A Pottery Brawler Just Weeks Away

Double Fine's upcoming competitive multiplayer game Kiln is set to launch on April 23, 2026, across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and Steam. It will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with Xbox Play Anywhere and Handheld Optimized support.

Inhabit Clay, Enter Battle

Kiln marks Double Fine's first foray into online competitive multiplayer. Players take the role of spirits that inhabit hand-crafted clay pots and battle opponents in arena combat. The game's distinctive feature is its pottery wheel system: players use in-game shaping tools to sculpt unique pots with custom sizes, forms, and special abilities that define their combat style. The game was first revealed at the Developer Direct in January 2026.

Open Beta Closed, Pre-Orders Ongoing

The Steam Open Beta Throwdown, which allowed players to test multiplayer balance alongside the development team, concluded on April 11. Pre-orders remain open: the Standard edition is priced at $19.99, while the Fired Up edition at $29.99 includes premium glazes, stickers, attachments, and exclusive pots.

Dev-Made Pots on Display

Ahead of launch, Double Fine staff shared pots they crafted using the game's own tools. Studio Head Tim Schafer created 'Lady Libpotty,' a medium jug with a rebel lid and bullhorn special attack. Project Lead & Art Director Derek Brand built 'Kibble & Bits,' a large plate-shaped tank build with a Bullrush attack suited for aggressive play. QA Game Lead Ernest Walker III contributed 'Julius Dimond,' a nimble, diamond-aesthetic pot designed for stylish in-and-out combat.

Double Fine's Genre Leap

Known for beloved single-player titles like Psychonauts and Brutal Legend, Double Fine is venturing into competitive online multiplayer for the first time with Kiln — a bold genre experiment combining creative customization with arena combat.