Killer Instinct

Free to Play

Release Date:: Sep 27, 2017
Developer:: Iron Galaxy Studios
Publisher:: Xbox Game Studios
Platforms:: Windows

Free To Play Action Steam Achievements Full controller support PvP In-App Purchases Multi-player

About This Game

Celebrate 10 years of Killer Instinct! The legendary fighting game franchise returns with an all new Anniversary update with improved matchmaking, balance updates, and more!

Experience the thrill of combat with 29 characters, each with their own unique fighting style, combos, and finishers. Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, you'll find plenty of challenges and rewards in the single-player modes and online multiplayer. Don't miss this opportunity to join the ultimate fight club and prove yourself as the supreme champion of Killer Instinct!

FEATURES:
• Fight for Free! Play various game modes with a free weekly rotating fighter, including online multiplayer. Get the complete collection by Upgrading to the Anniversary Edition to unlock all 29 fighters, retro costumes, premium accessories, and more from Seasons 1-3!
• 20 stages with intense stage destruction
• Competitive online multiplayer matches with state-of-the-art fighting game netcode
• Test your PVP skills online and compete for place in the top 32 in Monthly Ranked Leagues
• Extensive Dojo tutorial teaches all the core mechanics for Killer Instinct and Combo Breaker Training to master the art of breaking!
• Discover the origins and rivalries of your favorite characters in Story Mode
• Save the world in Shadow Lords, a revolutionary re-playable rogue-like Fighter mode! Build a team of fighters, collect powerful helper Guardians, Artifacts and Consumables to gain game changing abilities and buffs needed to stop the invasion of Gargos and his army of Mimics!
• Free bonus- unlock Jago for use in all modes of play forever by playing Shadow Lords!
• Fight an endless wave of fighters in Survival mode with a new twist- in Classic fight AI enemies or choose Shadow Survival to face Shadow Fighters, groundbreaking AI Fighters that use the strategy and playstyle of the real players that trained them!
• Customizable Combo Assist Options

Steam Features:
• Online multiplayer. Pay attention to the Performance Grading test automatically performed before your first match.
• Steam Achievements

ADDITIONAL PC SPECIFICATIONS:
• Additional supported peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, Xbox One Controller for Windows, Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, and Xbox 360 Fight Sticks.

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User Reviews

Mostly Positive

21 user reviews

76%

Positive

User #994896 english

7 hrs at review

Recommended

One of the best fighting games of all time! Soundtrack 10/10 Sound design: 10/10 Gameplay: 10/10 Character design: 10/10 Netcode: ROLLBACK This game is more than 10 years old and still remains a motherfucking MASTERPIECE!

User #663313 english

12 min at review

Not Recommended

KI 1 is better

User #657561 english

5 hrs at review

Recommended

User #795586 english

4 hrs at review

Recommended

it's cool; it brings back a classic!

User #048100 english

9 hrs at review

Recommended

ultras go brrrrrrrrrrr

User #562273 english

9 hrs at review

Recommended

I would like a play this game because this game give me some pleasures kind of sound, speed, and play-feel. I usually play this game a few times on a year. This is let my life to upper.

User #729895 english

68 hrs at review

Recommended

Beast mode!

User #673525 english

39 hrs at review

Recommended

ok i will make a request and give my opinion pls bring killer 1 the original from arcade in 1995 not the garbage version on super nintendo and yes this game is great as well no complain great job i play with friends and kids 10/10

User #443359 english

24 min at review

Not Recommended

Long time since I last played but holy sh*t I got turned off real bad by the controls.

User #097380 english

11 hrs at review

Not Recommended

after buying a three thousand euro pc this game still wont let me run shit full graphics... fuck it and fuck this game even tho i ave been a fan from the time it came on the super nintendo... this game being appearently so high on grapvids that a 6 months old pc in 2025 with 3k budget cant run this game full graphics so ..... no... negative revieuw... im not even complaining about micro transactions tho they are fucking real in here... im running a 4070.. ok ok not the best but this game is not new... ryzen 9 processor and a OC 4070... what is wropng with this game telling me always to lower my settings...

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.67 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.4 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or AMD Radeon HD 5850
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 48 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Killer Instinct cost?

Killer Instinct is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.

What are the system requirements for Killer Instinct?

Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.67 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 48 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.4GHz or AMD FX-4300 @ 3.8 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD Radeon HD 7950 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 48 GB available space

What platforms is Killer Instinct available on?

Killer Instinct is available on Windows PC.

Is Killer Instinct worth buying?

Killer Instinct has 76% positive reviews from 21 players.

When was Killer Instinct released?

Killer Instinct was released on Sep 27, 2017.