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This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, more
This week's Japanese game releases include Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster and PRAGMATA for Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable titles launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC include Kiln, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, and Tides of Tomorrow.
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.
Kiln – Everything You Need to Know About Double Fine’s Next Game
Kiln is an upcoming four-versus-four party brawler from Double Fine, set to release on April 23rd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game uniquely combines physics-based combat with a pottery creation system, where players sculpt their own vessels that directly impact gameplay, durability, and combat abilities. The objective involves carrying water to extinguish the opposing team's kiln while defending their own, with mechanics like pot healing and switching designs after death adding strategic depth.
Game Pass Gets Creative – Fresh Additions Hit, Including Two Day One Drops
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding several new titles, including two day-one drops: Vampire Crawlers and Kiln. Little Rocket Lab and SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato are also expanding their availability within different Game Pass tiers. These additions are available across cloud, console, and PC platforms.
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 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.
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.
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.
FZ High Score – deadlines för Kiln och Tides of Tomorrow
The FZ High Score segment is highlighting upcoming deadlines for game reviews of 'Tides of Tomorrow' and 'Kiln'. 'Tides of Tomorrow' is described as an innovative mix of single-player and multiplayer where player actions impact the game world for others. 'Kiln', developed by Tim Schafer's studio Double Fine, allows players to shape their character from clay, with its form determining its properties in combat.
Blizzard is assisting with Fable's cinematics, while the Sea of Thieves team is lending its expertise to quirky pottery brawler Kiln
Xbox's studios are collaborating on various projects, with Blizzard assisting Playground Games with Fable's cinematics and Rare lending multiplayer expertise to Double Fine's Kiln. This cross-studio support aims to leverage unique strengths without compromising individual studio cultures, as explained by Xbox's chief content officer Matt Booty.
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.
Xbox CCO details unified approach for next-gen Project Helix console
Microsoft's Xbox division is adopting a unified approach for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, with close collaboration between hardware and development teams. CCO Matt Booty highlighted early involvement from publishing and development in planning and specs, and cross-studio support, such as Blizzard assisting Playground Games with Fable. Xbox VP Jason Ronald mentioned the console will leverage new technology developed with AMD and aims for alpha versions by 2027.
Kiln Hands-on Preview - Throwing clay and throwing hands
Kiln is a multiplayer pottery-themed brawler from Double Fine where players create vessels on a pottery wheel that determine their in-game abilities. The game involves teams of four protecting their kiln while trying to extinguish the enemy's flame. Kiln is set to release on PC and Xbox Series X/S on April 24.
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.
Kiln: Double Fine Shares Their Favorite Pots as Open Beta Goes Live
Double Fine's pottery brawler, Kiln, has launched its Open Beta Throwdown on Steam, allowing players to participate until April 11. The game, which features online multiplayer where players inhabit and battle with crafted clay pots, is set to officially release on April 23, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and Steam, launching day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
FZ High Score – gissa Replaced-betyget innan midnatt
FZ is hosting its ninth season of "FZ High Score," a prediction game where participants guess the Opencritic average score for upcoming games. The next game featured is the 2.5D platformer Replaced, with guesses due by Thursday. Deadlines for other games like Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream are on Friday.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and More
Xbox Game Pass has announced a lineup of new games coming to the service, including Kiln, Hades II, and titles described as 'Vampire Crawlers'. The announcement was made via a Partner Preview event, highlighting upcoming additions for subscribers.
The Xbox Game Pass titles for April include Oblivion Remastered, Final Fantasy 4, and one of the best games of 2025
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, featuring 18 titles across various platforms. Highlights include the highly anticipated Hades 2 and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, alongside Final Fantasy 4 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The service will also see the departure of several games, including Grand Theft Auto 5, on April 15.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early April, including Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and Final Fantasy IV. The service will also see the addition of several other titles across various genres, with some games leaving the library on April 15. Specific platforms for each game include PC, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud, Console, and Handheld.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Xbox Game Pass will be adding several new titles to its service, including Kiln, Hades II, and Vampire Crawlers. The announcement highlights the ongoing expansion of subscription services, cloud gaming, and game streaming options available to players.