Killer Instinct Will Get a 10th Anniversary Update

Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Iron Galaxy announced via Twitter that the action fighting game Killer Instinct will receive a 10th anniversary update. It will be released sometime in 2023 and will feature balance adjustments, improved matchmaking, 4K support for Xbox Series X/S, and more. Killer Instinct first launched on 27 September, 2017 for Xbox One and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.

The game’s details via the publisher:

Discover your Killer Instinct! The legendary fighting game franchise comes to Steam!

The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks. Use the open-ended combo system to rack up huge combos as your opponent looks for openings to break you and turn the tides of battle. Go online and compete against players from all over the world, or master your combat skills with in-depth tutorials and intelligent AI combatants.

 

Features:

• Extensive cast of powerful combatants with tons of customization options including Retro Costumes and Accessories.
• 20 Stages with dynamic stage environments.
• Award winning audio
• Competitive online matches.
• Unique, well balanced characters to fit your fighting style.
• Test your skill online in Ranked Leagues.
• Cinematic Story Mode.
• Extensive Dojo tutorial teaches all the core mechanics for Killer Instinct.
• Train an AI combatant and challenge your friends to asynchronous matches in Shadow Lab.

Steam Features:

• Online multiplayer. Pay attention to the Performance Grading test automatically performed before your first match.
• Steam Achievements

ADDITIONAL PC SPECIFICATIONS:

• Additional supported peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, Xbox One Controller for Windows, Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, and Xbox 360 Fight Sticks.

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