Killer Instinct – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Killer Instinct Box Art
Publisher
Microsoft
Developer
Double Helix Games, Iron Galaxy Studios, Rare
Platforms
Xbox One
Release Date
November 22, 2013
Genre
Fighting

Game Overview:

Killer Instinct is a reboot of the popular and beloved fighting franchise that was initially created by Rare.

It was released as a launch title for the Xbox One as a free to play title

Latest Updates For Killer Instinct

Killer Instinct Ranked Crossplay Test Scheduled for February 9th to 12th

Killer Instinct Ranked Crossplay Test Scheduled for February 9th to 12th

Steam players can finally compete against those on Xbox/Windows in Ranked Play, though leaderboards are being kept separate.

Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition is Now Available

Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition is Now Available

The base game is free-to-play, while paid editions upgrade to the Anniversary Edition. A massive new balance patch is also live.

Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition Launches November 28

Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition Launches November 28

Shortly after its announcement, Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition has been given a release date, and it's right around the corner.

Killer Instinct – Upcoming Balance Update Buffs Jago, Nerfs Glacius, and More

Killer Instinct – Upcoming Balance Update Buffs Jago, Nerfs Glacius, and More

Microsoft's fighter is getting its first hefty balance update since 2018 and even fixes a long-standing bug with projectiles.

Killer Instinct is Going Free-to-Play, Anniversary Edition Announced

Killer Instinct is Going Free-to-Play, Anniversary Edition Announced

The free version offers single-player, Local, and Ranked modes with a weekly rotating fighter, and the Anniversary Edition has everything for $29.99.

Killer Instinct Will Receive New Details on Upcoming Update on November 22nd

Killer Instinct Will Receive New Details on Upcoming Update on November 22nd

Iron Galaxy is confirmed for the developer stream and could provide a date for the next update, which adds 4K support for Xbox Series X/S.

Killer Instinct Will Improve Matchmaking and Add 4K Support with a Free Update Later This Year

Killer Instinct Will Improve Matchmaking and Add 4K Support with a Free Update Later This Year

Iron Galaxy Studios is returning for the fighter's next update, which will also add balance changes.

Killer Instinct is Being Moved to Modern Server Infrastructure

Killer Instinct is Being Moved to Modern Server Infrastructure

Microsoft has announced that it is moving Killer Instinct over from its legacy servers on to more modern server infrastructure.

Phil Spencer Says Xbox Wants to “Continue to Do Something” With Killer Instinct

Phil Spencer Says Xbox Wants to “Continue to Do Something” With Killer Instinct

Xbox boss Phil Spencer and Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty have discussed the future of the series and "where [they] would like to go with it" several times.

Check Out These Screenshots And Videos of Gears of War 4, Killer Instinct, Halo 5 And Mass Effect Andromeda Running On The Xbox One X
Xbox One X Receives Yet Another Native 4K/60fps Game, Killer Instinct

Xbox One X Receives Yet Another Native 4K/60fps Game, Killer Instinct

Microsoft's flagship fighter becomes the first console fighting game ever to hit native 4K.

Xbox January Games With Gold: Killer Instinct Season 2, The Cave and More

Xbox January Games With Gold: Killer Instinct Season 2, The Cave and More

Also Deathtrap and Rayman Origins.

Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition Available for Pre-Order, Out Later This Year

Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition Available for Pre-Order, Out Later This Year

Packs in all three seasons, original games and more.

Killer Instinct May Be Getting Perfect Dark, Crackdown, More Halo Characters, According To Survey

Killer Instinct May Be Getting Perfect Dark, Crackdown, More Halo Characters, According To Survey

Killer Instinct continues its journey to becoming Microsoft's Smash Bros.

General Raam Confirmed for Killer Instinct

General Raam Confirmed for Killer Instinct

Super Smash Bros. Microsoft.

Killer Instinct New Trailer Shows Off Gargos In Action

Killer Instinct New Trailer Shows Off Gargos In Action

Talk about overkill...

Killer Instinct Sees Biggest Month Ever In March, With 6 Million Users

Killer Instinct Sees Biggest Month Ever In March, With 6 Million Users

Looks like that Windows 10 release really helped.

