Summary
Nintendo has released a new update for its popular PvP gameTetris 99, allowing players to pick up previous event themes for 30 in-game tickets—though a translation error made it seem as if players could sell back themes to get tickets. Update 2.5.0 is a pretty small patch, only adding this new option for players while introducing some adjustments toTetris 99’s gameplay.
Tetrishas a storied history in the video game industry, starting in the Soviet Union with the original title released in 1984. After its massive success, the puzzle game spawned several different versions, all of them retaining its core mechanic.Tetris 99is a modern PvP take on the original formula, introducing competitive mechanics that pit players against each other in a match that follows the logic of a battle royale game. As its very name indicates, players must face 98 other opponents, and only one can win. The game quickly became popular, amassing a large player base, with thousands ofTetrisfans joining for highly challenging matches. Now, the developer has released an update to bring a useful feature to players—though the English translation of the patch notes may be a little confusing.
TheNintendo Switch Online free-to-play gameTetris 99has received update 2.5.0, allowing players to get previous event themes for 30 in-game tickets. However, as noted by BlueSky user @OatmealDomethe, the English translation on theAmerican Nintendo Supportsite makes it look as if players could sell back themes to get tickets—which is just a mistranslation.
AlthoughTetris 99themes can’t be sold back, following update 2.5.0, players of thepopular PvP multiplayer puzzle gamewill be able to obtain themes likeSuper Mario All-Stars,Super Mario 3D World+ Bowser’s Fury,Miitopia,Mario Golf: Super Rush,Monster Hunter Rise,Metroid Dread, andWarioWare: Move Itfor 30 in-game tickets each. Moreover, the update introduces some adjustments that, according to Nintendo, are meant to “make the game more comfortable to play.”
Tetris 99has received many updates since its release, some of them introducing new content and events for players. In March,Tetris 99crossed over withXenoblade Chronicles Xduring the 46th Maximus Cup event, where players competed for points and the chance to win theXenoblade Chronicles Xtheme. Before that,Tetris 99had crossed over with other popular games likeSplatoon 3andZelda: Skyward Sword. Nintendo Switch users can already install update 2.5.0 and enjoy the new feature to get previous event themes.
