FIFA collaborates with Mythical Games to introduce a sports management simulator game leveraging Blockchain technology. The game is designed for players wishing to create and manage their own football teams. Titled FIFA Rivals, it is set for release on smartphones in 2025.
Features of FIFA Rivals
FIFA Rivals offers a management simulation where players build their teams using digital trading cards. Players can utilize these cards to form their ideal football teams and compete in real-time matches against other players. The game aims to provide a superior team management experience compared to existing game managers.
Integration of Blockchain and NFTs
This collaboration allows the game to operate on a Blockchain network, enabling optional NFT sales. NFTs created using Mythos Blockchain will allow players to collect digital cards of past and present football stars, granting them advantages over rival managers. However, the specific functioning of NFTs within the game has yet to be fully explained.
Esports Component
Mythical Games plans to develop FIFA Rivals into a fully-fledged esports title. This initiative will provide earning opportunities to top managers and players, encouraging new participants to join the game and fostering a gaming community.
“We are excited to partner with FIFA and leverage our expertise to create a unique football gaming experience… Our goal is to replicate the success of our previous Rivals game and set new standards in the Web3 gaming sector.”
John Linden, Mythical CEO
NFTs have carved a niche in the sports sector, particularly through trading cards. FIFA strengthens its experience in this area by launching digital collection platforms on Algorand and Polygon, allowing football fans to purchase virtual card packs.
FIFA Rivals integrates real-time action, management simulation, and collection experiences, building upon the success of the previous NFL Rivals game. Since its launch in 2023, NFL Rivals has attracted over 6 million players.
Players can collect digital trading cards to assemble their dream teams and compete against others in management roles. Furthermore, the game will be available for free on iOS and Android platforms, with NFT usage offered optionally.
