The National Football League (NFL), NFL Players Association (NFLPA), and blockchain game maker Mythical Games have announced a partnership to develop new NFL Rivals, released on the Mythical Platform in early 2023.
By allowing you to become a team manager, the game will enable NFL fans and players to compete against other GMs with their assembled cast and teams, build, level up, and improve their roster. Additionally, fans will be able to own, collect and trade their favorite players’ NFTs through this play-and-own gaming experience.
Backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Mythical has an excellent reputation for raising $150 million recently at a $1.25 billion valuation. The number of investments collected so far is 270 million dollars.
Joe Ruggiero, Senior Vice President of Consumer Products at the NFL, commented on the partnership:
“With the rise of blockchain technology, we are thrilled to partner with Mythical Games on a blockchain-enabled game that delivers new play-to-own NFT capabilities, creating a new adventure for fans who love to play football games. The interest in NFTs and video gaming amongst current and prospective fans continues to grow and combined have accelerated the NFL’s exploration of new gaming models that can deliver an unmatched experience to fans.”
Ahead of the launch of the NFL Rivals game, 32 limited edition collections of unique 3D NFL franchise-themed NFTs will be released in a series of discounts called “Rarity League.” This officially licensed collection will give owners access to exclusive events, in-game rewards, and other unique features.
Jamie Jackson, Chief Creative Officer of Mythical Games, gave the following words in his statement;
“Partnering with the NFL to drive new fan and player engagement through fresh game design and the benefits of Web3 is an exciting moment for us. NFTs with utility can add value to players in-game, and we can’t wait to bring these concepts to NFL Rivals to evolve the team management genre by adding the advantages of play-and-own games, offering the community new ways to engage with their favorite teams and players both in and outside this virtual world.”
NFL Rivals will launch globally for the web and mobile web in early 2023. Mythical founders helped develop significant series such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Marvel Strike Force, and Skylanders.
