We’re excited to announce our partnership with the legendary cricketer, AB de Villiers, to build a first-of-its-kind mobile cricket game on the Myria platform!
It will be the first celebrity-backed mobile cricket game that integrates blockchain play-and-earn features such as NFTs. AB de Villiers’ vision is to create a fun, casual mobile cricket game that mirrors the thrill of playing cricket on the field, and take it to the next level with blockchain technology.
Speaking of his inspiration to build the game, de Villiers said “It’s always been about cricket. It’s always been about entertaining the crowds. I’m constantly looking for ways to change the game and building my blockchain-enabled cricket game on the Myria platform is the next step for me.”
Often called the G.O.A.T. of his generation, and named the greatest batsman of all time by the IPL, AB de Villiers is hailed worldwide as one of the best cricketers in history. He is also called ‘Mr. 360’ due to his ability to play shots all around the wicket and excel in all conditions, pressures, and formats.
He is not just loved by fans in his home country of South Africa, but around the world, and could be the catalyst to bring millions of cricket fans to try out blockchain gaming.
With his internationally renowned status, a social media following of 39 million, and devoted fan base that spans the globe, AB de Villiers could have taken his pick from any game development studio. He chose to work with Myria due to our innovative infrastructure, and dedication to empowering players and pushing the blockchain gaming space forward. But most importantly, it was our team’s stellar experience in building blockbuster games and our commitment to building fun, high-quality games that won him over, since that is his number one priority in developing the game.
“The main thing is that there is no compromise,” AB de Villiers stated when speaking about what the game entails. “My cricket game will be fun and exciting just like a match on the field, but it will also empower digital asset ownership. Myria shares my commitment and together we will bring new cricket experiences to my fans.”
While the game is a play-and-earn model, this is not the key reason players should look forward to playing the game. The game will deliver genuinely fun and exciting gameplay that will entertain casual gamers through to die-hard cricket fans — the NFT earning capability is an added bonus!
What will the game be called?
We’re passing the torch to you — our valued community — to decide what the game should be called! In the coming weeks, we’ll be running a poll to let you vote on which name you like the best.
When will you be able to play the game?
Currently, we expect our community will get a first early access look at the game in Q2 2023, with a formal release on Apple App and Google Play stores shortly after. Of course, this is an estimate and we will keep you updated on timelines as the game progresses!