In a world where contaminated energy drinks have turned the world’s population into “toxic mutants” (sound familiar) you’re the only one who can help save humanity. Armed with Vans shoes, a slew of cool weapons, and your wits you’ll set out to dominate in Microsoft’s new first person shooter Sunset Overdrive. . . or something like that. Just one more example of our old adage about wearing Vans all the time: it’s not that we’re going to skate, it’s that we can if we want to. Sunset Overdrive drops on October 28, 2014 exclusively for Xbox One. For the official word from Vans, please follow the jump.
Vans Partners with Microsoft to Bring Iconic Footwear and Apparel to “Sunset Overdrive,” Exclusively on Xbox One
View Exclusive Game Play Footage Featuring the Vans Classic Slip-On Here
Vans, the original action sports brand, teams up with Microsoft to bring Vans Classics footwear and select apparel items to “Sunset Overdrive.” Set in the year 2027, “Sunset Overdrive” takes us to Sunset City, where a contaminated energy drink has transformed most of the population into a multitude of toxic mutants and it is up to your character to save humanity. With hyper-agility, unique weapons and special abilities, “Sunset Overdrive” rewrites the rules of traditional shooters and delivers an explosive, irreverent, stylish and totally unique adventure exclusively to Xbox One. Gamers are given virtually endless character customization options – gender, body type, hair type, apparel, accessories and more – that best express their own sense of style and personality. Apparel and footwear selections feature several Vans products including the iconic Classic Slip-On and Old Skool styles. Check out exclusive game play footage featuring the Vans Classic Slip-On on the Vans YouTube Channel.
To celebrate the partnership, Vans and Microsoft are giving away an Xbox One console, a copy of “Sunset Overdrive,” a pair of Classic Slip-Ons and a size 66 Old Skool to five prize winners from now until October 15. Enter the sweepstakes at: www.vans.com/xbox.
