For a while now different snacks, sodas, and energy drinks have been teaming up with video games to help promote one another and the pairing usually rewards gamers for consuming these stereotypical snacks.Mountain Dew and Doritosare usually the go-to meme combination for gamers but Microsoft is sticking with Monster Energy again for the launch ofHalo Infiniteand today has revealed what in-game rewards fans can earn by drinking said energy drinks.
Years ago,Halogames would be partnered up with Mountain Dew for a line of soda called Gamer Fuel which would feature Master Chief on marketing material to promote whatever new flavor Pepsi-Cola rolled out for the upcomingHalogames. Eventually, Microsoft filled the gaps betweenHalolaunches with other games on Gamer Fuel likeForza Motorsport. However, Microsoft shifted gears on itsHalobeverage promotion by partnering with Monster Energyfor the release ofHalo 5: Guardiansand is sticking with the energy drink for the franchise’s next title.
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ForHalo Infinite’spromotional run, Monster Energy is giving away different in-game rewards to fans that can be used to customize the appearance of different weapons and theirHalo Infiniteprofiles. A special green and black skin can be unlocked for the Adrenal BR75 (battle rifle), Adrenal MA40 (assault rifle), Adrenal VK78 Commando (new assault rifle), and the Adrenal MK50 Sidekick (pistol). Fans can also obtain the Phalanx and Xiphos weapons and player emblems that also share the green and black/grey color scheme.
Additionally, fans can earn Double XP forHalo Infinitefrom each Monster Energy drink they buy. For example, a case of 24 Monstery Energy drinks will net players 24 Double XP boosts that are each worth 30-minutes of game time. Lastly, everyHalo Infinitecode entered from a receipt featuring a specially marked Monster Energy drink will enter fans into a huge giveaway where 10 people will win a trip to the Zero-Gravity Flight experience in Paris, France, and $1,000 cash. Also, 200 people will be selected to win a brand-newXbox Series Xconsole.
Fans can start earning Double XP and in-game rewards forHalo Infiniteas early as tomorrow through July 14, 2025. The downside, of course, is thatHalo Infinitewas recently delayedto 2021 but the in-game rewards will stack up and will be waiting for players once the game releases next year.
Halo Infinitehas enjoyed its ups and downs throughout 2020 but, unfortunately for 343 Industries and Microsoft, it’s been mostly downs. After pushing the game to 2021, 343 Industries made a huge shift in the development team and brought in long-timeHalowriter and director Joseph Staten. The gaming world is hoping that moving Staten to a leadership role within 343 Industries will help getHalo Infiniteon the right track.
Halo Infiniteis scheduled to release in 2021 for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
