Mumbai: In the heart of the cricket-loving subcontinent, a gaming revolution has begun. Behaviol Pty Ltd is thrilled to announce the successful launch of META11 Fantasy (beta), the world’s first free-to-play, AI-powered, cricket Fantasy game.
On launch day, an impressive 31,000 users flooded the META11 site to be part of the free-to-play launch tournament. Notably, the lion’s share from India, META11’s target demographic, as well as a significant turnout from Bangladesh and Pakistan as well as other regions around the world.
An immersive gaming experience never seen before
This was no ordinary game. META11’s AI athletes, powered by advanced AI models such as reinforcement learning, played live throughout the 24-hour tournament. They weren’t simply following a script, nor was the platform displaying simulations of these athletes but each of the five AI digital cricketers on the day were learning and strategising in real-time. Moreover, the overwhelming popularity of the game saw that the event was extended by a further two hours, allowing users to collect points to work their way up the leaderboard!
The gaming experience offered a genuine immersive twist. Users entering the Free to Play tournament weren’t passive viewers; they engaged with the live matches by making predictions, testing their cricketing knowledge, and deep diving into the META11 universe with the resident AI quizmaster, QBOT – a part of the rich story world being built by the Behaviol team.
The tournament crescendoed into an incredible climax. An epic duel between Virat Singh and the tournament champion, Usman Khan, left fans on the edge of their seats. The nail-biting final match saw both players outwit each other in the first draw in the 26-hour tournament (both players out on a duck!) with a game that will be remembered for ages.
Participants of the tournament were unanimous in their praise. The overarching sentiment? META11 is a trailblazer and represents the vanguard of sports entertainment. The winners’ dedication was evident, with the top three on the leaderboard playing almost every match throughout the tournament. The game’s allure was undeniable; over 14,000 users scored points by making predictions on matches and successfully made it onto the META11 leaderboard during the 24-hour tournament.
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The team is already gearing up for the next big event – a face-off between the Super Four, culminating in a Grand Finale. Drawing from an eye-popping $100,000 Prize Pool on the line, the excitement is palpable.
Behaviol co-founder Kumar Sangakkara shared his vision, stating, “For too long, fans have had to pay to participate in their favourite sports and cricket is no exception. When we founded Behaviol Pty Ltd, our vision was to create an immersive experience where fans are rewarded for the time they spend enjoying the sport.”
Behaviol’s CEO Krishan Deegalla added, “Through META11 Fantasy and future iterations of the META11 ecosystem, our mission is to redefine online gaming boundaries. We believe in technology’s power to bring people together, ignite creativity, and foster a sense of community.”
META11 Fantasy isn’t just another game. It offers an immersive experience straddling the real and digital worlds. Free to play and win, it marks the evolution of online fantasy gaming.
