Microsoft and Double Helix Games have released a new Killer Instinct patch which replaces the free character Jago with Sabrewulf.
The 675 MB patch also includes a host of bug fixes, interface updates and gameplay tweaks.
Here’s the full changelog and release notes:
***New Features***
ROTATING FREE CHARACTER:
Sabrewulf will be the next free character rotated in to replace Jago.
***GENERAL FIXES***
FULL CONTROLLER SUPPORT
– Players will now have access to play regardless of what USB port they plug into.
SAVE DATA FIXES
– Sign-in changes via KINECT will no longer erase save-data
TOASTS OPTION AVAILABLE
– Players will be able to disable toasts from the option menu (under display options)
***KI STORE FIXES***
COLOR #5 PROPERLY UNLOCKS
* NOTE: Players who have accomplished these tasks prior to launch will now be awarded retroactively
TRAINING MODE ICON UNLOCKED
*NOTE: If you have completed all the tasks required to unlock the costume, the TRAINING ICON will retroactively be unlocked.
***IN-GAME Updates***
– Character Select option added to the pause screen of local versus
– Command List corrected and updated
– Game will now pause when the controller for player 2 is removed
– Accessory menu screens updated and patched
– Added access to the MELD from the pause screen
– Replays library will be cleared since executable has been updated to a new version number
– Jago’s equipped accessories now display properly while in dojo mode.
***ON-LINE UPDATES***
VIEWABLE LEADERBOARDS
– Privilege check has been moved into the Xbox Live menu so non-gold members can view leaderboards
PARTY INVITES FIXES
- Werbung -– General fixes have been implemented to ensure the proper user-flow for people wanting to play exhibition matches with friends.
RANK-UP/RANK-DOWN DISPLAY
– RANK events (Rank-up/Rank-down), display notifications to both players prior to the start of the match.
RANK MATCH UPDATES
– The rank point distribution method has been updated. Please see the chart below for the updated system.
***GAMEPLAY UPDATES***
GLOBAL FIXES
INSTINCT MODE SHADOW COMBOS NOW BREAKABLE
– There were several instances where SHADOW MOVES we’re un-breakable after performing an instinct.-mode cancel With the current fix, SHADOW MOVES will be fully intractable after an instinct-mode cancel.
UNBLOCKABLE FIX
– Players can now adjust block height during instinct mode activation.
COMBO ENDER FIX
– There were several instances where certain moves labeled as “ENDERS” where unbreakable .
CHARACTER SPECIFIC FIXES
JAGO
– Jago’s Endokuken is now classified as an OPENER, when used in the beginning of combos.
SABREWULF
– Shadow Eclipse now scales properly if used as an OPENER.
– LEVEL-3 eclipse ENDER has been corrected to hit the opponent after performing a JUMPING SLASH
ORCHID
– Category correction for the first (2) hits of ICHI NI SAN.
– Damage scaling correction on UPPER FIRECAT
GLACIUS
– Shadow Hail will now have the same hit properties as an OPENER.
SADIRA
– HP /Shadow version of Widow’s bite is now categorized as OPENER.
Official Source: http://doublehelixgames.com/forum/index.php?threads/killer-instinct-1-2-2014-update-w-dev-notes.6320/
http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/3/5269672/killer-instinct-patch-free-character-sabrewulf
