Cristiano Ronaldo has made an exciting announcement regarding a direct crossover with City of the Wolves, a game set to revitalize the iconic Fatal Fury franchise. While details are still under wraps, there’s a possibility that the football superstar will be featured as a playable character, amplifying the buzz around the series like never before.
Despite the numerous spin-offs and side projects that have kept SNK’s presence alive in the fighting game scene, it’s been nearly three decades since the last main installment, Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves. The King of Fighters series has overshadowed its predecessor, with fan-favorite Terry Bogard making guest appearances in various titles, ensuring he remains a central figure in the SNK universe. Nevertheless, Fatal Fury increasingly feels like a nostalgic relic rather than a contemporary force in gaming.
During my experience at EVO 2024, I thoroughly enjoyed playing Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, which is an important game trying to breathe life into a long-dormant franchise that could greatly benefit from a resurgence to compete with major titles like Street Fighter and Tekken.
To ignite the necessary excitement, the developers of City of the Wolves turned to an unexpected source: football icon Cristiano Ronaldo.
Something exciting in the making! #SNK #FatalFury #CR7 pic.twitter.com/u9gDbx9M1y
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) September 21, 2024
The Fatal Fury series and its KOF offshoot have cultivated a loyal fanbase, with champions from other fighting games like Tekken prodigy Arslan Ash and EWC 2024 Street Fighter 6 victor Xiaohai recognized as some of the top players globally in King of Fighters. Still, KOF 15 has consistently ranked low in sign-ups at large-scale tournaments like EVO and Combo Breaker, making SNK fighting games seem niche for a prolonged period.
For Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves to rise to prominence among the elite titles in the fighting game genre, it requires substantial hype, and featuring one of the world’s most recognized celebrities in such an unforeseen crossover might just accomplish that. The Fatal Fury franchise not only stands on the brink of a much-deserved revival but also possesses the potential to flourish in the competitive gaming landscape.
While the extent of Ronaldo’s involvement remains unclear, even the brief teaser he released has piqued the interest of millions who may not have previously discovered the game.
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