Get ready for a unique gaming experience that will have you crafting, battling, and having a blast! Kiln: The Ultimate Fusion of Pottery and Brawling is here to shake up the multiplayer party scene.
We had the pleasure of chatting with Derek Brand, the Project Lead at Double Fine, about their latest masterpiece, Kiln. This game is a team-based multiplayer brawler with a twist - it's all about pottery! Yes, you read that right.
In Kiln, you become a spirit, tasked with creating and animating pots of all sizes and shapes. But it's not just a simple crafting session; your creations become your warriors in intense battles against other players.
Crafting Your Warrior:
The pottery creation process is incredibly intuitive and accessible. You start with a chunk of clay, spin it on a wheel, and mold it into your desired shape. It's like bringing your warrior to life! Your choices here matter; they determine your character's abilities and playstyle.
Brand explains, "Making pots in real life is challenging. We wanted to make it easy and fun in Kiln. With just a button and a control stick, you can create any shape you want and feel like a master potter!"
Battle Arenas:
Once your pot is ready, it's time to enter the battle arenas. These arenas are inspired by ancient mythology, with maps based on Greek and Egyptian gods. Each map offers unique challenges and obstacles, making every battle a fresh experience.
Special Attacks and Strategies:
Every pot you create has its own special move, basic attack, and air attack. There are 24 unique special attacks, each inspired by the pot's shape. For example, a plate-like pot can have a trick shot, while a cup-shaped pot shoots out popcorn!
The Social Hub: The Wedge:
After crafting your pot, you enter The Wedge, a social hub and a slice of the goddess Celadon's domain. Here, you can train, practice, and test your pot's moves in a dojo. You can also explore, interact with other players' pots, and customize your creation with glazes, handles, patterns, and even stickers.
Unique Rewards and Interactions:
The Wedge offers a fun and open-ended experience. You can find soccer balls to kick around, stack pots, and even practice your combat moves on Potty, a friendly punching bag. Brand mentions, "We wanted to encourage physical interactions and a more playful communication style."
Game Modes and Launch:
Kiln launches in Spring 2026, and the team is focusing on delivering an immersive Quench game mode and lobby experience at launch. Post-launch, they plan to engage with the community and respond to their feedback.
A Strategic and Charming Experience:
Kiln offers a unique blend of strategy and charm. With a variety of special attacks, pottery shapes, and maps to master, every battle is engaging and fun. It's a fresh take on the multiplayer brawler genre, and we can't wait to see what the community creates and battles with when Kiln releases!
So, are you ready to craft your warrior and shatter the competition? Kiln is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Play Anywhere, Handheld Optimized, PlayStation 5, and Steam with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
And here's the controversial part: Do you think Kiln will revolutionize the multiplayer brawler genre, or is it just a fun, quirky addition? Let's discuss in the comments!
