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Tetris 99 Discounts 41 Collab Themes In New Limited-Time Event
Tetris 99 is running a limited-time promotion that cuts the price of 41 collaboration themes to two tickets each, allowing players to buy them directly without earning points. The event gives players another opportunity to obtain themed cosmetic packs, including some linked to past special events, before it ends on 17 August 2026.
Available themes span major Nintendo franchises such as Animal Crossing, Zelda, Mario, Kirby, Pokémon, Splatoon and Xenoblade Chronicles. Each theme includes customised backgrounds, music and sound effects; notable options include Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Xenoblade Chronicles X.
In short
- 41 Tetris 99 collaboration themes cost two tickets each.
- The promotion runs until 17 August 2026.
- Themes add custom visuals, music and sound effects.
Explained simply
Tetris 99 is Nintendo's free-to-play online multiplayer version of Tetris, exclusively available on the Nintendo Switch. The game challenges players to compete against 98 others in real-time matches, combining traditional Tetris gameplay with competitive online features.
The game offers cosmetic themes—visual customisations that do not affect gameplay—based on major Nintendo franchises. These themes change the game's backgrounds, music and sound effects, allowing players to personalise their experience, and they are frequently released as part of special events or promotions.
Nintendo is currently offering a large selection of these cosmetic themes at a significantly reduced price for a limited period, including cosmetics that were originally tied to past special events. For players interested in collecting cosmetics, this promotion provides a rare opportunity to obtain items they may have previously missed.