Tag: Killer Instinct
News Killer Instinct Dev Releases 'RumbleVerse', A New Free-To-Play Brawler On Xbox
Available to download and play right now!
Update (Thu 11th Aug, 2022): Today's the day! Iron Galaxy's new free-to-play brawler RumbleVerse is now available on Xbox, and you can check out the fresh launch trailer for the game in the video above. Here's a bit more information from the studio about what to expect: "Rumbleverse is set in Grapital...
Random 'Bring Back Killer Instinct' Sign Shows Up At AEW Dynamite Event
It drummed up plenty of attention
You may or may not be aware of the growing trend of bringing video game related signs to wrestling shows these days, particularly at All Elite Wrestling events, and an Xbox-related one attracted significant attention this past Wednesday. Yes, someone in the front few rows decided to bring a #BringBackKillerInstinct...
News 'Vague' Rumour Suggests Bandai Namco May Be Working On A Killer Instinct Reboot
Grains of salt needed
Back at the start of the Xbox One generation, Microsoft brought Killer Instinct back. It was a commendable entry in the long-running franchise, although we haven't seen anything of the series since. However, Microsoft may well be cooking up another reboot. An article over at Windows Central speculates just what is going on...
News Killer Instinct Studio Announces Rumbleverse, A New Free-To-Play 'Brawler-Royale'
Published by Epic Games
The team behind Killer Instinct Seasons Two and Three (Iron Galaxy) announced their new title in partnership with Epic Games at The Game Awards 2021, which takes the form of a free-to-play "Brawler-Royale" called Rumbleverse. The game will see up to 40 players brawling it out in the streets of Grapital City with elbow drops,...
Rumour A New Killer Instinct Is In Active Development For Xbox
"It's not just coming back, it's in active development"
There's been a fair bit of talk about the potential of a new Killer Instinct over the past year, and now according to a rumour from Shpeshal Nick on TheXboxEra podcast, it may finally be becoming a reality. Nick brought this up as part of the 'Rumour Mill' section of the podcast, where he...
News Killer Instinct's Twitter Bombarded With Requests For New Game (Again)
"We need more KI"
There's still a lot of love for the Killer Instinct series. Every time the 2013 game's website or social page gets updated, there are requests from fans for new fighters, more content, new seasons and even a new entry in Rare's long-running fighting series. The latest update linked to this game took place on Twitter earlier today...
News Killer Instinct Official Website Update Has Some Fans Excited
Is it a sign? Probably not...
Although the latest Killer Instinct game might still seem relatively new compared to certain older entries in the series, it's technically an Xbox One launch title - released all the way back in 2013. Since then, it has received a number of updates including new levels, modes and fighters. The last major update in...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Still Wants To 'Do Something' With Killer Instinct
"It’s about finding the right team and opportunity"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer was a guest on the Dropped Frames podcast yesterday, and was asked specifically about what Microsoft's plans are for the Killer Instinct IP, which has remained somewhat dormant for the past few years. In response, Spencer highlighted that the team "loves the franchise...
News Iron Galaxy Would Definitely 'Consider' A New Killer Instinct, If Given The Opportunity
Hear that, Microsoft?
The US developer Iron Galaxy - arguably best known among Xbox fans for its work on Season 2 and Season 3 of Killer Instinct - says it would "consider" making a new entry in Rare's fighting series, if the opportunity ever presented itself. This is all according to Iron Galaxy's general manager, Shekhar Dhupelia, during an...
Rumour Microsoft Wants A New Killer Instinct, But No Developers Are Available To Make It
"It's not like they didn't want there to be a sequel"
Microsoft's 2013 fighter Killer Instinct has enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence over the past week thanks to a Twitch tournament that attracted 43,000 viewers at its peak, and Microsoft is reportedly interested in making a sequel. There's just one problem - no developers are currently available to...
News Twitch Streamer's Killer Instinct Tournament Attracts Peak Of 43,000 Viewers
In an effort to "Bring Back Killer Instinct"
Following last week's announcement from Twitch streamer Maximilian Dood that a Killer Instinct tournament would be taking place on the streaming platform, it appears to have been a resounding success as over 43,000 viewers tuned in. The 32-player tournament saw numerous streamers joining Maximilian Dood...
News Upcoming Twitch Tournament Aims To 'Bring Back Killer Instinct'
"Thanks to one of the greatest fighting games/communities"
There are plenty of fighting fans who would love to see Killer Instinct get a revival in the Xbox Series X generation, as the Xbox One version has become pretty much left alone over the past few years. As a result, a group of Twitch streamers have come together to host a 32-person...
News Killer Instinct Is Now 'Fully Backwards Compatible' On Xbox Series X|S
But there are "no performance changes"
With the next-generation of Xbox on the horizon, a lot of games featuring Microsoft's IP will be receiving backwards compatibility updates. Earlier this week, for example, we heard how Halo: The Master Chief Collection would get a special upgrade enabling 120fps and 4K, and now a new update for Killer Instinct...
