At our prestigious GAM3 Awards 2024, held on November 22nd in Manila, FIFA and Mythical Games unveiled their latest collaboration, FIFA Rivals, a new mobile game set to expand FIFA’s presence in the gaming and esports industry. The announcement marked a key milestone for the web3 gaming sector, highlighting the innovation and growth in this evolving space.

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FIFA Rivals

FIFA Rivals is an officially licensed mobile game from FIFA, scheduled for release on iOS and Android. It aims to deliver a fast-paced, arcade-style football experience. Players will have the opportunity to create and manage their own football clubs, enhance their teams, and compete in real-time player-versus-player (PvP) gameplay.

In addition to its accessible, free-to-play model, FIFA Rivals will feature hybrid web2 and web3 integration. Using the Mythos blockchain, players can own, trade, and sell digital assets, including football stars, through in-game and web marketplaces. Mythical Games has designed this system to comply with app store regulations, ensuring a seamless user experience for mainstream gamers.

John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, highlighted the company's success with previous projects, such as NFL Rivals, which has surpassed six million downloads. Linden expressed confidence that FIFA Rivals will set a new benchmark for sports gaming in the web3 space, further integrating esports and blockchain technology into the global football ecosystem.

NFL Rivals Logo and Key Art

Our GAM3 Awards 2024

The announcement of FIFA Rivals was a key moment at our GAM3 Awards 2024, an event that celebrated the highest of achievements in the web3 gaming industry. Held in partnership with Yield Guild Games (YGG), our event crowned winners in 21 categories, recognizing standout games, creators, and ecosystems.

Our first-ever IRL event drew over 300 live attendees and saw a peak viewership of 48k CCV, reaching over 450k views in the first 24 hours alone. Off The Grid by Gunzilla Games took home four awards, including the coveted “Game of the Year” award. This was followed closely by Parallel, who claimed an impressive three awards. The two-hour event showcased the rapid progress of web3 gaming and set the stage for another promising year ahead.

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Strategic Partnership for FIFA

FIFA Rivals represents FIFA’s expansion into non-simulation gaming and esports. The game builds on FIFA’s commitment to engaging fans through innovative digital platforms. Mattias Grafström, FIFA Secretary General, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, calling FIFA Rivals an “innovative and accessible addition” to FIFA’s growing gaming portfolio.

Plans are also in place to integrate FIFA Rivals into FIFA’s esports platform, offering fans and players worldwide new opportunities to engage with the sport.

The Road Ahead

With FIFA Rivals, Mythical Games aims to bridge traditional gaming and blockchain technology, creating a global football gaming experience that combines fun, accessibility, and digital ownership. The game is expected to launch worldwide on mobile platforms, marking a significant step in the evolution of sports gaming and fan engagement. The exclusive announcement of FIFA Rivals at our GAM3 Awards underscored the bright future of web3 gaming as it heads into 2025.