Watch the main event live on November 2 and 3
with the BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket—available to order now at
www.blizzcon.com
Starting today, ticket holders can unlock
access to original BlizzCon video programming, get the first
commemorative BlizzCon in-game item for Overwatch®, and help build
a panel for the show
Blizzard Entertainment’s epic BlizzCon community celebration is
less than two months away—but BlizzCon season begins today
with the launch of the BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket, available to
order now at www.blizzcon.com. The BlizzCon Virtual Ticket provides
access to nearly two months of exclusive video programming, with
new content hitting regularly between now and when BlizzCon takes
place November 2 to 3. During BlizzCon, Virtual Ticket holders will
be able to enjoy comprehensive livestreams covering all of the
major news, events, and panels at the show, whether they’re joining
the fun from home on BlizzCon.com—or, for the first time, directly
via the Blizzard Battle.net® desktop app—or watching on the
go with the free BlizzCon Mobile App (available now for Android and
iOS).
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The BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket brings
Blizzard Entertainment's gaming convention to you. (Graphic:
Business Wire)
This year’s festivities are already underway, with the premiere
episodes of multiple original BlizzCon video series
available to view now on the official website and through the
app—some available free, and all unlocked via the Virtual Ticket.
BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders can also help shape
the show by voting for what they’d like to see on stage in a series
of interactive BlizzCon Build-a-Panel polls. In addition,
starting today BlizzCon ticket and Virtual Ticket holders will
receive the first of this year’s commemorative BlizzCon in-game
items: a diabolical legendary skin for
Overwatch®’s Sombra that channels the iconic
Demon Hunter class from Diablo® III.†
The celebration continues November 2 and 3, as the BlizzCon
Virtual Ticket also grants complete livestreaming access to the
main event at the Anaheim Convention Center, including the
BlizzCon All-Access channel, which acts as viewers’ tour
guide through the two-day convention; the legendary cosplay and
talent contests (and more) during Community Night; the
closing-night festivities; as well as coverage of the panels and
other activities from all three main stages—Mythic, Legendary, and
Epic—on the BlizzCon show floor.
“We created BlizzCon as a celebration of our global community,
but not everyone can travel to the show, so the Virtual Ticket
gives us a great way to bring BlizzCon to gamers around the world,”
said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment.
“We have a lot of exciting activities and surprises planned for
BlizzCon ticket and Virtual Ticket holders in the coming weeks and
at the main event—we can’t wait to share everything we have in
store.”
With the BlizzCon 2018 Virtual Ticket, Blizzard gamers from
around the world will:
- Never Miss a Moment: The opening
ceremony and esports are free, but the Virtual Ticket is the only
way to watch the Mythic, Legendary, and Epic stages live from home,
so you won’t miss any of the developer panels, Community Night
contests, or epic closing festivities. Go even deeper with the
BlizzCon All-Access Channel, complete with exclusive developer
interviews, commentary, and more.
- Explore Original BlizzCon Video
Series: Unlock full access to unique BlizzCon programming that
takes you behind the scenes at Blizzard and beyond the walls of the
convention center. Discover Blizzard history inside The Vault,
explore artists’ creative process in Drawn to Adventure, and much
more. New episodes debut regularly in the weeks leading up to
BlizzCon—some available free, and all unlocked via the Virtual
Ticket.
- Snag Epic In-Game Loot: Between
now and the start of BlizzCon, unlock a treasure trove of
commemorative in-game goodies for World of Warcraft®, StarCraft®
II, StarCraft: Remastered, Heroes of the Storm®, Hearthstone®, and
Diablo III. Kick things off with a legendary Overwatch Demon Hunter
skin for Sombra—available in-game starting today.†
- Help Shape the Show: Don’t just
watch BlizzCon—participate in it, too! Build a BlizzCon panel
alongside others from the Blizzard community, then watch what you
help created come to life live during the main event.
(Build-a-Panel voting will be available for a limited time—visit
BlizzCon.com to learn more and keep up with the results.)
- Watch On-Demand Replays: Miss a
revelation during a World of Warcraft or Overwatch developer
discussion? Does one of your must-see Hearthstone panels conflict
with a can’t-miss StarCraft II match? Relive your favorite moments
on demand with the Virtual Ticket at BlizzCon.com or in the
BlizzCon Mobile App through March 31, 2019††. The Virtual Ticket
also unlocks access to a wide variety of panels and original video
series from the BlizzCon 2017 video archives.
- Get Gear Bonuses: Order a
Virtual Ticket, and you’ll get a $10 discount off this year’s
BlizzCon Goody Bag, available for pre-order today while supplies
last at http://gear.blizzard.com. You’ll also get early access to
the BlizzCon 2018 online merchandise sale so you can pick up sweet
swag in advance of the show—more details will be announced in the
weeks ahead.
International viewers will also have the option to listen to
select BlizzCon Virtual Ticket broadcasts, including the All-Access
Channel and content on the Mythic stage, translated live into seven
languages: Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian,
Korean, and Mandarin Chinese. In addition, VODs of select content
on the other stages at BlizzCon will be available subtitled in
Latin American Spanish, European Spanish, French, German, Brazilian
Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and simplified Chinese in the weeks
following the show.
Visit the Blizzard Shop to learn more and purchase this year’s
Virtual Ticket ($49.99 USD), and keep an eye on www.blizzcon.com to
vote on the best moments from past BlizzCons and stay up-to-date on
the latest BlizzCon news.
†The in-game items for Overwatch, StarCraft II, and StarCraft:
Remastered will also be available separately in 2019—further
details will be announced at a later date.
††Most replays will be available until March 31, 2019. Community
Night and closing night festivities replays are available for at
least 1 month after the event.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of
Warcraft®, Hearthstone®, Overwatch®, the Warcraft®,
StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, and the
multi-franchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard Entertainment,
Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:
ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment
software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most
critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record
includes twenty-two #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year
awards. The company's online gaming service, Blizzard Battle.net®,
is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active
players.
*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and
reports from key distribution partners.
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statements about the dates and upcoming content at BlizzCon and the
features and functionality of the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, are
forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Blizzard
Entertainment's actual future results to differ materially from
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