and Shield Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Tetris 99's next limited-time event celebrates Pokémon Sword and Shield Starts next Friday. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 1 Nov 2019 Nintendo's blockbusting battle royale effort Tetris 99 is preparing to launch another limited-time event in the spirit of cross-promotional marketing camaraderie, this time with a nod to Switch's upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield. As with previous limited-time crossovers, which have included the likes of Fire Emblem and Luigi's Mansion 3, Nintendo's Pokemon offering will temporarily re-theme the Tetris 99 battle royale experience, adding new match music and switching out the usual background for a serene shot of Sword and Shield's Galar region. Additionally, fellow combatants will be represented as Pokemon, captured within a Pokéball in defeat - all of which you can see in the event reveal video below. Nintendo says that players will be able to acquire the theme for keeps by meeting certain requirements during the event - likely by earning a set number of points through play if it follows the same formula as previous efforts. Tetris 99's Pokémon-themed limited-time event is the game's ninth Maximus Cup (as Nintendo likes to call these things), and will run from Friday, 8th November until Tuesday, 12th November - just a scant few days ahead of Pokémon Sword and Shield's 15th November launch on Switch. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store