Gaming Cheats & Codes Tetris Effect Cheats, Codes, and Secrets Unlock the 1984 and 1989 game modes and all of the connected avatars by Brad Stephenson Freelance Contributor Brad Stephenson is a freelance tech and geek culture writer with 12+ years' experience. He writes about Windows 10, Xbox One, and cryptocurrency. our editorial process Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Brad Stephenson Updated on December 07, 2020 Cheats & Codes Consoles & PCs Cheats & Codes Gaming Services Game Play & Streaming Mobile Gaming Tweet Share Email Tetris Effect: Connected is a modern reimagining of the classic Tetris puzzle video game that incorporates surreal visuals and music to create a more artistic and immersive experience. There are a number of Tetris Effect unlockables to discover ranging from player avatars and audio to hidden game modes inspired by previous entries in the Tetris franchise. Note Tetris Effect is the base game that’s available on PC (via Epic Games Store), PlayStation consoles, and Oculus Quest. Tetris Effect: Connected is a newer version of the game for PC (via Microsoft Store) and Xbox consoles, such as the Xbox One and Xbox Series X, that contains all of the content from the base game plus additional multiplayer modes. All versions of Tetris Effect are expected to update to the Tetris Effect: Connected version by the end of 2021. All codes and tips on this page apply to all versions on all platforms though the multiplayer information is naturally only relevant to those playing Tetris Effect: Connected. Tetris Effect Codes and Hidden Stages Tetris Effect and Tetris Effect: Connected actually have three additional game modes that can be unlocked by performing specific tasks or entering codes. How to Unlock Theater Mode in Tetris Effect Theater Mode, as its name implies, is a mode that focuses on the visuals over gameplay. It allows players to sit back and enjoy the game’s aesthetics without worrying about moving blocks or getting a Game Over. This mode is arguably the easiest of the hidden modes to unlock in Tetris Effect as all you need to do is complete the single-player campaign, known as the Journey Mode, on any difficulty level. How to Unlock 1984 Mode in Tetris Effect 1984 Mode is a rather cool Easter egg that lets you play Tetris in a level inspired by the original PC version of the classic video game and the year in which it's officially recognized to have been created. This mode unlocks automatically on June 6th every year though if you want to play it any other time, you’ll need to enter the famous Konami Code (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A) on the title screen. On PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, you’ll need to replace the B and A commands with Circle and X due to the controller not having letter buttons or keys. Note While 1984 is officially recognized as the birth year of the original Tetris video game, many believe the birthday of Tetris should be changed to 1985 for a variety of reasons. If done correctly, this will take you to a secondary screen where you’ll need to then enter 06061984 on a connected keyboard. Unfortunately, the PlayStation and Xbox console versions won’t bring up the native on-screen keyboard for this step so you’ll need to use a USB keyboard which you can connect to either console via one of their USB ports. Xbox One and Xbox Series S and X owners can also use the gamepad keyboard which connects to the Xbox controller. How to Unlock 1989 Mode in Tetris Effect Tetris Effect’s 1989 Mode is a homage to the original Nintendo Gameboy Tetris video game which features retro-inspired music plus green and black graphics. To unlock the 1989 Mode, all you need to do is reach Level 50 in Tetris Effect which can be done by playing most modes as per usual. No code or hack is required. Tetris Effect Unlockables Tetris Effect, and the newer Tetris Effect: Connected, feature a continuous stream of rewards that unlock as players level up and reach certain milestones. There doesn’t seem to be any Tetris Effect codes for immediately unlocking these in-game rewards which means that you’ll need to obtain them the old-fashioned way with skill and dedication. Tetris Effect: Music Tracks In addition to gaining access to music from the Journey game mode after completing each level, there's 10 extra music tracks that can be unlocked in Tetris Effect by meeting certain requirements within the Effects game modes. These can then be set as background music on the Effects menu screen. Here's how to get them. Track Name Music