We are excited to be adding several new elements to KI Season 3 that we believe really improve the overall experience, and I’m going to be speaking to the ‘Art side’ of things today.

In terms of visuals, we are adding new graphics technology; reflection tech for the stages; re-introducing screen space color adjustments that work with gameplay; adding an all-new dynamic lighting system that provides greater realism and interaction for the characters and stages. Not only will Season 3 feature this new lighting, but we’ve gone back and re-lit everything for Season 1 and 2 as well. We can’t wait for our fans to see the enhancements of KI’s visuals!

http://www.ultra-combo.com/killer-instinct-season-3-graphics-shine-brighter/

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That's a really nice improvement on the graphics side. It looks noticeably better than before.

Killer Instinct has to maintain it's rep with hyper-realistic visuals. I'm amazed by the talent and support being poured in.

That's what I'm talking about. I feel the same way!

Nah, KI never looked realistic. KI looked at par with MKX and SFV even though it was a 2013 release. But with this update, it now looks top notch.

The support this received greatly exceeded expectations. Very happy with what they made here. But, I would like an overhaul on the story content. A campaign would be awesome.

The original KI I & II had the best graphics at that time because it looked more realistic than any other game. Not just because of the pre-rendered models but also the avoidance of pastels or water colors or what have you. Everything was dark yet shiney. There was neons and flames and it almost looked like the characters with skin were sweaty. The new KI has done well to do the same. It's not pre-rendered so it looks more like a video game than real life. But it's still dark and shiney and uses the neon and flames. The characters moves look more fluid and natural than ever before. Games like MKX look unnatural because of the stiff animations. SFV looks more cartoon because of the soft colors. Both MKX and SFV are stunners visually but I maintain that KI has more realism. 

I was worried for a while that support had ended. It's like the best game yet new players just wanna button-mash so they don't get the depth and awesomeness of KI's combo system. Seeing all this news of Cross-buy, Halo content, graphic boosts, and season 3 has changed my perception of what Microsoft's Xbox division is all about. Phil Spencer is really coming through for us.

The story is really lacking but what could we expect. I wish there was more too. Netherrealm is doing amazing with story content. I wish KI had something like that. But KI does pretty well given there's practically no story besides character bios. Those bios are phenomenal.

I just hope now MS will release a retail version with all 3 season and all DLC, it be a day 1 for me.

That looks awesome, KI is getting so much love from the new devs and MS. This is going to be the most insane looking fighter running at 4k on PC and on that 90 fps engine.

This is one reason why I believe MS didn't try to help fund Street Fighter(if they could). They want this to be their SF. It'll take awhile for it to do that if it ever does because SF is a fighter phenomenon and KI took such a long break. I'm happy as hell it's still being supported like crazy. It was the reason to buy the Xbox One when it 1st released. My very 1st game and most played. Halo is catching up but wayyyyyy behind.