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Kiln Released
The action game Kiln, developed by Double Fine Productions, is now available on PC and consoles. The Steam version for Windows includes a 10% launch discount.
Obsidian Teams With Double Fine for Extra Lives Charity Stream Today
Obsidian Entertainment and Double Fine Productions are collaborating for the Extra Lives charity stream to raise money for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). The stream, which features Obsidian's upcoming game Kiln, will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube. This partnership highlights the studios' community involvement and support for charitable causes.
Xbox’s New Brawler PS5 Game Out on PS Store Today
The party brawler Kiln, developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Xbox Game Studios, is now available on PlayStation 5 for $19.99. The game allows players to craft customizable pottery characters for online multiplayer battles. Kiln was previously revealed during the Xbox Developer Direct and is one of several Xbox Game Studios titles releasing on PlayStation 5.
Kiln Launches On Xbox And Game Pass With A Creative Twist On Multiplayer Mayhem
Kiln, a creative multiplayer action game developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Xbox Game Studios, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support as a Day One Game Pass release. The game blends crafting with team-based brawling, where players sculpt their own fighters whose design directly influences gameplay in chaotic multiplayer arenas.
Kiln: Let’s Get Started on Your Pottery Party Brawler Journey with These Launch Day Tips
Kiln, Double Fine's online multiplayer pottery party brawler, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Steam, launching day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The game allows players to sculpt ceramic battle armor on a pottery wheel, with pot shapes affecting attributes and abilities. This guide provides tips on shaping, combat strategy, and resource management for the core 'Quench' game mode.
Online Multiplayer Chaos Meets Creativity In Double Fine’s Pottery Party Brawler, Kiln
Double Fine Productions has announced Kiln, an online multiplayer brawler where players sculpt their own pottery fighters, with each shape impacting gameplay. The game emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and destruction in its matches. Kiln will be available on console, PC, and cloud via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Double Fine Productions and its new pottery-inspired game Kiln don’t just break the mold – they smash it to pieces
Double Fine Productions is developing Kiln, a unique party brawler inspired by pottery where players create and then destroy ceramic vessels as fighters. Founded by Tim Schafer, the studio emphasizes a kind and experimental culture, with Kiln originating from an internal game jam. The game will launch on April 23, 2026, for multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Kiln Spring 2026 Roadmap Revealed
Double Fine Productions has revealed the Spring 2026 roadmap for their upcoming game, Kiln, which launches on April 23 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and Steam, also available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The roadmap includes Dinosaur Decorations, new maps, and additions to the progression system, with further content planned for summer and later in the year. Kiln is described as the world's first online multiplayer pottery party brawler where players create and battle with customizable ceramic creations.
How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln
Double Fine Productions' upcoming multiplayer game Kiln blends pottery sculpting with objective-based online combat. Lead designer Lauren Scott and lead artist Jared Mill discussed the challenges of balancing player expression in pottery creation with fun, accessible gameplay mechanics, including refining collision detection and simplifying simulation elements. The game evolved significantly from its initial concept during Double Fine's Amnesia Fortnight event.
A Truly Cheeky Giveaway: The Butt-iful Collection, By Kiln
Xbox Game Studios and Double Fine Productions are launching a playful giveaway for 'The Butt-iful Collection, By Kiln,' a limited-edition pottery set. The collection includes controller cradles, a snack bowl, and a mug, all inspired by the game Kiln's unique aesthetic. Fans can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win one of five sets, with the game Kiln set to release on April 23.
Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2 and More Coming to Wave 2 of Game Pass in April
Microsoft is adding several new games to Game Pass throughout April, including Little Rocket Lab, Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2, and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Some titles will be available on day one for specific tiers like Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Additionally, Final Fantasy 5 is set to join the service in May.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
These 15+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (20th-26th April)
This week sees a variety of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including Vampire Crawlers, Tides of Tomorrow, and Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege. Additionally, several titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and Wild Arms 4.
These 15+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (20th-26th April)
Over 15 new games are launching for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between April 20th and 26th, including Vampire Crawlers, Tides of Tomorrow, and Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch. Additionally, several titles will be available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and The Crew Motorfest.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 20 to 24
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between April 20 and 24. The list includes titles like Kiln, Vampire Crawlers, Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch, and many more, with details on their release dates and platforms.
One Key Part Of Fable Is Getting Outside Help
Blizzard Entertainment's cinematic team is assisting Playground Games with the cinematics for the upcoming Fable reboot. Microsoft's chief content officer Matt Booty highlighted this collaboration as an example of internal studio synergy. The Fable reboot is slated for release this fall, with recent speculation suggesting a potential delay to 2027 to avoid launching alongside Grand Theft Auto 6.
Kiln Open Beta is Now Available on Steam
The online pottery brawler Kiln, developed by Double Fine Productions, is now available in an Open Beta Throwdown on Steam until April 11th. The game features 4v4 battles where players use crafted clay pots to douse opponents' kilns. Kiln officially launches on April 23rd for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC, with preorders including cosmetic bonuses and a promise of no microtransactions locking gameplay content.
NEW GAME PLUS RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH 100 PLAYABLE GAMES, INDUSTRY TALKS, INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES, AND MUCH MORE
New Game Plus, a major games showcase and industry event, will take place on April 16-17, 2026, at Exhibition White City in London. The event will feature 100 playable games from independent developers and publishers, alongside talks from industry leaders like King, CCP Games, and Larian Studios. It also includes international showcases from Japan and Italy, and educational programming for students.
Double Fine throws down and fires up a Kiln release date for April
Double Fine Productions has announced that their pottery party brawler, Kiln, will be released on April 23rd for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. An open beta will be held exclusively on Steam from April 9th to April 11th. The game features a unique mechanic where players create anthropomorphic pots that battle each other in various modes, including the 4v4 objective-based mode 'Quench'.
Double Fine’s Kiln Launches April 23, Open Beta Set for April 9–11 on Steam
Double Fine Productions announced that its multiplayer brawler Kiln will launch on April 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with full Game Pass Ultimate support. An open beta will be available on Steam from April 9-11, and pre-orders will go live then, offering standard and a "Fired Up" edition with extra customization options.
