Kiln News

[p]Hello Claymates! [/p][p]Today, we're super excited to bring you some Kiln news-- and important for you all on Steam, our upcoming Steam Open Beta! [/p][p][/p][h3]Kiln's Open Beta Throwdown[/h3][p]Open Beta signs ups are now available here: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]And the best part? You can also invite your friends to join you-- send invites to up to three friends to party up for Kiln's Open Beta Throwdown! It will take place over three days, Thursday April 9 to Saturday April 11, and will be exclusive to Steam. You'll get a cool in-game Participation Trophy for playing! If you haven't seen the trophy pot, check our latest News post:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Now onto some Important News... Launch![/h3][p]Our online multiplayer pottery party brawler launches April 23, 2026! If you're excited to play, do us a huge favor and wishlist it now (it makes us feel super important when you do).[/p][p][/p][h3]Game Editions[/h3][p]Kiln's base game is priced at $19.99. We've also got a super duper fancy Fired Up edition for $29.99, and it's chock full of extras: it includes the base game, premium glazes, stickers, attachments, custom pots, and bonus chips. No, these aren't edible and they don't come with dip! Chips are the in-game currency for Kiln, and you'll spend it at Slip's shop to unlock new customization options for your pots. Chips can only be earned by playing Kiln, so if you want to start decorating your wildest pot dreams, the Fired Up edition offers a head start. Plus, Slip is a very good boy, and an even better entrepreneur. Support his small business![/p][p][/p][h3]Xbox Wire Went Hands-On with Kiln[/h3][p]As you might have seen in our last announcement, we took Kiln to Day of the Devs on March 8. It marked the first time the public got to play the game, and it was a smashing success (pun intended). The folks over at Xbox Wire took some time playing the game and talking to Project Lead Derek Brand, and Xbox Wire Editor Will Fulton wrote an in-depth field report on Kiln that you should take the time to read. [/p][h3]TLDR;[/h3][p]We know it's a lot, here's your summary:[/p]

• [p]Open Beta Throwdown (On Steam): April 9-11[/p]
• [p]Official Kiln Launch: April 23[/p]
• [p]Kiln Standard Edition: $19.99[/p]
• [p]Kiln Fired Up Edition: $29.99[/p]
• [p]Preorders Begin: April 9[/p]
• [p]Preorder Bonuses Announced: April 9[/p]

[p]Phew... That's it, Claymates! Hope you're ready to Get Fired Up for the Throwdown![/p][p][/p][p]Want even more info? Check out our full blog post here.[/p]

[p]Hello Claymates![/p][p][/p][p]We're finally in the month of the Closed Beta, and we want to remind you to sign up before it's too late! We also wanted to let you know about a sweet little bonus you can earn from participating... [/p][p][/p][h3]Exclusive Beta Bonus: Closed Beta Participation Trophy[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]That's right -- get your very own participation trophy pot for joining us in the Closed Beta! It's particularly shiny and fancy if we do say so ourselves. So don't forget to Sign Up Now! [/p][p][/p][h3]ICYMI: Kiln at Day of the Devs[/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Kiln was among some great company this past Sunday at Day of the Devs in San Francisco! The game was playable and we saw some wild and wacky pots from players of all ages. It was amazing to see people publicly play our game for the first time, and be sure to keep an eye out for reactions online.[/p][p][/p][p](You can also find the games on Steam here:[/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/sale/DayoftheDevsSanFranciscoEdition2026)[/p][p][/p][h3]Iron Lords Podcast: Tim Schafer Interview[/h3][p]Speaking of reactions from Day of the Devs... If you have six minutes and fifty-one seconds to spare, we recommend checking out this interview from Iron Lords Podcast where they talk Kiln with Double Fine Production's founder (and Day of the Devs founder) Tim Schafer![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]And, of course, one last plug: don't forget to Sign Up Now for our closed beta![/p][p][/p][p]Thanks so much for reading and until next time, Claymates

[p]This week the Kiln team was excited to participate in IGN's Fan Fest, and we decided it was a great opportunity to start introducing you to the maps you'll be battling on in Kiln![/p][p]Our first map tour is of Athena's War Room, a beautiful but deadly space where two kilns stand side-by-side. Your crew of ceramic warriors will have to throwdown, cross Athena's tactical map, fill up your pot to the brim with water, and then return to the enemy's kiln room and douse away! Find more details in the full video below:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We hope it gets you fired up and excited to play! Speaking of playing... make sure you've signed up for the Kiln Beta Testing Program![/p][p][/p][p]We can't wait for you all to get your hands on Kiln and for you to share your ceramic creations with us![/p]

