Mythical Games, known for its success with NFL Rivals, is collaborating with FIFA to launch a new mobile game titled FIFA Rivals.
FIFA and Mythical Games are combining forces to bring this arcade-style game to fans by the summer of 2025. Available for iOS and Android devices, FIFA Rivals promises a unique blend of soccer management and real-time gameplay.
Building on the model established by NFL Rivals, the new game will also incorporate NFTs, allowing players to collect and trade digital player cards. These cards will feature soccer stars from various eras, enhancing the collectible aspect of the game.
The NFTs will be minted on the Mythos blockchain, which utilizes Polkadot technology for enhanced security and efficiency. Mythical Games aims to replicate the engagement seen with NFL Rivals, which has amassed over 6 million downloads since its release.
Further enriching the gaming experience, FIFA Rivals will also include esports competitions, targeting the most skilled players. This feature points to Mythical Games’ strategic direction towards integrating competitive gaming within its offerings. John Linden, co-founder and CEO of Mythical expressed enthusiasm about leveraging their proven expertise to deliver an unparalleled football gaming experience.
This partnership marks FIFA’s continued foray into the Web3 space. Prior initiatives include collaborations with blockchain startups for the FIFA World Cup Qatar and the development of the FIFA Collect NFT platform, which operates on both Algorand and the Ethereum scaling network Polygon.
With these efforts, FIFA steadily enhances its digital presence, catering to a global audience increasingly engaged in digital and blockchain technologies.