– This week's Nintendo download includes the following content:
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:
- Pokémon Scarlet and Pokemon purple Tera Raid Battle Event: Shiny Rayquaza appears – Calling all Paldea Trainers: Shiny Rayquaza will appear in ua soon Tera Raid Battle Event! The Rayquaza that appears in this event has Dragon as a Tera type and is shiny black in color, which distinguishes it from other Rayquaza. Encounter this elusive Pokémon when it appears in 5-star Tera Raid Battles on Tera Raid Crystals during the event period, from Thursday, December 19 at 4:00 PM PT to Sunday, January 5 at 3:59 PM PT. The awesome Rayquaza cannot normally be encountered during regular gameplay, so take this opportunity to welcome her into your adventure party!
- Fortnite – Get ready for a treat in the Winterfest cabin! Winterfest returns from tomorrow, December 20th to January 7th.
- EA SPORTS FC 25 – Embrace the holiday spirit with the Winter Wildcards campaign and deck out your Football Ultimate Team squad with festive favorites in EA Sports FC 25 on Nintendo Switch! Winter Wildcards starts tomorrow, December 20th and runs until January 3rd.
- Disney Dreamlight Valley – Celebrate the Gift of Giving from December 18th to December 31st in a new Disney Dreamlight Valley in-game event! Enjoy the Build a Snowman Event, craft gifts for the villagers, catch fish and be on the lookout for some surprises on December 25th!
- Overwatch 2 – Unwrap the holiday party as Winter Wonderland returns! Complete challenges to earn icy rewards, including the Winter Chic Widowmaker skin. From Mei's Snowball Offensive to Freezethaw Elimination, there's something for everyone this holiday season. This event runs from now until January 6th.
- Rocket League – Does anyone else feel that chill in the air? That can only mean one thing – the return of Frosty Fest for 2024! This year, Frosty Fest is bringing loads of challenges, prizes, golden gifts and more from December 10th to December 31st.
- Apex Legends – All aboard the Winter's Haunt Event, featuring a limited edition Winter Express (LTM) mode! Earn Ice Gems to unlock rewards in the Reward Shop. Use 30 frozen cosmetics including legendary skins and more, with a chance to unlock 150 Heirloom Shards, Bloodhound's heirloom “Winter's Bane” and the reactive hemlock skin, “Attunement”. The Winter's Haunt event runs until January 6th.
Nintendo Music:
- High-flying tracks – Experience the sublime sounds of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword soundtrack, now available on Nintendo Music, the new smartphone app for the Nintendo soundtrack! Experience the game world with tracks that play out as you explore, engage in fierce battles and more! Nintendo Music is exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members. For more information visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
Activities:
- Tetris 99 44th MAXIMUM CUP – Channel the wisdom of Princess Zelda to fight your way to the top of the tub The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of wisdom the game joins Tetris 99 for his 44th MAXIMUS CUP event! Nintendo Switch Online members who play Tetris 99 online mode during the event period can collect 100 event points to unlock a new theme featuring art, music and a Tetrimino design inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! Tetris 99 44th The MAXIMUS CUP event will run from December 19th at 11:00pm PT to December 23rd at 10:59pm PT.
- Enter the Animal Crossing Cozy Winter Sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes! – Brrr! It may be cold outside, but you can cozy up with the Animal Crossing Cozy Winter Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a cozy collection of prizes that might inspire you to create a warm Animal Crossing-themed scene in your living room. Apply now through February 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM PT! For more information visit: https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/c225f21ef9e7a0d0.
Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:
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Source: Nintendo of America
