Kiln – Insane Multiplayer Brawler from Double Fine Arriving in 2026

Double Fine and Tim Schafer surprise with a new game, Kiln. An online multiplayer party brawler about pottery, friendship, and destruction is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox in Spring 2026.

· Author: Samuel Křeháček

What is Kiln and Why Should You Care

Kiln is an online multiplayer "pottery" party brawler that combines creativity with destruction. Players first collaborate to create their characters using an in-game pottery wheel, only to then send them into an arena full of chaos, punches, and broken pots.

According to Tim Schafer, the whole game is primarily about cooperation, expression, and the subsequent total breakdown of everything you painstakingly crafted moments before.

Kiln Isn't Entirely New

Interestingly, Kiln is not a project that was born yesterday. Double Fine was talking about the game as far back as 2017, but only now has its full re-reveal arrived. After years of development, it finally looks like the game is ready to step out to the players.

Release Date and Platforms

Kiln will arrive in Spring 2026 and will launch directly on all major platforms:

The studio also confirms that the game will receive long-term support after launch in the form of updates and new content.

Why Look Forward to Kiln

Kiln might seem like a total wild card – but it's exactly these kinds of wild cards that often become the most fun party games.

Frequently asked questions

How does character creation work in Kiln and does it affect gameplay?

Players model their own characters on a virtual pottery wheel, adding an element of creativity to the game before embarking on destructive arena battles with these creations.

When will I be able to try the game for the first time?

The official launch is scheduled for Spring 2026, but studio Double Fine plans to run closed beta testing for selected applicants prior to release.

Is Kiln a completely new IP from Double Fine?

The game concept first appeared back in 2017, but only now has the project been fully presented as a complete title heading for release.

On which devices can I play this ceramic brawler?

The game is being developed for PC and current-gen consoles, namely PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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