Killer Instinct

Killer Instinct is a fighting game with 29 characters, each with a distinct fighting style, combos and finishers. You can play single-player modes or compete online across 20 stages, which feature stage destruction. A free weekly rotating fighter lets you play various modes, including online multiplayer.

Story and challenges

Story Mode explores the origins and rivalries of the characters. In Shadow Lords, you build a team of fighters and collect Guardians, Artifacts and Consumables to gain abilities and buffs as you try to stop Gargos and his army of Mimics. Playing Shadow Lords unlocks Jago for use in all modes.

Survival mode sends you through an endless wave of fighters. Classic Survival pits you against AI enemies, while Shadow Survival has you face Shadow Fighters: AI fighters modeled on the strategies and playstyles of the real players who trained them.

Online competition

You can play competitive online matches and enter Monthly Ranked Leagues, where you compete for a place in the top 32. Online play includes a Performance Grading test that runs before your first match.

Training and customization

The Dojo tutorial teaches the core mechanics, and Combo Breaker Training lets you practice breaking combos. Customizable Combo Assist Options provide further ways to adjust play.