Double Fine's Latest Masterstroke: Kiln Promises Colorful Multiplayer Fun
In a move that defies expectations, Double Fine has revealed its next title, Kiln, an online multiplayer pottery party brawler. The game is the brainchild of studio founder Tim Schaefer, who gamely attempted to read out the game's tagline five times during today's Xbox Developer Direct.
At its core, Kiln is a game of dualities - creation and destruction. Players can design their own ceramic vessels, complete with glazes and stickers, mirroring the real-world processes of throwing on the wheel. This attention to detail is a testament to Double Fine's commitment to authenticity, even in a game that seems to be a far cry from its atmospheric adventure roots.
However, Kiln takes a dramatic turn when players enter Quench mode, capture-the-flag style matches where teammates must carry water-filled vessels to the enemy's kiln without getting caught. Different vessel types possess unique attack capabilities, lending a strategic layer of depth to team compositions. Will you build a defensive fortress or a deadly artillery piece? The choice is yours.
Kiln promises to be a joyful experience, and with a spring 2026 release window on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Steam, Game Pass Ultimate, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, fans can look forward to getting their hands dirty. With Double Fine's track record of delivering charming, engaging experiences, it's hard not to get excited about Kiln - and what promises to be a wild ride for players.
In a move that defies expectations, Double Fine has revealed its next title, Kiln, an online multiplayer pottery party brawler. The game is the brainchild of studio founder Tim Schaefer, who gamely attempted to read out the game's tagline five times during today's Xbox Developer Direct.
At its core, Kiln is a game of dualities - creation and destruction. Players can design their own ceramic vessels, complete with glazes and stickers, mirroring the real-world processes of throwing on the wheel. This attention to detail is a testament to Double Fine's commitment to authenticity, even in a game that seems to be a far cry from its atmospheric adventure roots.
However, Kiln takes a dramatic turn when players enter Quench mode, capture-the-flag style matches where teammates must carry water-filled vessels to the enemy's kiln without getting caught. Different vessel types possess unique attack capabilities, lending a strategic layer of depth to team compositions. Will you build a defensive fortress or a deadly artillery piece? The choice is yours.
Kiln promises to be a joyful experience, and with a spring 2026 release window on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Steam, Game Pass Ultimate, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, fans can look forward to getting their hands dirty. With Double Fine's track record of delivering charming, engaging experiences, it's hard not to get excited about Kiln - and what promises to be a wild ride for players.
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Double Fine is literally the best game dev studio ever! 
Team compositions and strategic gameplay? Yes, please! 
I'm already imagining all the crazy vessel designs I'll come up with... glazes, stickers, and all that jazz! 
This release window can't come soon enough - spring 2026, I'm counting down the days until I get to play Kiln! 
i'm already imagining all the crazy vessel designs and strategies i need to get my hands on kiln as soon as it comes out in 2026 
, but with more pottery. I'm curious to see how they balance the creative and destructive aspects - will you be a vessel designer or a glaze-wielding master? Can't wait to dive in when it drops next spring 
I'm curious to see how this game plays out. A pottery party brawler? It sounds like a weird combo, but Double Fine's got a good track record of making weird work... in a good way 
. The idea of Quench mode is actually kinda cool, and the strategic layering of vessel types has me interested. Will it be more chaotic or tactical? Only time (and gameplay vids) will tell 
I love how Double Fine always tries something new and unexpected, like with Psychonauts and whatnot. Can't wait to get my hands dirty and play Kiln when it comes out 
I was so caught up in the news yesterday that I totally missed out on the fun 
What I love about Double Fine is how they always manage to combine weird and wonderful ideas into something ridiculously entertaining - pottery brawler? 
Sounds like it's gonna be a blast! The Quench mode is genius, too. It's not every day you see capture-the-flag with a water-based twist 
I'm totally hyped for the spring 2026 release... can't wait to get my hands on that kiln and start throwing some digital ceramics 
. But what really caught my eye was the Quench mode - that sounds like a whole lot of fun! 
Did you know that the average gamer spends around 4 hours per week playing online multiplayer games? 
That's like, a lot of time spent being awesome with friends 
. I'm also loving the fact that Kiln is getting a release on Game Pass Ultimate - can't wait to dive in and get my hands dirty! 
The game's art style looks super colorful and vibrant, too 
. Anyways, has anyone else been following Double Fine's updates on Kiln? 
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