FIFA and Mythical Games, a company that develops cutting-edge gaming technology, today announced their partnership to release FIFA Rivals, a revolutionary mobile football video game with official licensing. FIFA Rivals, which is slated for release on iOS and Android mobile platforms, will concentrate on thrilling arcade gameplay to provide gamers anywhere with an unmatched gaming experience.
The partnership with Mythical Games, which will mark the next stage of FIFA’s gaming and esports portfolio, will be a crucial component of the non-simulation category and open up exciting new avenues for interaction within the football community. The deal also demonstrates FIFA’s dedication to developing new, internationally accessible digital frontiers and boosting fan interaction with cutting-edge technology.
With more than 5 million downloads of their highly acclaimed mobile Rivals game, Mythical Games is now ready to apply its experience to the football industry.
Recognized by Forbes’ Best Startup Employers (2024) and Fast firm’s World Changing Ideas 2021, Mythical Games is a cutting-edge gaming firm that uses blockchain technology to create top-notch games and give players control over their in-game assets. Major titles including Call of Duty, Call of Duty Mobile, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Magic: The Gathering, EA Madden, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Marvel Strike Force, Modern Warfare 3, and Skylanders are among the ones the team has contributed to the development of.
Millions of players worldwide have already played Mythical’s current games, NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party, which provide users access to a new economy that enables them to interact with games in new ways while also securely trading and transacting with other players across the globe.
Players will have the exceptional chance to establish and run their own football team in FIFA Rivals. In real-time PvP arcade action, users will be able to construct, level up, and improve their lineups before using their teams to take on other players.
Players will be able to own, purchase, sell, and trade their favorite football players using in-game and online marketplaces that make use of the Mythos blockchain. The game will be free to play.
Mattias Grafström, FIFA Secretary General said:
“We’re thrilled to partner with Mythical Games to launch FIFA Rivals, bringing football fans a mobile-first gaming experience that deepens their connection to the sport. The game is an innovative and accessible addition to our expanding gaming and esports portfolio.”
John Linden, CEO and Founder of Mythical Games said:
“We are excited to partner with FIFA and leverage our expertise to create an unparalleled football gaming experience. Our goal is to replicate our success with previous Rivals game and set new benchmarks in the web3 gaming sector. The combination of officially licensed football stars (past and present), prestigious clubs from around the world, and globally competitive esports gameplay will take sports gameplay to a new level. Through this long-term partnership with FIFA, there are major plans to integrate into the FIFA esports platform to give players in every country the ability to become a participant or fan.”
FIFA Rivals will premiere on mobile devices worldwide. Players that are interested in joining the community and keeping up with the game’s development may follow on X, @FifaRivals.