- FIFA Rivals merges football and Web3 gaming using Mythos blockchain.
- The free-to-play game includes PvP and a hybrid Web2-Web3 model.
FIFA has partnered with Mythical Games to launch FIFA Rivals, the firm’s first Web3 mobile game aimed at revolutionizing fan engagement in football gaming. The new mobile game, which goes live on iOS and Android, combines blockchain technology with instant gameplay, providing fans with a dynamic means to engage with their favorite sport.
Building on the success of NFL Rivals, which has captured over six million downloads, Mythical Games is now bringing its expertise to FIFA’s latest venture. Collaboration is part of FIFA’s ambition to expand its gaming portfolio beyond simulation and an example of innovative technologies that can eventually lead to deeper global fan engagement.
Actually, FIFA Rivals allows users to build and own virtual football clubs, which in turn grow over time through leveling up or trading. Real-time player-versus-player guarantees that your strategy is going to be tested out against that of another user.
A big step by FIFA and Web3 gaming
The game integrates Web3 elements through the Mythos blockchain, offering in-game and web-based marketplaces for trading football stars. The hybrid model brings together a seamless blend of Web2 functionalities and strictly adheres to Google and Apple app store policies.
It should therefore create accessible digital experiences that further the engagement of fans as proposed by FIFA’s vision. The game is free to play so that more people can enjoy it while using the blockchain features in a much easier way.
In this regard, the involvement with Mythical Games takes this step further for the ambition FIFA to transform digital gaming. FIFA then further utilizes blockchain in developing fan engagement and creating a future esports setting.
The longer-term plans would include integration with the current FIFA esports platform, which enables players to compete in their own competitive tournaments or spectate matches all around the globe, and it would show how FIFA is committed to putting the value of technology into expanding the digital footprint of football.
With licensed players, famous football clubs, and next-gen Web3 technology, FIFA Rivals marks a giant leap forward for sports gaming. Collaborating on this, Mythical Games looks to represent the gold standard in the Web3 gaming space, inspired by work so far with its Rivals series.
This is a momentous day for the global launch of FIFA Rivals for FIFA’s digital future, proving that blockchain is a transformative tool for sports gaming.
