Football superstar Erling Haaland becomes playable video game character in Clash of Clans
Football sensation Erling Haaland is stepping into the digital realm as he partners with mobile game Clash of Clans to become the iconic ‘Barbarian King’ character. This groundbreaking collaboration marks the first time a real person has been immortalized in the popular game, which boasts over two billion downloads worldwide.
Starting from May 1st, fans can play as Haaland in Clash of Clans, participating in a football-themed seasonal game event featuring special troop characters and medal events. As an added challenge, players can take on Haaland’s in-game village.
Known for his football prowess, Haaland is also an avid gamer, with a particular fondness for Clash of Clans. His passion for the game led to this exciting partnership.
The launch of this collaboration comes with an epic movie-style trailer, showcasing Haaland’s journey from the real world into the animated realm of Clash of Clans. Exclusive reveals of Haaland’s role in the game and details of rewards and events will be available on the App Store.
Haaland expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “It’s been tough to keep this one quiet, but I’m excited to finally be able to talk about this epic partnership with Clash of Clans. I’ve been a huge fan of the game for a long time, so to appear as an in-game character is really cool.”
Stuart McGaw, Clash of Clans General Manager, shared his enthusiasm, saying, “When we heard Erling Haaland was a fan of our game and wanted to partner with us, it was really a dream scenario. Our team worked tirelessly to bring him into the game so our players could enjoy a truly special moment.”
Clash of Clans will be unveiling more football-focused news as part of the partnership with Haaland. Fans are encouraged to follow the game on social media platforms for updates.
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About Supercell:
Supercell is a Helsinki-based game company known for creating popular titles like Hay Day, Clash of Clans, and Clash Royale. With a mission to create games that are played for years and remembered forever, Supercell continues to innovate in the gaming industry.
Clash of Clans is available for download on iOS and Android devices, as well as playable on PC via Google Play Games. 📣
