SNK Corporation announced the participation of football player Cristiano Ronaldo in the new fighting game "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves," scheduled for release on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
...Huh!?
Cristiano Ronaldo Joins "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves"
Even if you're not familiar with football, everyone knows his name, a true living legend and one of the world's highest-earning sports figures.
It was announced that Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in the new fighting game "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves."
It's not a collaboration on in-game events or cosmetic items... but participation as a playable character!
"Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves" Official WebsiteOne 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.
- Fighting Style: Football + Martial Arts
- Date of Birth: February 5
- Blood Type: Unknown
- Cherishes: Football, Family
Cristiano Ronaldo was announced as the 15th playable character.
The appearance announcement trailer mixes live-action and in-game footage, and you can see not only attacks using a soccer ball but also shocking gameplay where he directly punches and kicks Terry.
PR TIMESThe command list is also publicly available on the "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves" Official Website.
The Japanese page lists Masaaki Mizunaka as the voice actor, and the English and Portuguese pages list Juan Felipe Sierra.
PR TIMESFollowing the announcement of his appearance, the internet was immediately in a frenzy with comments like:
- As long as it is a “guest character,” anything goes now.
- My main character is Ronaldo. In a fighting game, of course?
- Where's Messi?!
Common Point: Saudi Arabia
Incidentally, SNK Corporation was acquired by Electronic Gaming Development Company, a subsidiary of the MiSK Foundation established by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, between 2020 and 2021.
On the other hand, player Cristiano Ronaldo is also active since transferring to Al Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia in 2023, but the connection between these is unknown.
