By Maria Karamanou - Must.com.cy
International football star Cristiano Ronaldo has joined a group of investors committing over $40 million to UFL, a new free football game developed by Paphos-based gaming publisher Strikerz Inc. The investment, a major milestone for UFL, involves Ronaldo actively participating in shaping the game's development, leveraging his global influence with over 614 million Instagram followers.
Here we go!
— UFL (@UFLgame) December 12, 2023
⠀@Cristiano joins UFL as an investor!
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We’re excited to work together on UFL and create a fair, skill-first game for football fans worldwide pic.twitter.com/CyaEjIu2vu
Known for his achievements with Juventus, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, Ronaldo, now playing for Al-Nassr FC, aims to contribute significantly to UFL's success and engage football fans worldwide. Ronaldo expressed his excitement, stating, "I am excited to be part of this project as the UFL can become the new breed in football games."
While an official release date is pending, the closed testing phase began in the fall, with UFL set for release on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X and S. The game will be available for free, emphasizing fair play, regular updates, and a skill-based approach without pay-to-win features.
Strikerz Inc, based in Paphos, believes UFL represents a unique opportunity for a football game that combines exceptional gameplay and interactive experiences, adhering to a fair philosophy that caters to millions of passionate football players globally.
[This article was translated from its Greek original and edited for conciseness]
