Thursday, October 21st, 2021
	Rumor: New Killer Instinct in Development at Microsoft

  

Back in 2013, iconic 2D fighting game franchise Killer Instinct was rebooted by Double Helix (later Iron Galaxy) releasing exclusively on Xbox One and later brought to PC. Over the span of 3 years, Killer Instinct (2013) saw three Seasons of exciting updates with new characters and content added to the game. The game was well-received by critics and fighting game fans alike, and even had an impressive run in esports and the tournament scene. A hot-off-the-presses rumor suggests that a brand new Killer Instinct game is in development at Microsoft. Nick Baker from the XboxEra Podcast claims to have "insider information" that Killer Instinct is not only coming back... but the new game is currently in "active development".       As for which developer is working on the next Killer Instinct, Baker stated he does not have that information. Furthermore, he speculates that former developer Iron Galaxy may not be involved in the new game. "For anyone asking me, I don't know the studio," said Baker. "I'm legitimately trying to find out the studio because I'm pretty sure it's not Iron Galaxy." In the recent past, Iron Galaxy expressed interest in creating a sequel to their 2013 hit. So it would be pretty surprising (yet interesting) to see another developer pick up where Iron Galaxy left off. Last year, Adam "Keits" Heart from Iron Galaxy mentioned they are working on a "new game"... but confirmed it's not Killer Instinct.     According to Nick Baker, Microsoft will be announcing the new Killer Instinct title "soon". You can watch the full episode of the XboxEra podcast here. Keep it here on The Fighters Generation for any upcoming news or rumors regarding the next installment of Killer Instinct. ~TFG Webmaster, Frank Joseph | @Fighters_Gen
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