FIFA Rivals Launched: Mythical Games Aims for Global Impact

June 10, 2025 – The highly anticipated mobile blockchain soccer game FIFA Rivals was released Thursday by Mythical Games, the developer behind the popular NFL Rivals title. The game leverages the global appeal of soccer and features a multi-year partnership with sportswear giant Adidas.

Market Potential and Strategic Vision

Mythical Games CEO John Linden told Decrypt that FIFA Rivals could potentially reach a market 20 times larger than its NFL counterpart. “The affinity to football is just so much greater than anything I think I’ve ever understood,” Linden explained. “The addressable market of football worldwide is a little over half of the world’s population—roughly five billion consumers.”

Linden noted that the studio is receiving interest from governments typically overlooked by game developers, signaling confidence in the game’s massive potential reach. “We’re seeing interest from countries that are normally overlooked by game developers… [the governing body] reached out and said: Look, we have to partner with you, because this game will be massive in our country,” he emphasized.

Game Features and Partnerships

The highly anticipated mobile blockchain soccer game FIFA Rivals was released Thursday by Mythical Games, the developer behind the popular NFL Rivals title. The game leverages the global appeal of soccer and features a multi-year partnership with sportswear giant Adidas.

The game brings legendary players like Lionel Messi into the mobile space, with collectible and tradable FIFA Rivals gear available. “We’re getting hit up on a very global basis,” Linden said, noting that the game’s potential appeal extends well beyond core players to include casual fans.

The launch marks a new era for Mythical Games, as the studio diversifies beyond its flagship NFL Rivals franchise into the broader world of sports gaming. FIFA Rivals hits iOS and Android platforms ahead of its debut season.

Blockchain Infrastructure and Future Developments

FIFA Rivals is built on Mythos, a Polkadot-based gaming network developed by Mythical Games. The blockchain gaming studio has signed a multi-year contract with FIFA’s official governing body that extends through several World Cup cycles.

Mythical Games anticipates more blockchain integrations like FIFA Rivals and plans to expand its soccer-focused activities. “We’re getting hit up on a very global basis. We’re seeing interest from countries that are normally overlooked by game developers,” Linden told Decrypt.

Looking toward future enhancements, Mythical Games plans to introduce an “AI sports agent” later this year to guide players through their journey. The developer also intends to increase investment in PvP competition, new character models, and additional gameplay modes.