Welcome to 2026! We hope the new year is off to a grand start. The Nintendo eShop certainly doesn’t rest, despite a slightly quieter update than usual this week. Apart from a lot of Switch games, there’s a new Tetris event along with a new way to play the addictive Suikia Game.

First up is the 51st MAXIMUS event for Tetris 99. This event celebrates the release of the upcoming Animal Crossing update, featuring unlockable music and designs inspired by the cozy critters from the island. The event runs from Jan 8-12, just in time for the new New Horizons on Jan 15.

Suika Game was a smash hit when it released in 2023 – particularly in Japan. Last year, we were teased with a new version of the game for Switch 2 called Suika Game Planet. Well, it’s finally here! So get your brain ready for some relaxing puzzle vibes as we merge fruit in a whole new way. This is one game we’ll be sure to talk about on an upcoming episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast, so stay tuned.

What’s on your wishlist this week? Let us know what you’re picking up and playing!

Activities

  • Tetris 99 51st MAXIMUS CUP – Welcome back, neighbor! Some friendly familiar faces from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game are popping up in the Tetris 99 game for its 51st MAXIMUS CUP event! Nintendo Switch Online members playing the Tetris 99 online mode during the event period can collect 100 event points to unlock a new theme featuring art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by the updated content in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The Tetris 99 51st MAXIMUS CUP event will run from Jan. 8 at 11 p.m. PT to Jan. 12 at 10:59 p.m. PT. Also, don’t forget that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will receive a brand-new update on Jan. 15!

New this week on Nintendo Switch 2

New this week on Nintendo Switch