{"id":31675,"date":"2026-05-08T11:40:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/?post_type=success-stories&p=31675"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:07:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T02:07:06","slug":"kiln","status":"publish","type":"success-stories","link":"https:\/\/web-staging.virtuosgames.com\/fr\/success-stories\/kiln\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiln"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Supporting Game Mode Development for Kiln<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tVirtuos partnered with Double Fine Productions to deliver integrated game development, engineering, and art production support for Kiln, a unique multiplayer experience with an inventive core mechanic.<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Working across three studios, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur, Virtuos Prague, and Volmi \u2013 a Virtuos Studio, Virtuos contributed to level design, gameplay blueprinting, UI engineering, and environment art, helping create captivating game modes and visually rich worlds for PC and next-generation consoles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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  • Collaborated with Double Fine Productions on level design for the main game mode \u201cQuench\u201d plus two additional modes developed by Virtuos<\/li>\n
  • Developed custom game mechanics implemented via blueprints tailored for each unique map<\/li>\n
  • Engineered new UI systems and refined existing menus, including social features, spirit customization, pot creation, shop, and collection screens<\/li>\n
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  • Delivered extensive UI art, from concept visuals to refined HUD elements, menus, and icons<\/li>\n
  • Created diverse prop and environment art assets to enhance multiple in-game locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    In close collaboration with Double Fine Production\u2019s design team, Virtuos supported the level creation process for\u00a0Kiln\u2019s \u201cQuench\u201d mode, as well as additional game modes developed by the Virtuos team. Our teams established unique gameplay mechanics for each map through blueprint scripting, increasing player engagement while keeping true to Double Fine\u2019s creative vision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Virtuos\u2019 engineering teams implemented new UI systems to support evolving gameplay and revamped existing menus to improve accessibility and user experience. Alongside UI integration, the art teams delivered polished visual assets that ensure stylistic consistency and a clean, engaging interface.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Virtuos also produced a variety of prop and environment art across multiple distinct locations, enriching the game\u2019s visual storytelling. Our artists focused on crafting assets that not only deepen visual detail but also enhance the core gameplay flow and environmental design clarity, contributing to a more immersive player experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Virtuos brought close multidisciplinary co-development expertise to support Double Fine Productions\u2019 vision of a unique multiplayer brawler, helping their team deliver a richer gameplay experience and a more polished game for release.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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