EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – May 12, 2021 - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Vector Unit, a leading arcade and racing game developer, announced the release of the Hot Wheels™ Booster Pack DLC for the popular kart racer Beach Buggy Racing™2: Island Adventure. The Hot Wheels Booster Pack is now available for purchase for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam PC. The DLC is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
The Hot Wheels Booster Pack includes seven legendary Hot Wheels cars and four new racetracks, complete with twisting orange track pieces. Players can complete all-new missions to unlock vehicles, discover custom paints and decals, win trophies, and collect Hot Wheels medallions in challenging stunt missions.
Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure is an action-packed, mayhem-filled kart racer with split-screen competition and game rule customization. Play any part of the game solo or with friends in split-screen, from the story-driven Adventure mode to multi-event Championships, adrenaline-pumping Races, skill-mastering Drift Attacks and more.
BOOSTER PACK FEATURES
· Seven legendary Hot Wheels cars: Rip Rod™, Surf 'N Turf™, Bone Shaker™, Twin Mill™ III, Donut Drifter™, Hotweiler™ and Loco Punk™.
· Earn trophies in the new Hot Wheels Championship.
· Go for Gold on four thrilling Hot Wheels-themed tracks: Volcano Blast, Hot Wheels Harbor, Looptastic Stadium, and Frostfire Vale.
· Five new Hot Wheels Cup events added to the Adventure map.
· A new Hot Wheels Stunt Challenge added to every track in the game. Discover them all in 1000HP Race mode.
· Six new Achievements to unlock.
Hot Wheels was the 2020 Global Top-Selling Toy of the Year, according to the NPD Group.* Fans can experience the brand, which originally debuted in 1968, through toys, consumer products, content on YouTube, digital games across all platforms, and both virtual and live events.
Beach Buggy Racing™2: Island Adventure Copyright © 2021 Vector Unit® Inc. HOT WHEELS™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2021 Mattel.
MSRP: USD$9.99 (prices will vary by country)
Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/beach-buggy-racing-2-island-adventure-switch/
Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9n6pps41l443
PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10002398
Steam PC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1552480/Beach_Buggy_Racing_2_Hot_Wheels_Booster_Pack/
Release Date: May 12, 2021
* Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service, U.S. Dollar Sales, January-December 2020
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About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
About Vector Unit
Vector Unit is a NorCal independent developer specializing in action-packed arcade and racing games. Previous titles include Riptide GP: Renegade, Beach Buggy Racing, and MouseBot: Escape From CatLab.