Mutant Football League - Fanatics Club Newsletter

MFL Fanatics Club FIRST LOOK - December 2024:

Season's Beatings to everyone,

The Mutant Football League 2 team wishes you a safe, joyous holiday season and a fantastic New Year! As we wrap up 2024, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible loyalty and support for Mutant Football League 2. Your enthusiasm keeps us motivated, and we’re thrilled to share the latest feature the team has delivered for our amazing fans playing the game in Steam Early Access! If you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s your chance:
Steam Early Access: Mutant Football League 2

CREATE YOUR OWN MFL TEAM!

One of the most highly requested features by the community, Team Customization, has officially arrived in MFL2!

While still in development, this feature is already playable on Steam Early Access – and we couldn’t wait to get it into your hands. Now you can create and name your very own MFL team, customize it to match your unique style, and take it online to dominate the competition.

Here’s how it works:

When you start a Season Mode game, you’ll have the option to Create a Team or stick with a Default Team.

If you choose to create a team, you’ll have everything you need to craft a team that’s uniquely yours, showcasing your creativity and style both on and off the field. You’ll be in control of it all - from uniforms to branding to defining your team’s identity.

NAME YOUR TEAM

The first step in creating your ultimate MFL team is choosing a name that’s as unique and badass as the players themselves! Whether you want something bold, hilarious, or downright terrifying, the possibilities are endless.

You can mix and match words from different categories to craft a name that stands out in online play. And if you’re looking for even more customization word options, let us know—we’re always open to adding fan requests in future updates!

CHOOSE YOUR TEAM LOGO

Your team branding is more than just a logo - it’s a statement of your team’s identity, attitude, and how you dominate on the field. Are you a smashmouth squad that crushes everything in your path, or a precision team that outsmarts the opposition? The choice is yours!

While the current logo selection in the game is a bit limited, rest assured—we’ll be adding plenty of new logos throughout the development cycle, so stay tuned for even more ways to customize your team.

SELECT YOUR TEAM COLORS

Now it’s time to design your team’s color scheme and make a bold statement on the field! Will your team stick to traditional hues, or are you setting new fashion trends with the Dead Man Walking Fall in the Grave collection?

Your jersey color choice will define your team’s dominant look, while your logo will take on the same color to create a unified and intimidating presence. The right colors don’t just make a statement -- they make the team!

TEAM IDENTITY

As the legendary Peter Townshend asks, “Who are you?” Your team identity defines what kind of squad you want to field. Will you build a precision passing powerhouse that carves up defenses or a bruising juggernaut that dominates on defense with bone-crushing tackles?

The choices you make here shape not only your team’s playstyle - by determining which positions have the highest-rated players - but also your initial offensive and defensive playbooks.

ARENA STYLE

With your team nearly complete, it’s time to focus on where the carnage unfolds -- your home turf! What kind of arena suits your team’s style? Will it be a fiery hellscape, a treacherous desert wasteland, or something else entirely? The choice is yours.

Your arena isn’t just for show - each stadium brings unique hazards and weather conditions that can give your team the ultimate home-field advantage. So, pick wisely and make your opponent regret ever stepping onto your turf!

EDIT ARENA NAME

Now that you’ve chosen your stadium type, it’s time to give it a name that strikes fear into the hearts of your opponents. Whether it’s something ominous, chaotic, or downright terrifying, the name sets the tone for the mayhem ahead.

The naming functionality works just like naming your team, so get creative and let your imagination run wild!

ARENA LOCATION

Now it’s time to choose the perfect setting for your team’s home turf. Pick the city, country, place, or even planet where your team and stadium will be located.

Whether it’s a bustling metropolis, an icy wasteland, or an alien world, your choice adds a unique flavor to your team’s identity.

DOOM FIELD DESIGNER: CREATE YOUR FIELD OF SCREAMS

It’s time to let your creativity run wild! Step into the Doom Field Designer and craft your very own custom battlefield - where your team reigns supreme and your opponents meet their doom.

Hazards

First-Person View: Get up close and personal with your creation, immersing yourself in the field as you design.