Killer Instinct Season 3 New Video Shows Off Performance Test for Windows 10 Version
Killer Instinct Season 3 Tusk Trailer Teases Mira

Killer Instinct Season 3 Tusk Trailer Teases Mira

Gruesome.

Killer Instinct Season 3 Ultra Edition Offers Early Access to Fighters

Killer Instinct Season 3 Ultra Edition Offers Early Access to Fighters

Play as the four new fighters early along with other benefits.

Killer Instinct: Season 3 – Gears of War’s General RAAM And Mira Possibly Leaked

Killer Instinct: Season 3 – Gears of War’s General RAAM And Mira Possibly Leaked

The franchise keeps on expanding with new characters.

Killer Instinct Season 3 New Screenshots Show Off Arbiter, Rash, and Tusk Gameplay

Killer Instinct Season 3 New Screenshots Show Off Arbiter, Rash, and Tusk Gameplay

Finally, we get to see them in action.

Killer Instinct Season 3 New Trailer Teases TUSK

Killer Instinct Season 3 New Trailer Teases TUSK

Check it out inside.

Killer Instinct Season 3 Wiki – Everything you need to know about the game

Killer Instinct Season 3 Wiki – Everything you need to know about the game

Everything you need to know about Killer Instinct Season 3.

Killer Instinct All Set To Get A Graphical Overhaul With Killer Instinct Season 3

Killer Instinct All Set To Get A Graphical Overhaul With Killer Instinct Season 3

New lighting engine makes the game look significantly better.

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and Killer Instinct PC Releases Won’t Be Too Far Into 2016, Promises Phil Spencer

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and Killer Instinct PC Releases Won’t Be Too Far Into 2016, Promises Phil Spencer

Busy time for fans of Microsoft games on PC in early 2016.

Killer Insinct, Deus Ex Headline Microsoft’s January Offering of Games with Gold

Killer Insinct, Deus Ex Headline Microsoft’s January Offering of Games with Gold

Xbox Live's Games With Gold starts 2016 in style.

Killer Instinct Season 3 Announced

Killer Instinct Season 3 Announced

Coming April 2016.

Killer Instinct Coming to Windows 10, Microsoft Confirms

Killer Instinct Coming to Windows 10, Microsoft Confirms

One of the best Xbox One exclusives is making the jump to Windows 10.

Cinder Debuts In Killer Instinct This Week

Cinder Debuts In Killer Instinct This Week

Watch the new trailer.

New Character Announced for Killer Instinct

New Character Announced for Killer Instinct

Good omen.

Killer Instinct Season 2 Preview

Killer Instinct Season 2 Preview

Season 2 kicks off with an increase in Instinct to Kill.

Riptor Will Be Added To Killer Instinct Tomorrow

Riptor Will Be Added To Killer Instinct Tomorrow

No, not Raptor. That was a mascot in Rugrats.

Killer Instinct: Season 2 Begins Today, Adds TJ Combo and Maya

Killer Instinct: Season 2 Begins Today, Adds TJ Combo and Maya

Visuals updated to 900p resolution.

Xbox One Launching In India On September 23rd 2014, To Be Priced 39,990 INR

Xbox One Launching In India On September 23rd 2014, To Be Priced 39,990 INR

Indian launch of Xbox One detailed.

Killer Instinct Season Two Trailer Reveals TJ Combo

Killer Instinct Season Two Trailer Reveals TJ Combo

The heavyweight boxer debuts this Fall.

Killer Instinct: Latest Update Is Now Out On Xbox One

Killer Instinct: Latest Update Is Now Out On Xbox One

Adds another new character.

Microsoft- Killer Instinct future Still Safe

Microsoft- Killer Instinct future Still Safe

"We're excited about the future of this popular franchise."

Amazon Acquires Killer Instinct, Strider Reboot Developer
Xbox One Exclusive Killer Instinct To Punish Mischeivous Players

Xbox One Exclusive Killer Instinct To Punish Mischeivous Players

A brilliant punishment for offenders.

Killer Instinct Patch Switches Free Character From Jago to Sabrewulf

Killer Instinct Patch Switches Free Character From Jago to Sabrewulf

Xbox One fighter gets new character available as free fighter.

Xbox One: Buy Three Games, Get Three Months of Xbox Live Gold for Free

Xbox One: Buy Three Games, Get Three Months of Xbox Live Gold for Free

Of course, conditions apply.

