Rumor - "Killer Instinct" To Appear On PS5?"

Rumour: Xbox’s Fable, Killer Instinct, More to Join Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 | Push Square

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It would be interesting if the put KI on PS5 so many years later. I think it’d find a new audience, but who could say as to the size of that audience.

Honestly, it might be a solid play if MS and IG decide to collaborate on a KI sequel. Get some Playstation fans interested in it (if they weren’t already) and then announce the next game for them to look forward to. Might as well put KI 2013 on PS4 as well. I’m sure the people that haven’t made the jump yet wouldn’t mind a “new” game.

It still seems so odd to me that IG would do work on the game for the ten year anniversary if they’re not also back to work on a sequel, though obviously nothing’s been announced yet. Here’s hoping we see it return at Summer Game’s Fest or the Xbox showcase or whatever you want to call it in June.

Indeed. One thing that has me curious is whether there would be any visual improvements to the game if it were to appear on PS5.

Here’s hoping. If a new KI is announced, I hope it’s not rushed, just because KI is in a precarious position as it is, and one bad game is all it takes to really ruin a series.

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Aww man, I just saw that IG laid off 66 employees in what’s being called a bid to continue existing. Honestly thought they’d be working with Xbox on a new KI. It just made so much sense given where IG was after Rumbleverse, working on the anniversary content, etc.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s really cool that they did all of that stuff for the 10 year anniversary for the game but man, how do you do that and then not give them the job of working on the sequel? Xbox seemingly finds themselves in a situation where they want to maximize profits to the point where they’re putting their own content everywhere, at the very least, if not perpetually needing to feed their own subscription service.

Why not bring in IG and have them iterate on a game that’s literally considered one of the best in the genre? Everyone knows KI 2013 was done on a shoestring budget so it’s not like you have to make this massive investment on the front end. They can keep the ongoing seasonal approach from the last game.

Who knows, maybe IG is working on KI and they’re just having to slim down for other reasons? I know I’m sounding like I only care about IG in the context of KI but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The industry is an absolute meat grinder and I don’t want to see them disappear. They’re a good studio with talented people and they showed that with KI. Sincerely hope they’re able to continue and this seems like a perfect opportunity. Hope Xbox doesn’t let them drown.

Ah, “Rumbleverse”. Shame that one failed. Even though the art style was pants, the idea behind it was cool. The gameplay for that one didn’t look too bad imo.

I wouldn’t mind the seasonal approach, provided that it’s fair and reasonable and nothing outrageous. “Buy our Omega Super-Duper Season Pass for $300! Sucker!! :P”

It’s possible. I’m generally of the opinion that the next KI should be developed by either Rare or Playtonic. I’m not opposed to the idea of IG doing another KI, but by the same token, though, I hope they hire better artists and animators imo.