TLDR
- Pudgy Penguins, an Ethereum NFT project, is teaming up with Mythical Games to create a AAA mobile game.
- The game is scheduled for release in 2025 on Mythos Chain, a Polkadot-based gaming network.
- Mythical Games is known for developing successful blockchain games such as NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party.
- The game utilizes the lore and humor of the Pudgy Penguins characters while providing high-quality gameplay and accessibility.
- Pudgy Penguins owners will receive exclusive content and have the opportunity to provide feedback during game development.
Pudgy Penguins, an Ethereum NFT project known for its colorful and quirky characters, announced a partnership with Mythical Games to develop a AAA mobile game.
This collaboration combines the creative power of the Pudgy Penguins IP with the expertise of Mythical Games, a studio known for developing successful blockchain games such as NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party.
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The mobile game, scheduled to be released in 2025, will be built on Mythos Chain, a Polkadot-based game network led by Mythical Games.
With over one million active wallets, Mythos Chain provides a powerful platform for games to reach a wide range of players.
Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, saying that the combination of Pudgy Penguins’ growth strategy and Mythical Games’ gaming expertise made the project a success.
The game aims to capture the essence of the Pudgy Penguins brand, leveraging its legend and humor while providing high-quality gameplay and accessibility.
John Linden, co-founder and CEO of Mythical Games, emphasized the importance of a strong community and great gameplay in the evolving world of Web3 games.
He noted that Pudgy Penguins achieved mainstream success through partnerships with major retailers such as Walmart and Target and growth on social media.
Linden believes that Pudgy Penguins’ collaboration with Mythical Games will further drive Web3 adoption among mainstream consumers.
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Ahead of the game’s release, Pudgy Penguins owners will receive exclusive content, previews of in-game footage, and the opportunity to help shape key aspects of the game’s development.