SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bungie and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), announced Destiny 2’s 2017 partnerships with global brand, Rockstar Energy Drink, as well as Pop-Tarts toaster pastries. Partnering brands will feature their own custom-tailored offers to celebrate the Sept. 6 launch of Destiny 2 on PlayStation 4, and Xbox One (PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription, respectively, required for significant features), the sequel to the biggest new console video game franchise launch of all-time. For the first time, Destiny 2 will also be available for PC on October 24 via Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service.
Destiny 2’s international collaboration with Rockstar Energy Drink includes limited edition ‘Destiny 2 themed’ cans in different flavors available in the U.S. and Canada, U.K. and Germany. The U.S. flavors are Original, Punched, and Zero Carb. Canada flavors include: Original, Punched and Burner. The U.K. flavors include: Original, Punched Guava, and XDurance. The Germany program features flavors: Original and Sugar Free. Destiny 2 themed cans will begin entering stores for purchase in August and availability will vary per retailer. The partnership offers consumers in-game gear with the purchase of a Destiny 2 Rockstar cans and the chance to also win daily, weekly and grand prizes including Destiny 2-themed motorcycles.* Fans can visit Destiny2.RockstarEnergy.com for more info and redeem rewards beginning Sept. 1.
The U.S. partnership with Pop-Tarts will fuel players’ Destiny 2 gaming experience by offering XP Boost, free with purchase of specially-marked packages of Pop-Tarts.** In addition to this limited time offer, Pop-Tarts® will feature custom-designed, collectable packs highlighting each Guardian Subclass. Look for these special packs of 8-count and 12-count varieties to hit grocery store shelves in September.
“In collaboration with Rockstar Energy Drink and Pop-Tarts®, we chose strategic, renowned lifestyle partners in major markets to bring the Destiny 2 universe to life,” said Byron Beede, Sr. Vice President of Product Management. “We’re bringing these partners together to complement the overwhelming excitement of Destiny 2’s launch with benefits that reward players both inside and outside of the universe.”
Destiny 2 is the sequel to the internationally acclaimed Destiny, a first-person action game that takes the player on an epic journey to defend humanity from annihilation. In the story of Destiny 2, the last safe city on Earth has fallen and lay in ruins, occupied by a powerful new enemy Dominus Ghaul and his elite army, the Red Legion. Every player creates their own character called a ‘Guardian,’ humanity’s chosen protectors. As a Guardian in Destiny 2, players must master new abilities and weapons to reunite the city’s forces, stand together and fight back to reclaim their home. Destiny 2 will offer a fresh start to all players with no previous knowledge or background needed.
For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com
*Rockstar Energy in-game reward code will be redeemable 9/01/17 – 3/01/18 at Destiny2.Rockstarenergy.com.
**Participating Pop-Tarts® products must be purchased 9/1/17 – 12/31/17. Photo of purchase receipt along with “D2XP” must be texted to 89332 by 1/30/18. Promo code will be redeemable in-game until 3/01/18.
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