Cristiano Ronaldo is playable character in new fighting game Fatal Fury: 'Big news to share'
Cristiano Ronaldo has been announced as a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, an upcoming and much-awaited fighting game set to be released next month. The Portuguese player announced the major surprise for his fans on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In his social media post, Ronaldo revealed he will be entering as a playable character in the upcoming fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. «Big news to share with everyone today! I'm going to be a character in the new fighting game FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves! @FATALFURY_PR Let's have some fun on April 24th!,» his post read.
This announcement sent shockwaves through both the gaming and football communities, as the 40-year-old legend is renowned for his athletic achievements rather than any connection to gaming.
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Ronaldo to appear in Fatal Fury
Ronaldo is one of the 15 playable characters in the game, developed by Japanese video game company SNK, according to BBC. The Fatal Fury franchise debuted in 1991 and was among the pioneers of the fighting game genre, which surged in popularity during the 1990s.
In the game's trailer, former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is seen wearing a number seven jersey and a captain's armband. He wields a blazing blue football to unleash attacks on his opponent before performing his signature celebration.
The original Fatal Fury game spawned 11 sequels, with the most recent installment released in 1999. After a 26-year hiatus, City of the Wolves will mark the franchise’s return when it launches on April 24.
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