As we head into the holidays, itās time to reveal whatās happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop. This weekās collection is all about events and challenges, with the likes of Fortnite and Disney: Dreamlight Valley getting into the wintery festive spirit.
Remember PokĆ©mon Violet/Scarlet? With so many games between the release of this open-world adventure and now, itās easy to let this one slide into the background. But there are still plenty of reasons to revisit, such as the current Tera Raid Battle Event. This one runs until January 5, allowing you the chance to catch yourself a Shiny Rayquaza.
Meamwhile, Fortnite is no stranger to themed adventures, this week bringing back the Winterfest Cabin until January 7. EA Sports FC 25, on the other hand, brings Winter Wildcards into the mix, while Disney: Dreamlight Valley celebrates the season with the gift of giving.
If those events donāt catch your attention, there might just be something in the huge eShop holiday sale on right now. There are some huge discounts across many series, from Monster Hunter to Mega Man, LEGO to Resident Evil. Thereās boun d to be something on there (this writer found a few, which will be discussed on our next episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast), so let us know what hidden eShop gems you find.
Thereās also a new Maximus Cup event in Tetris 99 to get you pumped, plus some soaring Zelda music for the Nintendo Music app. You can read more about the latest Nintendo soundtrack.
Check out the full list of eShop events, deals, and new games below. What are you playing this weekend?
Nintendo Switch
- PokĆ©mon ScarletĀ andĀ PokĆ©mon VioletĀ Tera Raid Battle Event: Shiny Rayquaza AppearsĀ ā Calling all Paldea Trainers: Shiny Rayquaza will soon be appearing in aĀ Tera Raid Battle Event! The Rayquaza appearing in this event has Dragon as its Tera Type, and is Shiny with black coloration, differentiating it from other Rayquaza. Encounter this elusive PokĆ©mon when it appears in 5-star Tera Raid Battles at Tera Raid crystals during the event period, from Thursday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. PT to Sunday, Jan. 5 at 3:59 p.m. PT. Shiny Rayquaza cannot normally be encountered during regular gameplay, so use this opportunity to welcome it into your adventuring party!
- FortniteĀ ā Get ready to cozy up in the Winterfest Cabin! Winterfest returns starting tomorrow, Dec. 20 until Jan. 7.
- EA SPORTS FC 25Ā ā Embrace the holiday spirit with the Winter Wildcards campaign and decorate your Football Ultimate Team squad with festive favorites inĀ EA Sports FC 25Ā on the Nintendo Switch system! Winter Wildcards starts tomorrow, Dec. 20 and runs through Jan. 3.
- Disney Dreamlight ValleyĀ ā Celebrate the Gift of Giving from Dec. 18 to Dec. 31 in the newĀ Disney Dreamlight ValleyĀ in-game event! Enjoy the Build a Snowman Event, craft gifts for Villagers, fish up festivity and keep an eye out for some surprises on Dec. 25!
- Overwatch 2Ā ā Unwrap festive fun as Winter Wonderland returns! Complete challenges to earn frosty rewards, including the Winter Chic Widowmaker skin. From Meiās Snowball Offensive to Freezethaw Elimination, thereās something for everyone this holiday. This event runs from now until Jan. 6.
- Rocket LeagueĀ ā Does anyone else feel that chill in the air? It can only mean one thing ā the return of Frosty Fest for 2024! This year, Frosty Fest brings a sleighās worth of challenges, rewards, Golden Gifts and more from Dec. 10 until Dec. 31.
- Apex LegendsĀ ā All aboard for the Winterās Haunt Event, with the Winter Express limited-time mode (LTM)! Earn Ice Gems to unlock rewards in the Reward Shop. Pull from 30 iced-out cosmetics including Legendary Skins and more, with an opportunity to unlock 150 Heirloom Shards, Bloodhoundās āWinterās Baneā heirloom and the reactive Hemlock skin, āAttunement.ā The Winterās Haunt Event is happening now through Jan. 6.
Nintendo Music
- High-Flying TracksĀ ā Experience the soaring sounds of theĀ Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordĀ soundtrack, available now on Nintendo Music, the new smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks*! Experience the world of the game with tracks that play while exploring, engaging in fierce battles and more! Nintendo Music is exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members. For more info, visit:Ā https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
Activities
- TetrisĀ®Ā 99Ā 44thĀ MAXIMUS CUPĀ ā Channel Princess Zeldaās wisdom to battle your way to the top when theĀ Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomĀ game joinsĀ TetrisĀ®Ā 99Ā for its 44thĀ MAXIMUS CUP event! Nintendo Switch Online members playing theĀ Tetris 99Ā online mode during the event period can collect 100 event points to unlock a new theme featuring art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired byĀ The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! TheĀ Tetris 99Ā 44thĀ MAXIMUS CUP event will run from Dec. 19 at 11 p.m. PT to Dec. 23 at 10:59 p.m. PT.
- Enter theĀ Animal CrossingĀ Cozy Winter Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win Wonderful Prizes!Ā ā Brr! It may be cold outside, but you can cuddle up with theĀ Animal CrossingĀ Cozy Winter Sweepstakes**! Enter for a chance to win a comfy collection of prizes that may inspire you to create a warmĀ Animal CrossingĀ themed scene right in your living room. Enter now through Feb. 18, 2025 at 11 p.m. PT! For more information, visit:Ā https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/c225f21ef9e7a0d0.
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