Football sensation Erling Haaland has teamed up with the popular mobile game Clash of Clans for a new collaboration. In an upcoming football-themed seasonal event, Haaland will be featured as the ‘Barbarian King’, a key character within the game. This marks the first time that a character inspired by a real individual has been introduced in Clash of Clans, which boasts over two billion downloads.
The event will showcase Haaland as a playable character and star of a cinematic trailer with a custom soundtrack, where he interacts with the game’s characters before transitioning into the animated realm of Clash of Clans. The trailer and exclusive details will be available in the App Store starting on May 1st.
During this month-long event, players can enjoy various soccer-themed elements being introduced to the game, such as special troops and medal events. They can also challenge Haaland’s village within the game as an added test. Haaland expressed his excitement about this partnership with Clash of Clans, stating his long-standing admiration for the game and how thrilling it is to be featured as a playable character.
Stuart McGaw, general manager of Clash of Clans, shared his enthusiasm for collaborating with Haaland, emphasizing the team’s dedication to bringing one of the world’s premier athletes into the gaming world for players to enjoy a unique experience.