Web3 game studio Mythical Games has confirmed a new strategic investment from Eightco Holdings Inc., a move that aims to bring verified human identity into the center of web3 gaming. This deal comes as part of Mythical's latest Series D funding round, with Eightco joining big-name investors such as Cathie Wood's ARK Invest and World Foundation.

The transaction is expected to close during the week of October 20, 2025. The announcement highlights both companies' plans to reshape gaming in the "post-AGI era" through tighter identity checks and trust systems.

Eightco and Its Vision for Verified Digital Identity

Eightco Holdings, traded on NASDAQ under the symbol ORBS, describes itself as the trust and authentication layer of the digital economy in a post-artificial general intelligence (AGI) world. The team supports secure identity and verification tech across different sectors, including gaming. This investment into Mythical aligns with Eightco's broader goal of pushing identity tech into mainstream adoption.

"This investment marks another key step in our mission to become the authentication layer of the post-AGI economy," said Dan Ives, Chairman of Eightco. "Eightco's vision extends across critical fronts including enterprise and gaming authentication. By partnering with visionary leaders such as John Linden and Mythical Games, we're bridging digital identity and entertainment, creating a trust framework that scales globally."

Mythical Games and Its Growing Influence in Web3 Gaming

Led by John Linden, a former Call of Duty studio head, Mythical Games has already made a strong mark in blockchain gaming. The firm is behind games like NFL Rivals, Pudgy Penguins' Pudgy Party, and FIFA Rivals, all of which have topped over a million installs each. Combined, the trio has surpassed 10 million installs across iOS and Android.

The company's NFT marketplace also sees major activity, with over 9.6 million funded wallets and a yearly NFT sales volume topping $400 million. These numbers underline Mythical's active player base and show strong demand for digital assets tied to gameplay.

According to the team, this latest partnership with Eightco "accelerates [their] mission to build a world-class entertainment ecosystem and bring verified human identity to gaming in the post-AGI era."

Strategic Support from Leading Crypto and Tech Investors

Eightco's involvement in the Series D round adds another name to the growing list of institutional backers fueling Mythical's expansion. The company is supported by a range of prominent firms, including BitMine (BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, Wedbush, Coinfund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Kraken, Pantera, GSR, and Brevan Howard.

Eightco's strategy also includes using up to 1% of its treasury assets for venture-style investments. These are focused on authentication and identity tech, helping build the groundwork for what the company calls a "post-AGI economy."

The Role of Worldchain and Proof of Human

A big part of this deal involves Worldchain, a blockchain built to support Proof of Human (PoH) verification. Mythical Games plans to expand its products to integrate with this chain. That includes linking in-game assets, wallets, and identity tools through a secure single sign-on system.

"Mythical is integrating with Worldchain to bring identity and trust into the next era of gaming," said John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games. "Our vision is to make every player, whether in FIFA Rivals, Pudgy Party, or NFL Rivals, part of a verified, global economy where digital ownership and fair play are guaranteed."

By using World ID and Worldchain together, the goal is to reduce fraud, improve how players join games, and create a verified player base. This makes it harder for bots or fake accounts to interfere and creates a cleaner environment for digital trade.

Digital Ownership at Scale

With plans to link up with Worldcoin's tech stack, Mythical is setting itself up to run on the same identity systems being used across the wider AI and web3 networks. This kind of setup could let players carry verified identities across games and apps, giving users more control and trust over their data and assets.

"By partnering with Worldcoin, we can connect billions of players through secure, human-verified accounts that work seamlessly across games, marketplaces, and rewards," said Linden. "It's about scaling real-world identity and on-chain utility together, turning gaming into the largest, most inclusive digital economy on the planet."

This integration will allow easy movement of player data and assets between different games and services. It also means players can keep the same ID and wallet across many different titles, with all their items and records following them.

Building the Foundation for a Trusted Gaming Future

For Eightco, working with Mythical supports their plans to become the key platform for digital identity in both business and entertainment. "Worldchain's Proof of Human and single sign-on capabilities make it the ideal foundation for the next era of gaming and AI integration," Ives added.

He also noted the potential for growth based on Mythical's current user numbers. "Mythical's 9.6 million wallets represent an installed base of users that can build on World ID's over 17 million verified user count," Ives said. "We expect this partnership and future deals to drive positive step-change functions in the World verified customer base."

This statement hints at the scale that both Eightco and Mythical are aiming for: linking tens of millions of accounts through secure, verified IDs that can work across games and apps.

A Long-Term Bet on Trust and Security in Web3

The deal also signals a wider shift in blockchain gaming. More companies are turning to real-world identity tools to stop cheating, improve onboarding, and meet new tech standards around security and privacy. With support from multiple crypto and venture investors, Eightco and Mythical are placing themselves at the heart of this shift.