Web3 gaming studio Mythical Games is gearing up to launch its much-anticipated soccer game, FIFA Rivals, in June. Inspired by FIFA and built for mobile, the game will go live globally alongside this year’s FIFA Club World Cup, following a pre-release in May.
The game FIFA Rivals will be released for both iOS and Android platforms with integrating the concept of blockchain for football enthusiasts. Mythical Games is working on the title in collaboration with the Colombian studio Bacon Games.
This launch follows the studio’s success with “NFL Rivals”, which drew nearly 3 million players by late 2023. Known for strong partnerships, Mythical Games is among the few Web3 studios successfully working with major sports brands like the NFL and FIFA.
FIFA has previously explored Web3 through digital collectibles that offered owners special perks, including a shot at tickets to the 2026 World Cup final.
Mythical Games has built strong momentum in the Web3 space, raising $150 million in a Series C round led by a16z in 2021. The round pushed the company’s valuation to $1.25 billion. Other big-name backers include Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest, Animoca Brands, MoonPay, PROOF, and Stanford Athletics.
It is also developing a new mobile game called Pudgy Party that will be based on the Pudgy Penguins NFT brand and is expected to be released in 2025.
With FIFA Rivals, Mythical Games plans to hit the goalpost by leveraging football enthusiasts and the blockchain technology.
