<p>It's difficult to resist the temptations of the gaming industry, and Cristiano Ronaldo recently caved in. The Portuguese superstar was recently revealed as a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.</p><p>Fatal Fury, a fighting game, will see Ronaldo blending his football skills with combat mechanics. While playing CR7 Ronaldo, players will get to throw powerful kicks and use a football as a weapon. Ronaldo's kit also includes some of his signature celebrations and moves.</p><p>Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves marks the first new entry in the Fatal Fury series in over two decades. The game is set to release on April 24 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Considering the game's absence since 1999, including Ronaldo in the mix alongside other Fatal Fury characters before its newest release is likely to act as an impactful marketing move.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GAME ON!🔥<br><br>Legendary footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, joins the roster of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cristiano</a> <br><br>Get hyped for April 24th when he breaks new ground in South Town!<a href="https://t.co/2LVOEgg8SS">https://t.co/2LVOEgg8SS</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FatalFury?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FatalFury</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CotW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CotW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CR7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CR7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KingofFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KingofFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/VGr8tAjkVr">pic.twitter.com/VGr8tAjkVr</a></p>— FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (@FATALFURY_PR) <a href="https://twitter.com/FATALFURY_PR/status/1904958878972006620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cristiano Ronaldo joining a fighting game might seem unexpected, but we found out that stars could have been aligning for a while. SNK, Fatal Fury's developer, was sold to a Saudi Arabian non-profit organization in 2022, and this could explain how Fatal Fury could bring Ronaldo on board, essentially making it the CR7 fighting game.</p><h2><strong>How You Use the Boost Matters</strong></h2><p>Ideally, game developers would love for their titles to stand out solely through gameplay. This is rather difficult to achieve in today's competitive gaming landscape because popularity plays a crucial role. Nowadays, most games aiming to make waves consider partnerships, collaborations, or simply bringing well-known figures into the fold—just like Fatal Fury did with Ronaldo.</p><p>A famous figure introduces the game to a broader audience, and it brings immediate results when the partnership works. However, relying on external popularity comes with risks. If the integration feels forced or out of place, it can alienate core fans. Interest can quickly fade when a game fails to deliver beyond the initial hype.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/ronaldo_fatal_fury_2_3a5b99c483.png" alt="Cristiano Ronaldo Fatal Fury" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/thumbnail_ronaldo_fatal_fury_2_3a5b99c483.png 245w,https://assets.funjible.games/small_ronaldo_fatal_fury_2_3a5b99c483.png 500w,https://assets.funjible.games/medium_ronaldo_fatal_fury_2_3a5b99c483.png 750w," sizes="100vw"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When it comes to new and upcoming fighting games, like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, such partnerships can go either way. Only time will tell whether Ronaldo's inclusion will be a turning point in bringing an old franchise back to life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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