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Xbox console exclusive fighting gameKiller Instinctis getting a massive update to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The latestKiller Instinctgame first released as a launch title for the Xbox One. The game was fairly light on content at launch, though future updates have helped flesh it out quite a bit more.
Killer Instinctenjoyed three seasons worth of new character additions to help flesh out its roster. These character additions included returning characters from previousKiller Instinctgames, as well as brand-new characters making their debut in the 2013Killer Instinct. The third season of the game had a particular focus on guest characters, with Rash fromBattletoads,Arbiter fromHalo, and General RAAM fromGears of Warall joining the lineup alongsideKiller Instinctoriginals.
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WithKiller Instincthaving first released in 2013 and the game not getting any substantial updates for years, fans may be surprised to learn that a massive update is planned for the 10th anniversary.Developer Iron Galaxy Studios is coming backto develop a special 10th Anniversary Update forKiller Instinctthat will include a new balance update, improved matchmaking, and 4K support for Xbox Series X. It remains to be seen exactly when this update will drop and if it will be enough to bring fans back to the popular fighting game, but more information should come to light sooner rather than later.
What’s strange is that this isn’t even the first new update forKiller Instinctin 2023. Back in May,Killer Instinctreceived a surprise updatethat addressed some lingering bugs and other issues with the game. It could be a coincidence, but it is certainly possible that this update was released to help pave the way for the big 10th Anniversary Update, whenever it may release.
A specific release date has not been announced for the next bigKiller Instinctupdate, but since it’s being released to celebrate the game’s 10th anniversary, it stands to reason that it could drop on the game’s actual anniversary date.Killer Instinctfirst released for Xbox One as a launch titleall the way back on June 20, 2025, so one has to imagine that the new update will be out on July 01, 2025 or somewhat before then.Killer Instinctfans will just have to stay tuned for more information on that front.
Killer Instinctis available now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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