Iron Galaxy Studios is returning for the fighter’s next update, which will also add balance changes.
November will mark 10 years since the launch of Killer Instinct on Xbox One, and though the fighter hasnât had the most active post-launch support in the years since then, the substantial updates it has received have ensured that it manages to retain a strong a dedicated playerbase nonetheless. And to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, it will be receiving another update later this year.
James Goddard, head of Killer Instinct at Microsoft, recently took the stage at EVO and announced that the fighter will be receiving a major new update this year. The update will add support for 4K resolution on Xbox Series X/S, make improvements to matchmaking and tournaments, and add balance changes for the gameâs roster. Itâs also been confirmed that Iron Galaxy Studios â which developed Killer Instinctâs seasons 2 and 3 â is returning to work on the update.
Currently, a specific release date is unknown for the update, though more information will be coming âsoonâ, according to Microsoft, so stay tuned for that.
As for what the future holds for the Killer Instinct franchise as a whole, though thereâs no official word on a sequel, thereâs reason to be optimistic. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has expressed interest in keeping the franchise active, while over the last couple of years, leaks have also claimed that a new Killer Instinct game is in active development, possibly with Bandai Namco developing.