Burgie's cozy kitchen News

[p]Hey again, chefs! 🍔✨

I’ve got something new that I’m super excited about: collectible cards! Yep, just like the toys in kids’ meals, but in the form of card packs you can give to your customers. And heads up… it’s not just about giving a pack to any customer. When and which type of pack you give will add an extra layer of challenge for those who’ve passed the mid-game and are looking for more complexity. I’m not going to explain exactly how it works, because discovering it is part of the experience. 😉[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]For those who love collecting TCGs (like me 😅), you’ll also be able to keep these cards, with their different rarities, and add them to your personal album. I thought it was a great reason to keep playing after unlocking everything, and to spend your money completing the collection. The cards are inspired by the characters from my upcoming game Bitsies, and for now there are 6 different designs with their rarities ready to unlock. As Bitsies progresses, I’ll be adding new cards and characters so your collection can grow.[/p][p][/p][p]Don’t forget to add Bitsies to your wishlist![/p][p][/p][p]No achievements yet, but they’re coming! I want there to be a good variety of cards before adding them. Also, in the future, just like I did with Kukoro, I’d love for there to be some connection between the characters from Bitsies and Burgie’s, so that unlocking things in one game can affect the other. Even if they’re different universes, I love when games create links like that! 🤩[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]I can’t wait to see your collections, so if you get some cool cards, send me photos![/p][p]If you find any bugs or have suggestions, I’m all ears.[/p][p]And finally, remember that Steam reviews help a ton, so consider leaving one if you haven’t already.[/p][p][/p][p]Time to start collecting![/p]

Like with almost all my updates, I’ll start by saying that this will be the last one for quite a while, as I need to focus on my next game (Wishlist
it on Steam). Buuut… with all the love Burgie’s gets every day, the lovely reviews, and the streamers who play it and have a great time… here I am once again 😅



🥤 Drinks system:
With 3 basic drinks, and leaving the door open to possibly add lids and straws in the future.

🍟 Tray system:
Set up so that new products can be added later on, such as fries, nuggets, chicken burgers, onion rings, and more.

⛄ New customers:
Now there's a total of 31 different skins. 18 common, 2 Halloween, 6 Xmas, 2 secret & 3 streamers.

🎁 Little Christmas surprise:
I said there wouldn’t be a Christmas DLC this year… and I kept my promise 😏
But I’ve added a small piece of free content that you can discover on your own. Next year, this will likely serve as the foundation for a much more polished Christmas DLC!

Even though it may look like a small update, it took me longer than expected. I had to rework several systems to keep the code cleaner with the new tray system. But I won’t bore you with technical stuff 😄

I truly hope you enjoy the update.
Merry Christmas, and once again, thank you so much for all the support and the lovely reviews you leave!

If you need anything, I’ll be reading you on the forums ❤️
Nau

If you love that cute spooky vibe, you can now enjoy it in Burgie’s! The entire decor, music, and effects have been updated to fit a Halloween theme while keeping the same cozy atmosphere as always.

[h3]This DLC includes:[/h3]

🌃 New decorations in the street, kitchen, and alley.
🎻 Themed background music.
🎃 Two new Halloween characters: Skeleton and Scarecrow.
🫓 Some other small surprises.



As many of you know, this is a Halloween-themed DLC was available to play for free for everyone in October, the perfect month for enjoying it. But now, if you'd like to keep the Halloween decorations for the whole year (or just support the game), you can get it as a DLC.
Please note that this pack is purely cosmetic.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4127290/Burgies_cozy_kitchen__Halloween_pack

Thank you so much for continuing to play Burgie’s Cozy Kitchen!
I’ll be reading your comments!
⭐ Nau

I always say that this will be one of the last updates before I consider the game finished… but here we are! What was supposed to be a small project is receiving such a warm welcome and so much love that I often feel like adding new mechanics and systems.

For the past few days, some of you have already been able to enjoy the new major mechanic: the warehouse.


The warehouse replaces the previous automatic restock system, making the game flow much smoother. In the warehouse, you can find all the ingredients you purchase to restock when needed, but be careful! If you restock during a service or leave the boxes in the kitchen, customers will complain.

Still, I decided to keep the classic restock system in case you make a mistake by throwing a pan in the trash or mess up the kitchen so much that you need help to serve your burgers again.




This is unusual for me, since I’m alone in the team and don’t have much time, but this time I made an effort to compile all the minimally relevant changes I’ve added to the game. Here’s the list:

- Crouch with the C key
- FOV configurable from the options menu
- Accessibility zoom to better read orders for people with reduced vision. Use the Left Ctrl key
- Floor colors improved to avoid motion sickness
- Throw objects with the Right mouse click as an alternative to the classic inertia system, which is still maintained.
- FOV effects when running, throwing objects, etc.
- Order descriptions in random order. Meat will always appear first and sauce last
- Automatic restock only for tools. Ingredients must now always be restocked manually
- Minor tweaks to game feel and previous mechanics
- Auto-critique system for Streamer mode. If chats are less active, customers will automatically complain even if the chat is absent, so the failure mechanic isn’t lost in smaller chats



I hope you continue to enjoy the game. On my side, I’ll keep adding a few things I left unfinished before returning to my next game, which I paused a month ago 😅

Nau

[p]Hello!
I’m still cooking up improvements in Burgie’s Cozy Kitchen, and today I bring a couple of new features that I’m sure you’ll enjoy, especially if you’re one of those who love a bit of chaos. I keep thinking about mechanics that could have good synergy with the rest, and one I just couldn’t leave out are stains — especially with all the sauces around and how common it is to spill things all over the floor.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what’s new:[/p][p]Floor stains:
Now sauces and tomatoes will leave a stain on the floor when they fall. Watch out where they end up! To clean them you’ll need to buy kitchen paper, which adds a little extra challenge to your daily management.[/p][p]Smoother experience:
I’ve tweaked several functions to make everything feel more fluid and natural, from the controls to interactions with customers. There are new complaints for different actions, and customers will now react with better judgment. Once you play, you’ll definitely notice the difference.[/p][p]I’m very happy with how everything is evolving. Thanks for continuing to play and support the development. Although the bulk of the game is already done, whenever I feel like picking the project back up you’ll keep getting new updates to keep things fresh.[/p][p][/p][p]I’m still at it, little by little! 💪[/p][p]Nau[/p][p][/p][p][/p]