Netflix will make its biggest push into the gaming industry so far with the debut of “FIFA World Cup Launch Edition” June 11.
Created by “007 First Light” developer Delphi Interactive and Netflix Games in collaboration with FIFA, “FIFA World Cup” is described as a “streamlined football simulation game” that just requires having Netflix queued up on your TV and a phone to act as your controller.
Essentially, it’s meant to be way more beginner friendly than the “FIFA” games produced throughout FIFA’s long-running, now-ended partnership with game publishing giant Electronic Arts.
The game will be released in correlation with the kick off the real-life FIFA Men’s World Cup on June 11, and will allow users to play as any of the 48 teams in the tournament, play at any of the 16 real-world stadiums, and take control of any of the 1,248 players in the Cup.
Netflix tells Variety the game will be updated daily throughout the World Cup with new challenges and features tied into the real events and results of the tournament.