Unlock Requirements Bright Lines Play a Weekly Ritual Central Play 5 Effect Modes Crest Get A Rank or higher in an Adventurous Effect Mode Dazzling Get A Rank or higher in a Classic Effect Mode Imperfect Clear Marathon Mode Inside Get A Rank or higher in Weekly Ritual Mode Loops of Time Get A Rank or higher in Focus Effect Mode Mind Drops Get A Rank or higher in a Relax Effect Mode Red Play 10 Effect Modes Warm Rain Play all Effect Modes Tetris Effect: Effect Avatars While playing the various Effect modes in Tetris Effect, you can choose to represent yourself with an avatar. There are 200 Effect Avatars to unlock though luckily all you need to get these is to continue leveling up and scoring various rantings in matches. Unfortunately, this does mean that you'll need to get an A rating in each Effect mode if you want to unlock 100% of this avatar collection. Tetris Effect: Guardian Avatars In the multiplayer modes introduced with the Connected update, players can represent themselves with celestial Guardian Avatars. These are completely new avatars and are separate from the ones mentioned above used in the Effect modes. The first 24 Guardian Avatars unlock either at every other level milestone or during weekend special events while the rest require more strategic gameplay. There are 84 Guardian Avatars in total to unlock. While all of the Guardian Avatars have yet to be unlocked by gamers, here’s what you'll need to do to obtain all of these Tetris Effect unlockables. Guardian Avatar Unlock Requirement Ape Man Play a Ranked Match of Zone Battle Mode Early Man Play a Ranked Match of Score Attack Mode Human Play a Ranked Match of Classic Score Attack Mode Play 40 Ranked Matches of Zone Battle Mode Play 40 Ranked Matches of Zone Battle Mode Play 40 Ranked Matches of Zone Battle Mode Play 40 Ranked Matches of Score Attack Mode Play 40 Ranked Matches of Score Attack Mode Play 40 Ranked Matches of Score Attack Mode Play 40 Ranked Matches of Classic Score Attack Mode Play 40 Ranked Matches of Classic Score Attack Mode Play 40 Ranked Matches of Classic Score Attack Mode Win 5 Ranked Matches of Zone Battle Mode Win 5 Ranked Matches of Score Attack Mode Win 5 Ranked Matches of Classic Score Attack Mode Win 25 Ranked Matches of Score Attack Mode Jellyfish Clear Area 1 in Connected Mode Eagle Clear Area 2 in Connected Mode Clear Area 3 in Connected Mode Clear Area 4 in Connected Mode Clear Area 5 in Connected Mode Win 25 Ranked Matches of Zone Battle Mode Win 100 Ranked Matches of Zone Battle Mode Win 100 Ranked Matches of Score Attack Mode Win 25 Ranked Matches of Classic Score Attack Mode Win 100 Ranked Matches of Classic Score Attack Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Pisces in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Sagittarius in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Taurus in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Cancer in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Libra in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Scorpio in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Gemini in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Aries in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Virgo in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Capricorn in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Aquarius in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Leo in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Pisces in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Tetrimidion in Connected Vs. Mode Win 5 times playing as the Zodiac Boss Pisces in Connected Vs. Mode Win 10 Ranked Matches of Zone Battle Mode during a Full Moon Win 100 Ranked Matches of Zone Battle Mode during a Full Moon Win 10 Ranked Matches of Score Attack Mode during a Full Moon Win 100 Ranked Matches of Score Attack Mode during a Full Moon Win 10 Ranked Matches of Classic Score Attack Mode during a Full Moon Win 100 Ranked Matches of Classic Score Attack Mode during a Full Moon Win 40 Ranked Matches of Connected Mode during a Full Moon Win 100 Ranked Matches of Connected Mode during a Full Moon Recruit Initial avatar granted to every player Infantry Attain Tier 2 status or higher Attain Tier 3 status or higher Attain Tier 4 status or higher Attain Tier 5 status or higher Attain Tier 6 status or higher Attain Tier 7 status or higher Attain Tier 8 status or higher Attain Tier 9 status or higher Attain Tier 10 status or higher Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. 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