Posted 28 November 2023
[XB1, XSX, Windows 10 PC] Killer Instinct (Base game edition now Free-to-Play)
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With the Anniversary Edition released today for 2012 game Killer Instinct, the Killer Instinct Definitive Edition (retail, digital paid) versions on the Microsoft / Xbox storefronts have been retired, and have now been replaced by both the Anniversary Edition
and a Base Game edition that is now Free-to-Play for everybody.
NOTE: the Base Game version features one free weekly rotating Fighter and Single-Player, Local, and Ranked modes.
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GAME DESCRIPTION (Microsoft / Xbox Store: Windows 10 PC):
Celebrate 10 years of Killer Instinct, the legendary fighting game series for Xbox and Windows PC. Experience the thrill of combat with 29 characters, each with their own unique fighting style, combos, and finishers. Unleash your killer instinct in stunning 4K resolution and 60 FPS on Xbox Series X consoles and compatible PCs, with improved matchmaking, balance updates, and more. Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, you'll find plenty of challenges and rewards in the single-player modes, online multiplayer, and cross-play with Windows 11 PC. Don't miss this opportunity to join the ultimate fight club and prove yourself as the supreme champion of Killer Instinct!
GAME DESCRIPTION (Microsoft / Xbox Store: Xbox Play Anywhere; Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S):
ALL NEW FOR 2016! The legendary fighting franchise is back with all new visuals, over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks. Use the open-ended combo system to rack up huge combos as your opponent looks for openings to break you and turn the tides of battle. Go online and compete against players from all over the world, or master your combat skills with in-depth tutorials and intelligent AI combatants.
FEATURES:
With the Anniversary Edition released today for 2012 game Killer Instinct, the Killer Instinct Definitive Edition (retail, digital paid) versions on the Microsoft / Xbox storefronts have been retired, and have now been replaced by both the Anniversary Edition
- All existing owners of Killer Instinct Definitive Edition should be able to upgrade to the Anniversary Edition for free
and a Base Game edition that is now Free-to-Play for everybody.
- Killer Instinct (Base Game edition) on Microsoft / Xbox Store (Windows 10 PC)
- Killer Instinct (Base Game edition) on Microsoft / Xbox Store (Xbox Play Anywhere; Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S)
NOTE: the Base Game version features one free weekly rotating Fighter and Single-Player, Local, and Ranked modes.
REFERENCES:
- Killer Instinct: Anniversary Edition Announced For Xbox And PC
- KI 10th Anniversary / An update on availability of Killer Instinct editions
REVIEW SCORES:
TRAILERS & RELATED VIDEOS:
GAME DESCRIPTION (Microsoft / Xbox Store: Windows 10 PC):
Celebrate 10 years of Killer Instinct, the legendary fighting game series for Xbox and Windows PC. Experience the thrill of combat with 29 characters, each with their own unique fighting style, combos, and finishers. Unleash your killer instinct in stunning 4K resolution and 60 FPS on Xbox Series X consoles and compatible PCs, with improved matchmaking, balance updates, and more. Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, you'll find plenty of challenges and rewards in the single-player modes, online multiplayer, and cross-play with Windows 11 PC. Don't miss this opportunity to join the ultimate fight club and prove yourself as the supreme champion of Killer Instinct!
GAME DESCRIPTION (Microsoft / Xbox Store: Xbox Play Anywhere; Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S):
ALL NEW FOR 2016! The legendary fighting franchise is back with all new visuals, over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks. Use the open-ended combo system to rack up huge combos as your opponent looks for openings to break you and turn the tides of battle. Go online and compete against players from all over the world, or master your combat skills with in-depth tutorials and intelligent AI combatants.
FEATURES:
- Online multiplayer Cross Play between Xbox One and Windows 10.
- Fight for Free! Play all game modes with a free fighter, including online multiplayer! Fighters are available for individual purchase or get the whole cast in a bundle.
- Extensive cast of powerful combatants with tons of customization options including Retro Costumes and Accessories.
- Play anywhere with Cloud Save between Xbox One and Windows 10.
- 20 Stages with intense stage destruction.
- Competitive online matches with state-of-the-art fighting game netcode.
- Test your skill online in Monthly Ranked Leagues.
- Cinematic Story Mode.
- Extensive Dojo tutorial teaches all the core mechanics for Killer Instinct.
- Train an AI combatant and challenge your friends to asynchronous matches in Shadow Lab.
- Free Updates to the base game - all Fighter balance patches are included for free.
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