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Double Fine presenta Kiln: Un juego de lucha multijugador de fiesta y cerámica
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Double Fine presenta Kiln: Un juego de lucha multijugador de fiesta y cerámica

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  • Double Fine ha anunciado oficialmente Kiln, un nuevo título multijugador que combina la creación de cerámica con mecánicas de lucha de fiesta.
  • El juego presenta una estructura de juego dual donde los jugadores primero fabrican recipientes de cerámica y luego los usan en partidas competitivas de destrucción.
  • Un modo específico titulado Quench pone a los equipos a transportar agua a los hornos enemigos, funcionando como una variante estratégica de capturar la bandera.
  • Kiln está programado para su lanzamiento en la primavera de 2026 y estará disponible en Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 y Steam.
  • El título será accesible a través de Xbox Game Pass Ultimate y Xbox Cloud Gaming en su lanzamiento oficial.

Una nueva creación de arcilla

Tras el lanzamiento atmosférico de Keeper, el desarrollador independiente Double Fine se está volcando a un género completamente diferente. El estudio presentó recientemente Kiln, un título que promete combinar la expresión artística con la competencia caótica.

Anunciado durante el último Xbox Developer Direct, el juego captó la atención de inmediato con su premisa poco convencional. Se describe como un "luchador de fiesta de cerámica multijugador en línea", una frase que el fundador Tim Schaefer luchó famosamente por articular rápidamente.

Este nuevo proyecto marca un cambio significativo en el tono del estudio, pasando de la exploración solitaria a la interacción social vibrante. El anuncio sugiere que Double Fine continúa su tendencia de explorar proyectos diversos y a menor escala.

El arte de la creación

La experiencia central de Kiln se divide en dos fases distintas: creación y destrucción. La primera fase permite a los jugadores participar en un simulador detallado de alfarería, ofreciendo una profundidad sorprendente para un juego de fiesta.

Los jugadores pueden diseñar recipientes de cerámica que van desde delicados platos hasta grandes cubas. El equipo de desarrollo ha modelado las mecánicas para imitar los procesos del mundo real de torneado en el torno, proporcionando una experiencia de creación táctil e inmersiva.

La personalización es un componente clave de la fase de diseño. Más allá de moldear la arcilla, los participantes pueden aplicar diversos esmaltes y calcomanías a sus creaciones, asegurando que cada recipiente sea único antes de entrar en la arena.

  • Diseñar recipientes desde pequeños platos hasta grandes cubas.
  • Simular técnicas de cerámica reales en el torno.
  • Personalizar con esmaltes y calcomanías decorativas.

"Kiln es un 'luchador de fiesta de cerámica multijugador en línea' que ofrece exactamente el tipo de diversión colorida e inteligente que los fans han llegado a esperar del estudio."

— Contenido de la fuente

Destrucción en el modo Quench

Una vez que la cerámica está horneada y lista, el juego cambia a su modo multijugador competitivo conocido como Quench. Este modo se inspira en las mecánicas clásicas de capturar la bandera pero añade un giro cerámico único.

Los equipos deben transportar agua usando sus recipientes personalizados al horno enemigo. El objetivo es apagar las llamas del horno del equipo contrario antes de que puedan extinguir el tuyo.

La estrategia juega un papel vital en estos partidos. Diferentes formas y tamaños de recipientes poseen capacidades de ataque distintas para destrozar la cerámica de los oponentes. Esta mecánica anima a los equipos a construir una composición equilibrada de tipos de cerámica ofensivos y defensivos.

Kiln es un 'luchador de fiesta de cerámica multijugador en línea' que ofrece exactamente el tipo de diversión colorida e inteligente que los fans han llegado a esperar del estudio.

Detalles de lanzamiento y plataformas

Kiln se está configurando como un lanzamiento muy esperado para el próximo año. Los desarrolladores han confirmado una ventana de lanzamiento de primavera de 2026, dando a los jugadores mucho tiempo para practicar sus habilidades de lanzar arcilla.

El juego será ampliamente accesible en hardware de última generación. Está confirmado para su lanzamiento tanto en Xbox Series X/S como en PlayStation 5, así como en PC a través de Steam.

Para los usuarios de Xbox, el título estará disponible a través de servicios de suscripción en el lanzamiento. Esto incluye disponibilidad en Game Pass Ultimate y Xbox Cloud Gaming, permitiendo acceso inmediato sin una compra separada.

  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X/S
  • PC (Steam)
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Viendo hacia el futuro

Double Fine continúa consolidando su reputación de diseño de juegos innovador con el anuncio de Kiln. Al fusionar el arte meditativo de la cerámica con el caos de alta energía de un luchador de fiesta, el estudio está creando un nicho único en el mercado multijugador.

La combinación de una personalización profunda y un combate estratégico por equipos ofrece una perspectiva fresca del género. A medida que se acerca la fecha de lanzamiento de la primavera de 2026, la anticipación aumenta por este nuevo título colorido e inteligente.

Los jugadores ansiosos por una experiencia creativa pero competitiva deberían mantener un ojo atento a las actualizaciones sobre Kiln a medida que avanza hacia el lanzamiento.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el concepto de juego de Kiln?

Kiln es un juego multijugador en línea centrado en dos actividades principales: crear recipientes de cerámica y destruirlos. Los jugadores diseñan cerámica usando mecánicas realistas de torneado en el torno, luego participan en combates de estilo de fiesta donde los recipientes se usan como armas y herramientas en partidas de estilo de capturar la bandera.

¿Qué es el modo 'Quench'?

Quench es el modo competitivo principal mostrado para Kiln. Pone a los equipos a transportar agua en su cerámica personalizada al horno enemigo para apagar sus llamas. El modo enfatiza la estrategia, ya que diferentes tipos de recipientes ofrecen capacidades ofensivas y defensivas variables.

¿Cuándo se lanza Kiln y en qué plataformas?

Kiln está programado para lanzarse en la primavera de 2026. Estará disponible en PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S y PC a través de Steam. Además, se incluirá en la biblioteca de Xbox Game Pass Ultimate y será accesible a través de Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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