In a surprising crossover, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join the roster of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a playable fighter. This marks one of the most unexpected guest appearances in fighting game history. Ronaldo, often hailed as one of the greatest footballers alongside Lionel Messi, will bring his skills to the game's launch lineup.
SNK Corporation, the game's developer and publisher, has unveiled a trailer showcasing Ronaldo's integration into the game's comic-inspired visual style. In Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Ronaldo employs football-inspired attacks, such as the "Headed Clearance" command move and a slide tackle. Fans will also recognize his signature 'Siuuu' celebration, though the voice acting for Ronaldo is provided by Juan Felipe Sierra rather than Ronaldo himself.
Here's the official description of Ronaldo's character:
One of the top football players in the world. He uses his time off to visit South Town to hone his new football skills. The various techniques he has developed playing football make him an unstoppable force, even to seasoned fighters.
At 40 years old, Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr FC, a professional football club in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, competing in the Saudi Pro League. The club is majority-owned by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Interestingly, SNK is now almost entirely owned by the Saudi crown prince's foundation.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is scheduled to launch on April 24, 2025, promising a dynamic art style, a mix of new and familiar fighters, and updated battle systems.
