These Launch Parties will be the first place that the new game (see "'Star Wars: Destiny'") will become available to the general public. Each Launch Party participant will purchase a Rey Starter Set or a Kylo Ren Starter Set from a host store and play in a casual-minded event, with Awakenings Booster Packs available for deck customization after the Launch Party.

Each Prerelease Package that a local game store receives will include 12 copies of the Kylo Ren Starter Set, 12 copies of the Rey Starter Set, four booster displays containing 36 Awakenings Booster Packs, and two Star Wars: Destiny Launch Party Kits (each containing 12 alternate art Rey cards, 12 deck boxes, and 12 Rey art prints). Prerelease packages are available to US retailers through normal distribution and sales channels.

Participating stores are required to run their Launch Parties on the official dates between November 18 - 20. Launch Party Kit contents are designated as not for resale.