Nintendo has detailed its latest batch of software updates and digital storefront discounts, highlighted by a special collaboration event in Tetris 99 and the expansion of the Virtual Boy library for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The announcements, released across Nintendo’s official communication channels, outline content additions spanning multiple legacy and modern platforms.
Tetris 99 Hosts Splatoon Raiders Collaboration Cup
According to Nintendo, participants who compete in the online event can earn in-game event themes inspired by the Splatoon Raiders content. The competition runs through standard online matchmaking modes, rewarding players with event-specific custom themes upon reaching designated point thresholds.
Virtual Boy Library Adds Unreleased Titles
Nintendo expanded the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics application on Nintendo Switch Online with the addition of two historically unreleased software titles. Alongside the new games, the update introduces a customizable game screen color function, allowing users to modify the classic monochrome red display output to alternative color schemes within the emulation menu settings according to official patch notes.
Splatoon 3 Salmon Run Online Tournament Concludes
The cooperative multiplayer event in Splatoon 3, titled the “Summer Salmon Run Part-Time Job Big Operation,” has officially wrapped up its tournament run. Nintendo published the final results for the online community challenge, detailing participant statistics and high-score thresholds achieved by players during the limited-time cooperative shift.
Nintendo Switch Summer Digital Sale
Alongside updates to ongoing online services, the Nintendo eShop has rolled out its summer digital software sale.
Related reading