FIFA Teams Up with Mythical Games to Launch Blockchain-Powered Mobile Soccer Game

FIFA and blockchain gaming company Mythical Games have announced a collaboration to create FIFA Rivals, a new free-to-play soccer game for mobile platforms, set for release in the summer of 2025.

In FIFA Rivals, players will be able to create and manage their own soccer teams while engaging in competitive, real-time arcade-style matches against others.

Mythical Games, known for its blockchain-based gaming projects, aims to bring an exciting, immersive experience to a vast gaming audience. The company’s CEO, John Linden, expressed confidence that the game could attract millions of players, drawing inspiration from the success of their previous title, NFL Rivals, which has already attracted over 6 million players.

With the global popularity of soccer, FIFA Rivals is poised to reach an even broader audience, potentially surpassing the 5 billion viewers who tuned in to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

READ MORE:

Sui Partners with Franklin Templeton to Boost Blockchain Innovation and DeFi Growth

The game will run on Mythical’s proprietary Mythos blockchain, with security provided by the Polkadot network. This collaboration represents the ongoing trend of sports organizations leveraging blockchain technology to enhance fan engagement and offer new, interactive experiences.

The appeal of blockchain gaming lies in its ability to offer players true ownership of in-game assets, as well as the opportunity to participate in a play-to-earn ecosystem. Mythical Games has already made strides in the space with Blankos Block Party, an NFT-based social game that has moved to the Polkadot network and consistently sees millions of monthly transactions.

Alexander Zdravkov