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Steam opens Kiln beta: Double Fine's Xbox Game Pass title arrives early for PC players
gaming16 hours ago

Steam opens Kiln beta: Double Fine's Xbox Game Pass title arrives early for PC players

Kiln, Double Fine's competitive multiplayer pottery game tied to Xbox Game Pass, is available in an open beta on Steam for PC players ahead of its full launch on April 23, 2026. The preview lets players try 4v4 matches, crafting pots before unleashing them in battle; progress likely won't carry over to the final release, and participants will receive a Participation Trophy when Kiln launches, with achievements coming later.

Kiln Open Beta Gets Real: Double Fine Reveals Favorite Pots Ahead of Launch
games1 day ago

Kiln Open Beta Gets Real: Double Fine Reveals Favorite Pots Ahead of Launch

Kiln’s Open Beta Throwdown is live on Steam through April 11, letting players sample Double Fine’s online pottery brawler ahead of the April 23 launch on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Game Pass; players craft pots on a wheel, customize with tools and attacks while battling online, with Double Fine sharing their favorite ‘pot-sona’ designs for inspiration and pre-orders offering Standard and Fired Up editions plus the Warrior-Artist Decoration Pack.

Kiln Sparks to Life: Double Fine's Chaotic Online Pottery Brawler Arrives April 23
technology23 days ago

Kiln Sparks to Life: Double Fine's Chaotic Online Pottery Brawler Arrives April 23

Kiln, Double Fine's online multiplayer pottery brawler, launches April 23 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, Steam, and with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. An open Steam beta runs April 9–11. The game centers on 4v4 matches where players shape pottery on a wheel, with vessel size affecting stats and abilities, decorate with glazes, and race to quench the enemy kiln while destroying opponents’ pots. There’s no in-game voice chat at release; players can squad up via Xbox social features. Pre-orders unlock a Fired Up edition with extra cosmetics and currency. Field notes from Day of the Devs highlight the game’s approachable entry and high creative ceiling, with maps and gimmicks shaping chaotic battles.

Kiln: From Clay Pots to Competitive Pottery Battlegrounds
gaming1 month ago

Kiln: From Clay Pots to Competitive Pottery Battlegrounds

Double Fine's Kiln began as a two‑week Amnesia Fortnight prototype and grew into a pottery‑powered multiplayer brawler. Real‑life pottery classes helped the team translate clay shaping, glazing, and tooling into a controller‑driven experience where pots are the stars. Players customize pots (shapes, glazes, handles, stickers), share creations in The Wedge, team up or duel in battles, and can opt to focus on pottery in the lobby. Kiln is headed for Spring 2026 on Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Steam, with Xbox Game Pass and a March 2026 closed beta.

Kiln: Double Fine’s clay-powered party game lets you sculpt or clash
technology2 months ago

Kiln: Double Fine’s clay-powered party game lets you sculpt or clash

Double Fine revealed Kiln, a pottery-based multiplayer party brawler where players sculpt pots that can be used in combat, but you can also enjoy a nonviolent pottery-sim mode; pot shapes influence combat with 24 moves, and it’s coming Spring 2026 on PC and Game Pass with beta signups open. The concept originated from a 2017 Amnesia Fortnight prototype and has been kept light and colorful, with no AI involvement.

Kiln blends clay crafting with arena combat in Double Fine’s Spring 2026 brawler
technology2 months ago

Kiln blends clay crafting with arena combat in Double Fine’s Spring 2026 brawler

Double Fine’s Kiln is a team-based multiplayer brawler where players handcraft clay battlers in a pottery studio, then fight on myth-inspired maps. Each battler comes from eight shapes within a weight class, offering 24 unique moves; water management links to health, and players customize pots with glazes and stickers. The Wedge hub (training dummies, display pots, and Slip’s shop) and the Potty practice feature support social play in a non-verbal, gesture-driven environment. Kiln features the Quench mode at launch, with maps inspired by ancient Greek/Egyptian gods, and arrives Spring 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Game Pass Ultimate.

Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Four New Games Plus a Surprising Kiln Reveal
gaming2 months ago

Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Four New Games Plus a Surprising Kiln Reveal

Xbox’s Developer Direct 2026 highlighted four upcoming titles—Beast of Reincarnation, Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Kiln—each with Xbox Play Anywhere and many on Game Pass. Release windows include Beast of Reincarnation in Summer 2026 (day-one on Game Pass Ultimate), Fable in Autumn 2026 (also on PS5/Steam), Forza Horizon 6 on May 19, 2026 (PS5 later in 2026), and Kiln in Spring 2026 (a 4v4 online pottery‑brawler from Double Fine; PS5/Steam supported). The showcase offered dev insights and emphasized cross‑buy/saves while marking Xbox’s 25th anniversary year with more games to come.

"4 Bay Area Restaurants Earn Coveted Michelin Guide Recognition"
food-and-dining2 years ago

"4 Bay Area Restaurants Earn Coveted Michelin Guide Recognition"

The Michelin Guide has added three new San Francisco restaurants, Dalida, Kiln, and Movida, to its esteemed ranks as "Recommended." These additions come after the guide announced seven new additions to its California guide, including Paradisaea in San Diego and Los Angeles restaurants Baroo, hibi, and Olivia. Dalida and Kiln have received numerous accolades, while Movida offers a blend of Persian and Mexican cuisine. This is the third surprise announcement of additions to the California guide this year.