A major update forTetris Effect: Connectedis on the way including new game modes and features. Rather than simply launchTetris Effect: Connectedon PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2 as is, developers Monstars Inc., Resonair, and Stage Games have decided to celebrate the occasion with a substantial new patch. The new content isn’t exclusive to PS5 and PS VR2, either, but will also be released as a free update forTetris Effect: Connectedon PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, too.
Tetris Effectwas first released in 2018 and was immediately embraced as a beautiful way to experience the classic puzzle game. The original version of the game featured a number of exciting game modes, as well as fun visuals to enhance the experience. TheTetris Effect: Connectedexpansion launched in late 2020and added new co-op and competitive modes both for local and online play to the game.
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NowTetris Effect: Connectedcould be evolving to its final form. On February 22,Tetris Effect: Connectedwill be launched on PlayStation 5 withsupport for PlayStation VR2, much like the originalTetris Effectwas supported on PlayStation VR. Alongside the PS5 launch,Tetris Effect: Connectedwill receive a substantial update adding game modes and features made as a result of player feedback over the years.
For example, the newTetris Effect: Connectedupdate adds a single-player Classic Score Attack, a mode previously only available with multiple players. This feature was added with competitive play in mind, which is why it supports both NTSC and PAL versions to match both North American and European tournamentTetrisplay. Endless options are also being added to Master Mode and Purify Mode, allowingexceptionalTetrisplayersto surpassTetris Effect: Connected’s current leaderboard limitations and challenge previously unreachable levels of difficulty.
Expanded in the new update is the Zone mechanic. Due to its popularity in both Journey Mode and Zone Battle, it’s being added to Marathon Mode, too. There’s also a very fun feature for PlayStation VR2, allowing players to activate the Zone mechanic simply by closing and opening their eyes, utilizing thePS VR2’s eye-tracking functionality.
The definitiveTetrisexperience is becoming that much more definitive. The developers ofTetris Effect: Connectedhave been listening to feedback since the expansion’s release in 2020, waiting for an opportunity to deliver.Tetris Effect: Connected’s launch on PS5 is just such an opportunity and players on all platforms will reap the benefits.
Tetris Effect: Connectedis available now on PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, and will launch on PS5 on February 22.
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