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ELA Games introduces Pinatas Festival World Cup
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup, ELA Games has introduced Pinatas Festival World Cup, a football-themed version of one of its most popular releases.
The new title builds on the original game’s colorful design and festive atmosphere while putting more emphasis on the excitement around the international tournament.
Pinatas Festival gained strong traction thanks to its vibrant visuals, lively animation, and Mexican street fiesta theme. With the World Cup taking place across the Americas, ELA Games saw an opportunity to give the title a timely refresh. The result is a game that combines the energy of a carnival celebration with the passion and anticipation surrounding one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
A striking visual upgrade for the World Cup
With billions of fans following every match, the World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar. By launching Pinatas Festival World Cup ahead of the tournament, ELA Games is giving players a way to get into the football spirit.
To match the occasion, the studio has given the game a visual refresh. The updated version features enhanced graphics, brighter colors and football-inspired details designed to reflect the atmosphere of the 2026 Word Cup.
One of the biggest changes is the expanded cast of characters. Each has been redesigned with updated outfits featuring national flags and other football-themed elements, helping bring the excitement and pride of international competition to every spin.
Capturing the global energy
To make the game feel authentic, ELA Games focused on recreating the atmosphere of a major football tournament. The development team focused intently on translating the roar and anticipation of a stadium crowd into an all-encompassing entertainment experience.
Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director at ELA Games commented on this design philosophy:
“Our entire design for Pinatas Festival World Cup completely revolves around capturing the global energy of the tournament. We poured the excitement of the stadium and the passion of the fans into the atmosphere, creating a space that feels like a worldwide celebration of the sport. It is an excellent opportunity to design a World Cup-themed game for our loyal players, making this project particularly enjoyable for our entire team. We really wanted to convey the immense size and feel of the tournament in slot form.”
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