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Tetris Forever

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Digital Eclipse
Release Date: Nov. 12, 2024

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'Tetris Forever' Comes To Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC In November

by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2024 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT

Tetris Forever dives deep into the 40-year legacy of Tetris with a distinctive interactive documentary experience, including a variety of playable Tetris games and a brand-new Tetris variant.

Tetris Forever, which features a variety of playable Tetris games from the last four decades and a brand-new game created by Digital Eclipse, will launch this holiday season on PC and consoles.

Discover the extraordinary true story behind Tetris in more than 90 minutes of all-new documentary featurettes. Explore the lifelong friendship and creative partnership between Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov and The Tetris Company founder Henk Rogers, and dive into the remarkable odyssey that shaped one of the most iconic games in history.

Journey through four decades of Tetris with more than 15 playable classic games, including several being released outside of Japan for the first time. See where it all began in 1984 with an accurate recreation of the first version of Tetris on the Electronika 60 computer; battle your friends in the multiplayer cult favorite Tetris Battle Gaiden; create massive explosions to clear lines in Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss, and many more memorable game experiences. 

Tetris Forever introduces an all-new Tetris game with Tetris Time Warp! In this original game variant from Digital Eclipse, players will ‘warp’ between different eras of Tetris in real time to experience a variety of classic graphics, playstyles, and game mechanics.

Digital Eclipse, in partnership with The Tetris Company, is pleased to reveal a November 12 release date for Tetris Forever.

Digital Eclipse is also unveiling the key art for Tetris Forever, created by multidisciplinary artist and musician Willea Zwey. Her striking visual embodies the essences of both the games and the story featured in Tetris Forever. Zwey's ability to craft otherworldly scenes infused with surreal elements and deep storytelling made her an ideal candidate for creating the title’s key art.


Tetris was one of the first video games I played as a child, blending logic and fun in a way that really stuck with me,” said Zwey. “When I was approached for this project, it felt like a perfect connection, especially with my background in architecture. I wanted to reimagine the game by creating a surreal architectural space that celebrates the endless possibilities of Tetriminos.”

“The design feels like a gallery space, with the Tetriminos as the central displays, and I wanted to incorporate movement to emphasize their dynamic nature,” continues Zwey. “The multi-dimensional perspective pushes beyond traditional boundaries, while the night-like scene, with glowing Tetriminos, brings a fresh, vibrant feel to the game. Adding small figures highlights both the scale and spontaneity of the game’s limitless potential.”

Key Features:

  • The Game that Started It All: Digital Eclipse has prepared an authentic recreation of the first version of Tetris, which Alexey Pajitnov created on a Soviet “Electronika 60” computer system. Experience the look and feel of Tetris as Alexey envisioned it in 1984.
  • Interactive Timeline: Explore a virtual museum with archival materials, including video featurettes, photos, original ads, and playable games restored in high-definition and presented chronologically.
  • The True Story of Tetris: With over 90-minutes of all-new documentary featurettes produced by Area 5—creators of Outerlands, Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us and Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II—unravel the true story of Tetris in its purest form.
  • An All-New Tetris Game: Tetris Time Warp, an all-new Tetris variant by Digital Eclipse will have up to four players warping between different eras of Tetris in real time to experience a variety of memorable graphic styles and play mechanics! 

Tetris Forever is coming to PC (Steam / GOG), Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Series X|S on November 12, 2024.


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