"I Can Safely Say It's B**locks" - Ex-Rare Devs Debunk Killer Instinct 'Panel De Pon' Rumour - Time Extension
January 19, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Former Rare developers have definitively shut down a circulating claim that Killer Instinct had any developmental link to Nintendo's puzzle series Panel de Pon. One ex-team member said they can "safely say it's b**locks," leaving little room for doubt.
The rumor suggested crossover origins or shared tech between the two games. According to the developers, there was no shared code, art, design, or planned collaboration—Killer Instinct was conceived and built as its own fighting game project.
Their comments aim to correct persistent internet speculation and keep the record straight about the classic fighter's development history.
Bottom line: Fans can put the Panel de Pon connection to rest—Killer Instinct stands on its own.
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