Mythical Games Hits $650M in Transactions Ahead of FIFA Rivals and Pudgy Party Launch

Web3 gaming studio Mythical Games is kicking off the summer with big numbers and even bigger plans. The company announced that it has generated over $650 million in completed transactions across its games, fueled by more than 7 million players and 4 million+ total transactions.

The news lands at a perfect time. Mythical is set to roll out two of its most anticipated titles: FIFA Rivals, a fast-paced mobile football game, and Pudgy Party, a new game based on the popular Pudgy Penguins NFT brand.

In a post on X, Mythical emphasized its belief that "mobile onchain gaming works because players focus on the game, not the tech," highlighting how their strategy revolves around fun first, blockchain second. 

What's Coming: FIFA Rivals and Pudgy Party

First up is FIFA Rivals, a fast-paced mobile football game made with FIFA. Players will compete in live events and tournaments, build dream squads, and unlock "Super Mode" to power up moves. The game will also offer digital player cards based on real FIFA stars.

Pudgy Party is another major step. This new game will bring the world of Pudgy Penguins to mobile, mixing lighthearted gameplay with colorful characters. It will offer the same pick-up-and-play fun that made NFL Rivals a hit for Mythical. Both titles are expected to launch on the Mythical Platform this year.

Who is Mythical Games? 

Mythical Games was started in 2018 by veterans of Activision: John Linden (CEO), Jamie Jackson (Chief Creative Officer), Rudy Koch (Business Development), and Chris Downs (Infrastructure). The team set out to build a new kind of game studio, one that could mix new tech ideas with polished gaming.

Investors like a16z, ARK Invest, Animoca Brands, and MoonPay have backed the company. Mythical has grown its reach by using strong brands and making games that appeal to a wide audience.

Unlike some studios that focused heavily on web3 tech, Mythical has tried to keep gameplay simple. While blockchain features are there, they are not the main selling point. Many players might not even realize they are part of a web3 game.

A Look at Mythical's Gaming Lineup

Mythical is not just building tools — it's putting out games that people are playing.

• Blankos Block Party: This was the studio's first big launch. It's a colorful multiplayer game where players collect and trade quirky characters. 
• NFL Rivals: Their biggest success so far. It's a mobile game where players form fantasy football teams, collect players, and compete online. NFL Rivals has crossed 1 million downloads and helped drive the $650 million total.
• Nitro Nation World Tour: A drag racing game featuring licensed cars. Players can race around the world and customize their vehicles. It went live globally in Oct 2023.
• FIFA Rivals (coming soon): The FIFA partnership brings a new arcade football game. It will offer quick matches, player card collecting, and regular live events.
• Pudgy Party (also coming soon): This mobile game, made with Pudgy Penguins, will mix party gameplay with the bright, playful style known by many. 

The Mythical Platform and Mythos Token

Beyond gaming, Mythical has also built a powerful backend: the Mythical Platform and the Mythos ecosystem, powered by the MYTH token.

Developers can use Mythical's platform to easily plug NFTs and blockchain features into their games. Players use MYTH tokens for transactions, governance, and trading on the Mythical Marketplace, which got a major upgrade in 2023 after Mythical acquired DMarket, a digital asset marketplace.

All in all, Mythical's numbers show strong growth as the team heads into a busy season. With FIFA Rivals and Pudgy Party on the way, Mythical hopes to bring even more players into its world.