[p]Hello Claymates! [/p][p][/p][p]We're so excited to have you join us on the road to Kiln! So much so, that we want to bring you content from our newsletter, Double Fine Action News (if you're already subscribed, this may seem familiar).[/p][p][/p][h3]ICYMI: Xbox Dev Direct[/h3][p]We announced this very game, Kiln, during the most recent Xbox Developer Direct![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]In it, you learned all about our brand new game Kiln, an online, multiplayer pottery party brawler. It's a game that celebrates both creation AND destruction: you'll spend time sculpting and decorating pots that are as unique as you are... and then you'll wear those pots as armor, head into battle, and smash the enemy (or be smashed) into smithereens! [/p][p]We also posted information about how YOU can play Kiln before just about anyone else. We're accepting signups for our Kiln Beta Testing Program, because we need your help to test out different features and capabilities to make sure the game is as polished as a shiny glazed vessel at launch! Get in there, and add your name to the list! [/p][p][/p][h3]Behind-the-Scenes: Dev Direct[/h3][p]Wondering how this wacky, wild direct came together? Wow, do we have the perfect video for you! Catch a look behind the scenes at the making of Kiln's Developer Direct segment. A smashing watch![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Kiln: Origins[/h3][p]If this game sounds a little familiar, it's because Kiln was pitched all the way back at Amnesia Fortnight 2017 and selected as a finalist! [/p][p]We can't wait to share more of how Kiln has evolved since its first inception, shaped like a finely crafted pot. Speaking of crafting pots...[/p][p][/p][h3]Meet a Double Fine Dev: Jeremy French[/h3][p][/p][p]Please join us in introducing some of the team with an intro to Jeremy French! He's Lead Environment Artist and also a Designer on Kiln here at Double Fine... but he's also a real-life pottery enthusiast! We hope his answers help you glean some insider insights on crafting the best pot possible when you finally get your hands on Kiln, and we'll add some pictures of his IRL creations to inspire you too.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Jeremy, thank you for letting us demand some answers about your hobbies. How long have you been a potter? [/p][p]A: Joining the Kiln team here at Double Fine is my pottery origin story. I took my first pottery class in January of ‘22 with Josie Rovegno at The Potter’s Studio in Berkeley.[/p][p]Q: What's your favorite thing about making pots?[/p][p]A: I enjoy so much about pottery - It has really become a significant part of my life. I've never been someone who can draw or paint, so finding that I can build with my hands in clay has really expanded artistic opportunities for me.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: How did you feel about your creations getting destroyed in our Developer Direct segment?
A: Watching my pieces shatter in the Dev Direct was actually really cool. I made a piece of art, then it transcended mediums to become part of an entirely different piece of art enjoyed in a totally different space. I'd happily do it again![/p][p]Q: What's your favorite pot size/type combo in Kiln? Why?
A: In Kiln, I really enjoy sculpting a vessel that looks like two discreet pieces stacked on top of each other. We really do have a very capable platform for sculpting and decorating pots.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for reading, and don't forget to sign up to Double Fine Action News for more behind-the-scenes goodness. [/p][p][/p][p]If you want even more Double Fine, follow us on social media. We’ll be sharing all kinds of information and fun Kiln-related content pretty regularly from now until launch, so make sure you’re following us on YouTube, BlueSky, TikTok, and Instagram. You can also join our Discord channel if you want to talk with fellow Double Fine fans! [/p][p]Until next time, Claymates

[p]Hello Claymates! [/p][p][/p][p]As you might have seen, last week we announced Kiln as part of Xbox's Developer Direct. KILN celebrates both Creativity and Destruction -- the pleasure that comes from making beautiful things and then smashing those beautiful things to smithereens! [/p][p]Check out the trailer for Kiln below:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Help the team sculpt the game before it launches this Spring by signing up for our upcoming closed beta test, and joining the Double Fine Action Insiders.[/p][p][/p][p]Don't want to miss a moment of pot mayhem? Be sure to wishlist on Steam now: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]KILN hits Steam in 2026 (yup, this year). We can't wait to see you make and break your way to victory. We'll see you in The Wedge, claymates![/p]