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In Kiln, Creating "Weird Little Guys" Is More Important Censorship
Kiln director Derek Brand discusses Double Fine's approach to player creativity and content moderation in the pottery party brawler. The game prioritizes enabling players to express themselves, offering moderation tools as options rather than limitations. Brand also touches on the game's development, its multiplayer-focused nature, and the support from Microsoft and Rare.
Kiln Pottery Brawler Launches Today on Xbox Game Pass
Double Fine has surprise-launched Kiln on Xbox Game Pass, a unique online multiplayer brawler where players sculpt and battle with ceramic fighters. The game features five themed maps, a level cap of 50, and launches with cross-platform support across Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Double Fine has also outlined a post-launch content roadmap including new maps, missions, and customization options.
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: 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.
How Kiln’s Two-Week Prototype Became a Full-Fledged Journey
Double Fine's upcoming game Kiln, launching Spring 2026 for multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, originated from a two-week prototype during an internal game jam. Project Lead Derek Brand explains how the team drew inspiration from real-life pottery classes to develop the game's unique clay-molding mechanics and competitive multiplayer gameplay.