PFP collection Pudgy Penguins is to launch its first blockchain-enabled mobile video game through a collaboration with gaming studio Mythical Games on Mythical platform next year.
Pudgy Penguins, the brand development company behind the series of globally recognized Pudgy Penguins characters, and next-generation gaming technology studio Mythical Games today announced a partnership to create a unique Web 3.0-enabled mobile video game.
The partnership unites the creators of the globally recognized Pudgy Penguins characters and the gaming studio behind two of the most successful blockchain games ever NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party.
Details of the forthcoming game developed in conjunction with Mythical Games were announced at Consensus 2024.
The upcoming mobile game will be an immersive video game drawing upon the lore and humor that have made Pudgy Penguins so beloved, coupled with AAA quality, playability and accessibility synonymous with Mythical Games’ title, ‘NFL Rivals.’
The new game is scheduled to launch on the Mythical platform in 2025, home to NFL Rivals, with over five million players, and the Mythos Chain (MYTH), with over one million active wallets.
John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, said,
“Web 3.0 in gaming is evolving quickly, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the need for games to be powered by strong communities and great gameplay.
“Pudgy Penguins is the only Web 3.0 project to truly go mainstream through their incredible retail partnerships with Walmart and Target and their rapidly growing social media following.
“We are excited to combine their efforts with a game that will be played by millions.
“Building this with Mythical Games on the Mythical platform and Mythos Chain, already used by millions of consumers, is going to be a major driver to further push Web 3.0 with mainstream consumers.”
Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, said,
“When we decided to create a mobile-first AAA blockchain-based Pudgy Penguins game, working with Mythical Games is something that excited me.
“Our growth strategy that has reached millions, combined with Mythical Games’ experience and success with gaming, sets up this endeavor for success.
“We can’t wait to show the Pudgy Penguins community what’s in store and solicit their feedback as development ramps up.”
In the build-up to its release, Pudgy Penguins holders will be treated to exclusive content and sneak peeks of in-game footage and given the opportunity to help shape key aspects of the game’s development.
The game is designed to appeal to the Pudgy Penguins community as well as the broader gaming market to further grow the Pudgy Penguins’ brand and ethos.
Ahead of the game’s launch in 2025, interested players can join Pudgy Penguins Discord, and follow Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games’ respective X (formerly known as Twitter) accounts to stay updated on the upcoming game.
About Pudgy PenguinsÂ
Pudgy Penguins is dedicated to making Web 3.0 accessible to everyone by creating innovative products that enable seamless onboarding.
Their focus on community empowerment and building brand awareness has made them a leader in the Web 3.0 space while also disrupting the traditional Web 2.0 retail sphere.
They’re committed to impacting the everyday consumer and shaping the future of Web 3.0.
Learn more at the website.
About Mythical GamesÂ
Acknowledged by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021 and recently Forbes’ Best Startup Employers (2024), Mythical Games is a next-generation game company creating world-class games and empowering players to take ownership of their in-game assets through the use of blockchain technology.
The team has helped develop major franchises, including Call of Duty, Call of Duty Mobile, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Magic: The Gathering, EA Madden, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Marvel Strike Force, Modern Warfare Three and Skylanders.
The Mythical Marketplace the first in-game blockchain marketplace on iOS and Android provides gamers with ownership and control over the purchase and sale of digital assets, while the Mythical platform protects gamers who may be new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items.
Mythical Games is one of the 22 founding member companies of the Mythos Foundation utilizing the Mythos Chain as its blockchain and Mythos’ MYTH token as the utility token for the Mythical Marketplace.
Contact
Nate Nesbitt, head of communications and PR at Mythical Games
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