Mythical Games' FIFA Rivals Hits 1 Million Downloads Within 6 Weeks of Launch
Developed in collaboration with football's official governing body, FIFA Rivals' accessibility and dynamic gameplay, coupled with its gentle learning curve, has resonated with the sport's global fan base, making it a hit with both beginners and experienced player.
The one million players who have downloaded FIFA Rivals to date have made it a cornerstone of their gaming experience, notching 16M goals, 14M interceptions, 7M Supers, and 4M saves over the course of more than 5M matches. Interest in the game has been heightened by a licensing deal with sportswear giant adidas, which has developed a range of exclusive digital wearables, including football boots that can be acquired and traded within FIFA Rivals. Other exclusive items include an adidas match ball and unique jerseys developed especially for the iOS and Android game.
Mythical Games CEO John Linden said: 'We're delighted to have hit the one million mark so quickly, and for the energy of the community that's coalesced around FIFA Rivals. We knew, even before launching, that the game was going to break all records, but to have gotten here so quickly is a testament to the Mythical Games team and to the partners who have joined us on this journey.'
FIFA Rivals is available now on the App Store and Google Play Store. Interested players can follow on X @FifaRivals to join the community.
About Mythical Games
Acknowledged by Fast Company's World Changing Ideas 2021 and recently Forbes' Best Startup Employers (2024), Mythical Games is a next-generation game company creating world-class games and empowering players to take ownership of their in-game assets through the use of blockchain technology. The team has helped develop major franchises, 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. Mythical's current games, Blankos Block Party and NFL Rivals, are already played by millions of consumers worldwide and create a new economy for players, allowing them to engage in a new way with games, but also directly trade and transact safely with other players worldwide.
The Mythical Marketplace, the first in-game blockchain Marketplace on iOS and Android, provides gamers with ownership and control over the purchase and sale of digital assets, while the Mythical Platform protects gamers that may be new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items.
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