Mythical Games announced today that FIFA Rivals, its first FIFA‑licensed Web3 mobile title, has become the studio’s third game to top one million downloads, achieving the feat in just 46 days since its June 12 launch. Built on Mythical’s Polkadot‑based Mythos chain and powered by non‑fungible digital player cards, FIFA Rivals has already seen 5 million matches contested and 16 million goals scored worldwide.
Moreover, it has an average of more than 347,800 goals per day. From the narrow streets of São Paulo to the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the townships of Johannesburg, fans are discovering that blockchain isn’t a barrier but a bridge, uniting soccer lovers from every continent without cumbersome sign‑ups or wallet‑funding hurdles.
This landmark follows the runaway success of NFL Rivals, Mythical’s April 2023 release and the only officially NFL‑licensed mobile game outside of EA’s Madden franchise. NFL Rivals crossed one million downloads in under two months, has now surpassed five million total installs, and has hosted over 15 million matches to date. Together, these “Rivals” titles represent more than seven million registered players engaging directly on‑chain.
Mythical Games designed FIFA Rivals so anyone can jump right in, no crypto wallets to worry about, no hidden gas fees, no steep learning curve. Players instantly feel the benefits of true digital ownership, buying, trading, and upgrading player cards with real value, while enjoying arcade‑style gameplay they know and love.
Underpinning these titles is the Mythos ecosystem, which has now processed over $650 million in player‑to‑player transactions across Mythical’s marketplace, following its 2023 acquisition of DMarket and migration from Ethereum to Polkadot for faster, cheaper trades. Each card, from “Common” youth prospects to “Legendary” stars, carries provable rarity on‑chain, enabling genuine scarcity and a secondary market that runs 24/7, unlike traditional in‑game purchases.
Mythical Games Scores Big
Daily installs of FIFA Rivals routinely number in the tens of thousands, and community engagement is soaring: weekly live events, PvP tournaments, and an emerging esports scene already feature cash‑prize competitions. Mythical’s roadmap for the next quarter includes new stadium environments, expanded club and co‑op modes, and support for cross‑chain NFT interoperability, allowing fans to showcase their digital collections in partner games across the broader Polkadot ecosystem.
Industry analysts say Mythical’s success is emblematic of Web3 gaming’s transition from niche experiment to tangible market force. FIFA Rivals proves blockchain can enhance, rather than complicate, the user experience. When players focus on the fun and the social competition, rather than the underlying technology, the potential audience grows exponentially.
With NFL Rivals and FIFA Rivals already demonstrating that major sports licenses and Web3 can co‑exist on mobile, Mythical Games is well‑positioned to expand its lineup. Upcoming titles include “Pudgy Party,” a family‑friendly party game co‑developed with Pudgy Penguins, and “Nitro Nation World Tour,” a drag‑racing experience featuring fully customizable, licensed vehicles.
If the past two years are any guide, each new release could soon be vying for download milestones of its own. For soccer fans and blockchain enthusiasts alike, FIFA Rivals’ latest milestone isn’t just a number, it’s a signal that the future of gaming is global, interoperable, and owned by the players themselves.
