Killer Instinct getting free 10th anniversary remaster

Killer Instinct has been one of the more forgotten fighting game franchises, with the series not seeing a new entry since the 2013 Xbox One console exclusive. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the 10 year old game will be getting a free update later this year, bringing new balance changes, improved matchmaking and enhanced resolutions for the Xbox Series X|S.

Making the surprise announcement at EVO 2023 (and also via Twitter), the official Killer Instinct team said “Our friends @IronGalaxy are back! And together, we’re bringing you Killer Instinct's free 10th Anniversary Update later this year – including a balance update, improved matchmaking, and 4K support for Series X|S. More info coming soon!”

While no additional details were shared, the fact that Killer Instinct is seeing any form of update so many years after its last patch is both surprising and encouraging to see. While not the biggest fighting game franchise, Killer Instinct does have many fans and so to see the series go so long without a new entry has been hard.

Of course, while this is not a new game in any form, the fact that Iron Galaxy is returning to bring 2013’s Killer Instinct back up to modern standards is exciting indeed and brings a pulse to the long-dormant franchise.

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