Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition Announced Alongside Big Update
Fighting game Killer Instinct is getting an Anniversary Edition to celebrate its 10th birthday, as well as a significant balance update.
Revealed in a blog post, the Xbox One launch title splits into two versions upon the release of its 10th Anniversary update: the Killer Instinct Base Game, which is free-to-play on all platforms (Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Windows PC, and Steam), and the $29.99 Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition, which includes all 29 fighters and all premium content ever released (VIP Double XP Booster, holiday accessories, and more).
This update means that on Xbox consoles and Windows PC, the current Killer Instinct Definitive Edition will be retired from the store and replaced by Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition. All purchased Definitive Editions will be upgraded to the Anniversary Edition for free.
Some Mature-rated content included in the Definitive Edition is not included in the Anniversary Edition (Definitive Edition App, featuring developer interviews, concept art, Killer Cuts soundtrack, and Xbox KI Classic 1 & 2), but if you already own Killer Instinct Definitive Edition digitally, you will still be able to download this content even after the Definitive Edition is retired.
On Steam, it’s a little different. The current purchase-only Steam version of Killer Instinct will be replaced by Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition. All purchased Steam versions of Killer Instinct will be upgraded to the Anniversary Edition for free, and the Permanent VIP Double XP Booster and Gargos’ Golden God and Argent Shroud colours will be available on Steam for the first time as part of the Anniversary Edition.
It’s worth noting you’ll no longer be able to buy individual fighters and various editions, but
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