Blizzard is once again teaming up for a good cause, this time with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The second charity team-up since the Puppy Rumble, this will be the first charity tie-in to feature in-game cosmetics and rewards available.
The new skin, as shown above, will be available from today through to May 21st, and is not available in loot boxes, but rather via direct purchase for $15 USD. 100% of proceeds from all sales of the Pink Mercy skin will go towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, with Blizzard pledging a minimum donation of $250,000 USD. The final donation amount will be revealed after the campaign ends on May 21st.
Additionally, players can pick up a limited edition Pink Mercy charity shirt, designed by community artist VICKISIGH. All proceeds from the sales of the shirts will also go to the BCRF, and can be found here.
Blizzard has also partnered with community artist ONEMEGAWATT to create several Pink Mercy themed twitch drops. Viewing selected streams while your Twitch account is linked to your Blizzard account will enable viewers to earn rewards in the form of in-game sprays.
The streams will take place over the next two weeks, and the schedule is as follows:
- May 8 (11:00am - 7:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/QueenE
- May 9 (8:00am - 2:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/cuppcaake
- May 10 (starts 4:00am PDT): https://twitch.tv/flowervin
- May 11 (6:00am - 12:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/RikuRikuRiku
- May 12 (7:00pm - 11:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/fleeur
- May 13 (9:00am - 3:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/elspeth
- May 14 (11:00am - 4:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/esl_alphacast
- May 15 (5:00pm - 11:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/kidkerrigan
- May 16 (4:00pm - 8:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/lolirot
- May 17 (2:00am - 6:00am PDT): https://twitch.tv/angel20739
- May 18 (6:00am - 2:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/HALtv
- May 19 (11:00am - 4:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/marvellous_li
- May 20 (12:00am - 4:00am PDT): https://twitch.tv/rudeism
- May 21 (8:00am - 4:00pm PDT): https://twitch.tv/emongg
For more information on the event, check out the Official Announcement page, here, and for more information about the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, visit their website, here.
