We love a good surprise launch: the release date for Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition is TODAY (Updated!)
The 10th Anniversary Edition of Killer Instinct is a free upgrade for those who owned the Definitive Edition already.
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UPDATE Nov. 28:The surprise launch of Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition just gotsurprise-ier. The update appears to have launched early, and it is available now on Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and Steam.
Looks like KI Anniversary Edition has launched EARLY! Available to buy on store, free-to-play option now on Steam, AND it’s available via #GamePass! https://t.co/t2wWmdJEIGAlso check your console/PC for your Defintive Edition upgrade! Can confirm as mine is upgrading now! pic.twitter.com/7dby2CrXIuNovember 28, 2023
Iron Galaxy Studios seems to enjoy hitting Killer Instinct fans with surprises as of late. The studio recently held a live stream on the 10-year anniversary of Killer Instinct’s launch, where the team detailed a balance pass and additional improvements for an upcoming Anniversary Edition of the game.
At the time, there was no concrete release date for the update to announce. However, Iron Galaxy recently tweeted that the update would surprisingly be released today,November 28at12 PM PT/3 PM ET.
Exciting news, Combo Breakers: Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition will be available TOMORROW, November 28, at 12PM Pacific!Check out our latest blog post for a reminder on all the great things coming your way in this update: https://t.co/scmR9rAJ3B pic.twitter.com/SA1ewYdybsNovember 27, 2023
With the launch of theKiller Instinct Anniversary Update, there will be some changes to the game’s structure and what is available to whom on which platforms. The Killer Instinct Base Game will be free to play on all Xbox platforms as well as Windows PC and Steam. Players who are enjoying the free-to-play version of Killer Instinct will receive one free weekly rotating fighter and access to Single-Player, Local, and Ranked modes.
Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition versions
For those who own the Killer Instinct Definitive Edition, a free upgrade to the Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition will be available. This includes players who enjoy access to the game viaXbox Game Pass, as that version will upgrade to the Anniversary Edition, as well.
The Anniversary Edition will include access to all 29 fighters, as well as all premium content ever released for Killer Instinct. VIP Double XP boosters, holiday accessories, and more will all be included. Iron Galaxy provided a better breakdown of how the two new versions of the game will work on theultra-combo blog.
Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition patch notes
While we covered the Killer Instinct live stream, keeping track of all the buffs and nerfs that were detailed proved to be quite the task. The full patch notes for Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition were eventually listed onultra-combo.comand include the following:
System-wide changes
Jago
Glacius
Thunder
Sadira
Orchid
Spinal
Fulgore
TJ Combo
Maya
Omen
Aganos
Cinder
Aria
Kim Wu
Tusk
Arbiter
Rash
Gargos
General RAAM
Eyedol
Kilgore
Shin Hisako
Eagle
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