Iron Galaxy has revealed that an update for the Killer Instinct fighting game will be released later this year in celebration of the game’s 10th anniversary. The update will include features such as a balance update, improved matchmaking, and 4K support for Xbox Series X|S. Although no specific release date has been announced, more information is expected to be revealed soon.
Quick Facts
- Killer Instinct first launched in November 2013 for Xbox One and PC as a reboot of the 1994 arcade game.
- Iron Galaxy Studios took over post-launch content development after Double Helix Games was acquired by Amazon in 2014.
- Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer expressed interest in bringing Killer Instinct back but is waiting for the right team and opportunity.
Killer Instinct was initially released in November 2013 for Xbox One and PC as a reboot of the original 1994 arcade game. The original game was created by Rare, while the reboot was developed by Double Helix Games. When Double Helix was acquired by Amazon in 2014, Iron Galaxy Studios took over the development of post-launch content.
A 1996 sequel called Killer Instinct 2 exists, but there have been no announcements or hints about a new entry related to the 2013 reboot. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has stated that Xbox is interested in bringing Killer Instinct back, but they are waiting for the right team and opportunity to do so.
In a Killer Instinct review, it was noted that the game successfully updates the ’90s classic into a finely tuned, competitive fighter that can stand alongside the genre’s regulars.
