Killer Instinct is getting an overhaul for the new hardware

It has been a few years, but Killer Instinct is getting another, another lease on life with the news that the game is getting updated for Xbox Series X|S, with the news revealed at EVO.

"You guys made this happen!"

We are honored to share the stage with the head of Killer Instinct, James Goddard, to bring the news about the massive update coming to KI!https://t.co/pRm0CRum2y | #Evo2023 pic.twitter.com/lXlLfYIaan

— EVO (@EVO) August 5, 2023

“We’re doing a balance update and a major, major upgrade to all PlayFab services. Matchmaking’s a lot smoother, tournaments are easier and more KI for the next ten years.”

— James Goddard, Design director

Iron Galaxy, the folks who took over the post launch support a few years after the game relaunched on Xbox One, will be taking up the duties again.

Our friends @IronGalaxy are back! And together, we’re bringing you Killer Instinct's free 10th Anniversary Update later this year – including a balance update, improved matchmaking, and 4K support for Series X|S.

More info coming soon!

— Killer Instinct (@KillerInstinct) August 5, 2023

There isn’t a timeframe on when this updated version will be released, but you can still play the game now, it will just be a few years old.