It’s the 10th anniversary of the release of Killer Instinct, and to celebrate, Iron Galaxy Studio has revealed an all-new Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition, which includes everything that has been released. But that’s not all, as the base game is also going free-to-play!

This was all revealed during the anniversary stream (round-up via the official KI site), which confirmed the new edition coming to Xbox, Windows, and Steam. 

• The Killer Instinct Base Game will be FREE TO PLAY on all platforms: Xbox consoles (One, Series X|S), Windows PC, and Steam.
  • The free KI base game will feature one free weekly rotating Fighter and Single-Player, Local, and Ranked modes.
• The Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition ($29.99 USD) will include all 29 Fighters, and all Premium Content ever released: the VIP Double XP Booster, holiday accessories, and more.

Do note that the Xbox and Windows versions also include Killer Instinct 1 and 2 for the Xbox. The Steam version DOES NOT have these. Those who own the game will be upgraded to the Anniversary Edition for free.

• On Xbox consoles and Windows PC:
  • 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.
  • The following Mature-rated content included in KI Definitive Edition will NOT be included in the Anniversary Edition:
    • Definitive Edition App (featuring developer interviews, concept art, Killer Cuts soundtrack)
    • Xbox KI Classic 1 & 2
    • But DON’T WORRY! If you already own Killer Instinct Definitive Edition digitally, you will still be able to download the above content even after the Definitive Edition is retired.

• On Steam:
  • 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.
  • Additionally, the Permanent VIP Double XP Booster and Gargos’ Golden God and Argent Shroud colors will be available on Steam for the first time as part of the Anniversary Edition.

This new edition is launching very soon, and if you’re someone who’s been thinking about getting into Killer Instinct, you may want to pick it up before the Anniversary Edition launches, as it is currently on sale on Steam for Black Friday until November 28. You’ll get the upgrade for free, for half the total cost when it launches, so it’s definitely not a bad deal. Of course, you could always stick with the free-to-play version, but I figured I’d let you know that you can save now before the deal is over.