In an unexpected twist for fans of fighting games and football alike, Cristiano Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time alongside Lionel Messi, is stepping into the ring as a playable character in the upcoming game, *Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves*. This marks one of the most unusual guest character appearances in recent gaming history.
Ronaldo is included in the launch roster of characters for the game, set to release on April 24, 2025. Developed and published by SNK Corporation, the trailer showcases Ronaldo's transformation into the game's comic-inspired art style. He brings his football prowess to the fight with unique moves such as the "Headed Clearance" and a slide tackle, and even performs his iconic 'Siuuu' celebration. However, Ronaldo's voice in the game is provided by voice actor Juan Felipe Sierra, not 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 based 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* promises a dynamic art style, a mix of new and familiar fighters, and modernized battle systems, making it a highly anticipated title for 2025.
