Killer Instinct E3 2016 General Raam

Gears of War’s General Raam joins Killer Instinct

Microsoft revealed today during its Electronic Entertainment Expo lead-in event in Los Angeles that its free-to-play fighting game Killer Instinct is getting a new, familiar character.

General Raam, the main villain from the original Gears of War, is joining the cast of the Xbox One and PC fighter. He’s preceded by other guest characters from Microsoft brands like Rash from Battletoads and The Arbiter from Halo. Raam will be playable for free this week. New characters usually cost money to unlock.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.