Cristiano Ronaldo is potentially being added as a playable character in the upcoming game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This crossover was teased by Ronaldo himself, who shared a trailer on social media that suggests his involvement will be more than just a promotional appearance. The teaser features Ronaldo on a football pitch, highlighting his “CR7” brand with the tagline, “A Legendary Player Joins A Legendary Game”.
Something exciting in the making! #SNK #FatalFury #CR7 pic.twitter.com/u9gDbx9M1y
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) September 21, 2024
The collaboration between Ronaldo and SNK, the developers of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, is not entirely unexpected given the ownership ties. SNK is owned by the MiSK Foundation, which is linked to Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr FC in the Saudi Pro League, providing a connection that makes this crossover plausible.
While details about Ronaldo’s role in the game are still unclear, his inclusion would mark a unique addition to the roster of a fighting game, blending sports and gaming cultures in an unexpected way. This development follows a trend of real-life figures appearing in video games, although such appearances are usually reserved for fictional characters from other media.
