In conjunction with its second anniversary, Mythical Games has launched the opening season Kickoff in NFL Rivals, its web3 American football game, just ahead of the start of the regular NFL season. Since its release, NFL Rivals has achieved over seven million downloads across app stores, making it one of the more popular web3 games in terms of lifetime users.
NFL Rivals Launches Season Kickoff
NFL Rivals Launches Season Kickoff
The Kickoff event runs for four weeks and concludes on 25th September. During this period, the event will release a total of 33 player cards, representing every NFL team. Two of these cards are classified as Mythical, featuring Brock Bowers and Brian Burns. One of these cards is included in ultra-rare packs, while the other can only be earned through gameplay.
Eleven cards are categorized as Legendary and will be released gradually throughout the season. Ten Epic cards are made available on a week-by-week basis, and ten Rare cards can be obtained through packs at any time. The event does not include any Common cards, reflecting Mythical Games’ focus on asset scarcity based on insights from previous seasons. All Kickoff-specific cards have also been added to the regular pack pools to streamline collection for players.
NFL Rivals Launches Season Kickoff
Updated Event Schedule
The weekly event schedule has also been adjusted. Weekly currency events run from Monday to Thursday and are aimed at players who prefer steady progression through gameplay. Weekends, including Fridays, are designated for Chase Events, which provide opportunities for players to earn higher rewards. The season will conclude with a Mythical Event, accessible only to top-performing leagues.
NFL Rivals Launches Season Kickoff
Power Pass and Crafting Updates
Alongside the event, a four-week Power Pass is available, offering gems, tokens, packs, and one exclusive Legendary card. Crafting loops have been simplified, allowing players to convert Common cards and upgrade Rare cards more efficiently. These adjustments appear to respond directly to feedback from the player community. A spokesperson from Mythical Games explained, “We’ve learned a thing or two. We’ve cleaned things up, locked in on what works, and built a kickoff program worthy of the grind.”
CEO John Linden has also highlighted the studio’s accumulated experience over the years as a key factor in shaping these updates. Players can download NFL Rivals through app stores and participate in the Kickoff season to experience the updated events and card releases.
