Games v1.14.16
Does Kingshot work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. Kingshot 1.14.16 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK, so iPhone Duo runs it in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
At a glance
- Inner display (7.6″)
- Black bars
- Outer display (5.4″)
- Works normally
- Built with
- iOS 26.2 SDK
- Version 1.14.16, read Oct 24, 2026
- iPad version
- Yes
- Layout already handles big screens
- Latest version
- v1.14.16
- Oct 19, 2026
- Duo in release notes
- Not yet
About Kingshot
Kingshot is made by Century Games Pte. Ltd. and first came out on the App Store in February 2025. It's #27 on today's US App Store top charts. It has 234,925 ratings on the US App Store, averaging 4.6 stars. Version 1.14.16 came out on Oct 19, 2026 and needs iOS 13.0 or later. It's free to download. Among the 238 games we track on the US App Store, 34 already fill the inner display, 9 are partly adapted and 187 still show black bars. By number of ratings, Kingshot is #75 of them.
From its App Store listing:
Kingshot is an innovative idle medieval survival game that combines strategic gameplay with rich details waiting to be explored. When a sudden rebellion overturns the fate of an entire dynasty and ignites a devastating war, countless people lose their homes. In a world riddled with societal collapse, rebel invasions, rampant disease, and mobs desperate for resources, survival is the ultimate chall…
On the inner display
Apps built with older SDKs are placed in a phone-sized safe area on a black background. Everything works; you just don't get the bigger screen.
In Split View
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can show two apps side by side, and every app takes part — including Kingshot. Open it on the inner display, then add a second app next to it. You can save the pair and come back to it later.
Duo-specific features
None confirmed yet. Duo-specific features include side toolbars, layouts that react to the fold, and content on the outer display while the app is open inside.
Evidence & history
App build,
Version 1.14.16 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK
Apple runs apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
- : Not confirmed yet → Black bars — built with the iOS 26.2 SDK
Latest release notes
Version 1.14.16 · Oct 19, 2026
[Optimizations & Adjustments] 1. Fishing Tournament: Added Seaweed Guide, which will unlock automatically once the requirements are met. Increase your collection progress to earn a limited Chat Skin. Once the specified progress is met, a 10x option will be added to Power Cast, and the initial Fishing Kit will start at max level for better efficiency. Added Seasonal Missions that let you earn Fishing Points and claim valuable Island Decorations. Also added Claim All for rewards and improved Bait descriptions. 2. Governor Avatar: Now you can tap another Governor's avatar in their Governor Profile to view the high-resolution version. If you don't want other Governors to view your high-resolution avatar, go to "Settings - Governor Avatar" to change this setting. Note: You must upload your avatar again after the update to enable this feature. When uploading a custom avatar, a "Preview Avatar Frame" option will be added to the confirmation pop-up. This lets you choose whether to display your current Avatar Frame when previewing your avatar. 3. Formation: Added 2 formations that unlock progressively based on Town Center Level, giving you more options for squad strategies. 4. Alliance: Alliance Notice now supports default Chat Emotes for more expressive messages. Improved the display of Alliance screen so the full content of Alliance Notice is easier to view. Added a draft feature for scheduled notices. If you leave the screen without confirming the schedule, your latest text will be
Questions
Does Kingshot work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. Kingshot 1.14.16 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK, so iPhone Duo runs it in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
Does Kingshot work on the outer display?
Yes. iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch outer display behaves like a regular iPhone screen, so every iPhone app works there as usual.
Can I use Kingshot in Split View on iPhone Duo?
Yes. On iPhone Duo every app can be placed side by side with another app on the inner display — developers don't need to opt in. How comfortable it feels at half width depends on the app's layout.
Why does Kingshot have black bars on iPhone Duo?
Apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier run in a phone-sized window on the inner display, and iOS 27 builds can still leave some space empty. The bars disappear once the developer rebuilds the app with the iOS 27.1 SDK — you only need to update the app.
When will Kingshot fill iPhone Duo's inner display?
When its developer releases an update built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later. We read the SDK of every new version of Kingshot within about a day of its release and update this page.
What can I do about the black bars until then?
Use Kingshot on the outer display, where it works like on any iPhone, or put it in Split View next to another app on the inner display so less of the screen goes unused.