Killer Instinct Review

Killer Instinct Review

Lack of characters and arcade mode stop Killer Instinct from achieving perfection.

Killer Instinct Launch Trailer Shows The Return of Fulgore

Killer Instinct Launch Trailer Shows The Return of Fulgore

The classic fighter returns.

Xbox One: Digital Download Prices for Launch Titles Revealed

Xbox One: Digital Download Prices for Launch Titles Revealed

Ryse: Son of Rome's in-game currency has also been detailed.

Ubisoft Senior VP Explains Lower PS4 and Xbox One Reviews

Ubisoft Senior VP Explains Lower PS4 and Xbox One Reviews

Tony Key believes we'll see double the installed base for next-gen consoles.

Microsoft Rewarding Loyal Gamers With Free Games And Xbox One

Microsoft Rewarding Loyal Gamers With Free Games And Xbox One

It's a good day to be an Xbox junkie

Killer Instinct: Orchid And Spinal Revealed And Teased

Killer Instinct: Orchid And Spinal Revealed And Teased

The next in the Killer Instinct series

Killer Instinct Classics Orchid and Spinal Return for Xbox One Release
Killer Instinct is ‘Faster Than Any Other Fighter Out There’

Killer Instinct is ‘Faster Than Any Other Fighter Out There’

"It's almost like a real fight."

Killer Instinct New Gameplay Footage Shows Sadira In Action

Killer Instinct New Gameplay Footage Shows Sadira In Action

A new trailer for Killer Instinct shows another fighter in action.

Xbox One Playable at Eurogamer Expo, Forza Motorsport 5, Project Spark and Killer Instinct Also Featured

Xbox One Playable at Eurogamer Expo, Forza Motorsport 5, Project Spark and Killer Instinct Also Featured

European attendees will be able to try out the next generation of gaming before it hits in November.

Killer Instinct Interview: Xbox One Advanatges, Bringing Back a Classic, Revamped Fighting and Much More

Killer Instinct Interview: Xbox One Advanatges, Bringing Back a Classic, Revamped Fighting and Much More

We speak to lead producer Michael Willette and design director David Verfaillie about the next-gen fighter.

Killer Instinct Dev: Anything That Hinders 60 FPS is “Removed or Optimized”, Praises Xbox One Cloud

Killer Instinct Dev: Anything That Hinders 60 FPS is “Removed or Optimized”, Praises Xbox One Cloud

The Cloud is good for 'validating design decisions.'

Killer Instinct “Not Free to Play”, Gameplay and Payment Model Explained

Killer Instinct “Not Free to Play”, Gameplay and Payment Model Explained

Ken Lobb describes it as "the world's most generous demo".

Killer Instinct Original Announcer to Return for Xbox One Version

Killer Instinct Original Announcer to Return for Xbox One Version

Players can also expect classic music from previous iterations.

Killer Instinct Will Have Two Editions: The Combo Breaker And The Ultra Combo Pack

Killer Instinct Will Have Two Editions: The Combo Breaker And The Ultra Combo Pack

The Combo Breaker and the Ultra Combo pack.

Xbox One European Launch Line-Up Confirmed

Xbox One European Launch Line-Up Confirmed

Killer Instinct, Zoo Tycoon, Fighter Within and more confirmed for launch.

Xbox One’s 8GB RAM Allows “Robust Particle Effects”, Hypervisor Is Awesome – Killer Instinct Dev

Xbox One’s 8GB RAM Allows “Robust Particle Effects”, Hypervisor Is Awesome – Killer Instinct Dev

Double Helix Games talks about the benefits of developing for the console.

Killer Instinct Character Profiles And Gameplay Mechanics Previewed In Teaser Trailers

Killer Instinct Character Profiles And Gameplay Mechanics Previewed In Teaser Trailers

In-depth character profiles released by IGN.

Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo: Who Won E3 2013? (And Who Got Pwned?)

Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo: Who Won E3 2013? (And Who Got Pwned?)

Any lucky guesses?

Killer Instinct Announced for Xbox One: Developed by Rare and Double Helix
Microsoft denied Killer Instinct trademark by US Government
Killer Instinct Trademark Renewed by Microsoft, Still No Game Announced

Killer Instinct Trademark Renewed by Microsoft, Still No Game Announced

But it's the thought that counts.

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