Kiln 1.5.0 Update - July 2, 2026

(Appears as 1.239.643 in game)

Welcome to a new update for Kiln! Even more updates, new additions, and fixes– and continued work behind-the-scenes on more fun for you all! 🙂

A quick look at the top highlights:

• A handy dandy new self destruct button 💣💥 (in case you find yourself stuck)

• More bot adjustments 🦾

• A variety of fixes to VFX, SFX, and more!

Check out the full notes below!

✨ What’s New ✨

• We’ve added an option to shatter your pot during a match if you’re stuck or need a swap – self-destruct with caution!

⬆️Updated⬆️

• Improved performance and stability

• Various combat and bot changes, including:

  • Fixed an issue where bots would get stuck jumping

  • Added more bot actions to go find nearby water sources

  • Adjusted some bot behavior so that they’re more likely to go put out a flame or go attack an enemy

🔧Fixed🔧

• Various audio, SFX, and VFX fixes.

  • High contrast mode should now show your own teammates in high contrast!

  • Your clay should now stay visible on the wheel at all times 👁️

  • Various combat animation fixes

• Various UI fixes

• [Small Vessel - Fight Cloud] - Fixed an issue where its Fight Cloud ended early

As we continue to build on Kiln, we are continuing to investigate other issues you all report, but every report helps! If you are experiencing any problems, please write into support@doublefine.com with your device and any screenshots/details you can provide).

Thank you, as always, for playing Kiln! We appreciate you and all of the time you’ve spent making and breaking pots <3