Double Fine Sets April Launch and Steam Beta for Multiplayer Party Brawler Kiln
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Double Fine's pottery-based multiplayer party brawler Kiln is launching on April 23 for PC and consoles, following a Steam open beta scheduled for April 9-11.
Double Fine is finally ready to show us what happened to a weird little idea born during a 2017 internal game jam. The studio behind Psychonauts 2 and Brutal Legend is launching Kiln on April 23 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Before the full release, players will get a chance to jump into the action through a series of closed playtests and a broad open beta running on Steam from April 9 to 11. As reported by IGN South Africa, registration is already live for those who want an early look at the chaos.
Kiln is a multiplayer party brawler that leans hard into creative player expression and physics-driven silliness. Instead of choosing from a roster of pre-made fighters, players actually sculpt their own characters out of virtual pottery using sponges, scrapers, shapers, and bare hands. What started as a shelved experiment has evolved into a surprisingly deep and tactile experience. It looks like the kind of game tailor-made for streaming, where ridiculous character designs and chaotic lobby banter will inevitably light up Discord calls and Twitch clips.
For a studio known for narrative-driven adventures and cult-classic gems, Kiln represents a fun detour into casual multiplayer territory. The upcoming open beta on Steam will give the community a vital stress test before the multiplatform rollout in late April. If you want to check out the details and sign up for the early tests, you can read the full breakdown over at IGN South Africa.
Tags: Double Fine, Kiln, Party Brawler, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa