Here are the Killer Instinct Windows 10 system requirements

If you have a Windows 10 PC, you might be interested to see if it can play Microsoft's fighting game Killer Instinct, which is now available. Thankfully the system requirements aren't ridiculous meaning a good number of you should be able to enjoy the game at it's best.

Article updated for the game's release.

Minimum specs:

  • OS: Windows 10 PC 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.67 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 965 @ 3.4 GHz
  • RAM; 4GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or AMD Radeon HD 5880
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet Connection
  • HDD Space: 30GB for base game
  • OS: Windows 10 PC 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-4300 @ 3.8 GHz
  • Memory; 8GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD Radeon HD 7950
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet Connection

In addition to supporting cross-platform multiplayer with its Xbox One counterpart, people who have already purchased fighters and other content for the console version will be able to use that content in the Windows 10 version:

"In order to access your existing Killer Instinct content on Windows 10, Xbox One owners must receive the Season 3 game update, available starting March 29, 2016. Simply login to your Xbox One console and launch Killer Instinct. Ensure you're connected to Xbox Live and follow the prompts to receive the update. Once the update is complete, launch Killer Instinct fully. Once the update is complete and you have launched Killer Instinct again, you will be able to login into Windows 10 to access your owned and earned content."

Killer Instinct on Windows 10 supports keyboard input, Xbox One controllers, the Xbox 360 controller for Windows and Xbox 360 fight sticks.

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John Callaham