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QuintonMcLeod on 06 February 2014
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Ryuu96 said:
QuintonMcLeod said:
ganoncrotch said:
QuintonMcLeod said:

So... What happens to KI? DH aren't done adding all the characters and stages to this game. Suddenly, they get bought out by Amazon? This doesn't look good for KI at all.


How bold of you! But no, Killer Instinct firmly belongs to Microsoft since they purchased Rare, DH were just contracted to make a game out of the IP, they dont own anything to do with it.

As for what will happen with the other stages/characters? they'll finish off their contracted work of course.


No one mentioned anything about whether Microsoft keeps KI or not. What was in question was whether the quality of the game will go down. Also, DH will not be working on the game anymore:

http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/06/microsoft-has-a-new-development-partner-for-killer-instinct/?ncid=rss_truncated

Whenever a game gets passed between developers, the vision usually always disappears. What results is typically a bad or broken game.

Update: In a statement, a Microsoft spokesperson told Polygon that Microsoft Studios will be working with a "new development partner" on Killer Instinct for Xbox One.

"We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Double Helix and wish them success in their next endeavor," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "We want all of our loyal fans to know that the Killer Instinct team at Microsoft is not changing and that the franchise will remain with Microsoft Studios. We remain dedicated to delivering a great experience and plan to announce our new development partner soon. We're excited about the future of this popular franchise."

Looks like the majority off people working on Killer Instinct are still going to be working on it anyway but just have to find a new studio to work at

Which part of the KI team is staying? The whole team? Maybe the core team? Perhaps a few people here and a few there? They don't go into detail, so we don't know exactly. Doesn't make sense to rip out a team from a development studio and then sell off the development studio. Seems pretty asinine.