Killer Instinct Teases Its Next Ghostly Fighter

Microsoft has released a new Killer Instinct trailer showing off Aganos, the sixth character joining Season 2 of the fighting game. As usual, the trailer ended with a tease for the next fighter that will join the game, who Microsoft is tentatively calling "Ghost Girl."

The mysterious character wields a curved sword, is dressed in a kimono, and looks a lot like an "onryo," a type of ghost from Japanese folklore that you might recognize from the original versions of horror movies The Ring or The Grudge. Over at the official Killer Instinct forums, Microsoft said that the character died 465 years ago, and that she's a new addition to the lore, not a returning character.

The most recent update from Microsoft also details changes to the game's leveling system, hints at future characters, and reveals new costumes.

Killer Instinct shipped on the same day as the Xbox One launch, with Jago available to play for free. Players could unlock other characters and items by paying a fee.

Killer Instinct developer Double Helix was acquired by Amazon last year, casting doubt on continued support for the Xbox One fighter. Microsoft claimed the game would not be affected and said that the franchise, which it owns and is now being developed by Iron Galaxy, would continue on.