Press release

MILESTONE AND MATTEL ANNOUNCE THE ACCELERACERS EXPANSION PACK FOR HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED 2 - TURBOCHARGED

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and MILAN, Italy – December 19, 2023 – Milestone, a leading global racing game developer, and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world, announced today the AcceleRacers™ Expansion Pack for Hot Wheels Unleashed™ 2 - Turbocharged.

Available from December 21, 2023, it will include four new vehicles, a brand-new environment, and two customization sets.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/3Lh-vTfQ2-k

Players will get to master four of the most iconic cars from the AcceleRacers animated series: the agile Chicane™ of Karma Eiss, the high-powered Rat-ified™ driven by Mitchell “Monkey” Mclurg of the Metal Maniacs, the modern supercar-like Spine Buster™ of Mark Wylde, and the stylish Vert's. The Acceledrome, a new location to discover, will be the perfect setting to hit the gas with the newly arrived; inspired by the cartoon headquarters, players will race in a large multi-level cave carved into the rock with the Wheel of Power lighting up the whole underground base. Finally, two customization sets will feature profile icons, card backgrounds, and tags.

The AcceleRacers Expansion Pack is included in the Hot Wheels Unleashed™ 2 - Turbocharged Deluxe Edition and Legendary Edition, as well as in the Season Pass Vol. 1, or can be purchased separately from December 21. For more information, visit hotwheelsunleashed.com.

About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developer in the world.  The 200+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel. For more information please visit  www.milestone.it
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of nine game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.

Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.