Top-Down View: Perfect for big-picture planning, allowing you to strategically place traps and hazards with precision.

Unleash your imagination by designing a unique set of traps and hazards for opposing teams. Each stadium type comes with its own arsenal of deadly obstacles, adding variety and making every custom field a truly one-of-a-kind nightmare. Whether it’s spike traps, landmines, or something more sinister, your field becomes a weapon in your team’s arsenal.

Moats

Choose the perfect hazard to fill your sideline moats and give opposing teams something extra to worry about. From bubbling burning lava to oozing toxic sludge, your choices will ensure no one leaves your field unscathed.

Weather

Set the stage for chaos by customizing your stadium’s weather conditions! Decide the probability of weather events, how many can occur during a game, and the intensity of each storm.

Keep in mind, not all weather events are available on every field, so choose your stadium wisely to maximize the carnage!

The Doom Field Designer is something you won’t find in any other football game. So go ahead, have fun, and create the deadliest field imaginable!

TEAM THEME

Last, but certainly not least, it’s time to choose a team theme that defines your squad’s swagger and announces your arrival in style. Your theme will electrify the crowd as your team storms the field before kickoff, celebrate your scores, and punctuate the game’s most epic moments.

Choose from a variety of musical genres to match your team’s personality, including rock and roll, hip-hop, country, speed metal, or even K-Pop.

And this is just the beginning—more music tracks will be added throughout our development cycle, giving you even more ways to make your team unforgettable!

START OF THE SEASON

Congratulations! Your team creation process is complete, and now the real journey begins. You’ll be taken to the Season Dashboard, where your fully customized team and its roster are ready to hit the gridiron.

From here, it’s all about strategy, skill, and crushing the competition on your way to the Mayhem Bowl Championship. Get ready to make your mark! Get ready to Make Some Noise!

Q&A – YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED!

Q: Will MFL2 be on the Switch 2?

A: Yes! We’re planning for MFL2 to be available on the Switch 2. We’re just waiting for Nintendo to release their dev kits so we can get started.

Q: Why do we have to select from pre-defined names and logos in Create-a-Team mode? We want to type in custom names and upload our own logo images.

A: We agree that would be the ideal solution! However, there are a few bad apples who might abuse this system by creating names or uploading images designed to hurt others.

While MFL2 isn’t politically correct (and we love poking fun at everything), there’s a line we won’t cross. Our priority is creating a fun, inclusive environment for everyone, free from harassment or disturbing content.

Q: Is MFL2 moving toward a pay-to-win monetization model?

A: NO. Karnage Coins are earned as in-game rewards - you cannot buy them with real money. This system is still being developed and for now, should be ignored.

At some point, we may sell character skins (cosmetic only), but that’s still TBD. Look at how we build our games: our development focus is always on gameplay first. If we were prioritizing a monetization model, that’s what we’d be developing from the start - just like many other football games out there. Instead, Digital Dreams focuses on one thing: making the game fun.

What’s Coming Next in Early Access

Here’s a sneak peek at what the team is working on to make MFL2 even better:

General Performance Improvements: Especially targeting low-end GPUs for a smoother experience.
Steam Deck Optimization: Enhancing compatibility and performance.
32 Parody Teams for Season Mode: Completing the full lineup for Season mode.
More Dirty Tricks: Because you can never have too much chaos on the field!
Economy Improvements: Fine-tuning Season and Dynasty mode for better balance and progression.
Halftime Mini-Games: Adding more fun and madness to the break.
Dynasty Supreme: MFL Franchise Mode.
Customizable Playbooks: Design plays that match your unique strategy.
Defensive AI Improvements: Smarter, tougher defenses to challenge your offense.
A Few Surprises: Stay tuned for the unexpected -- we’ve got some tricks up our sleeve!

We’re truly grateful for your unwavering support. Your excitement and passion for Mutant Football League are the driving force behind everything we do, and we’re honored to share this journey with you.

Here’s to a fantastic holiday season and an epic year ahead!

With warmest regards,

The MFL2 Team

Digital Dreams Entertainment Inc.