Cooking Simulator News

There's a new patch available for testing on the beta branch.
The ladle can be bought using the cardboard boxes. Aside from the ladle there are a few minor updates. Here's a list:

• Added a ladle accessible from the box
  
• Fixed spawn points on the gas stand so that unwanted objects can no longer be placed there
  
• Fixed spawn points in the sink so that unwanted objects can no longer be placed there
  
• Fixed textures for some damaged stands
  
• Minor fixes in decorations
  
• Minor improvements to the fire
  

How to access the beta branch:
1 .Go to your Steam Library
2. Right-click on Cooking Simulator and select "Properties"
3. Go to the tab marked "Betas"
4. In the drop-down box, select "beta"
5. Wait for the game to finish updating, you should see the branch name listed after the game name.

Previous patch 1.3.1.13595 has been moved into the main branch :)
More updates coming soon!

Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

Patch 1.3.1.13595 is available for testing on the beta branch.
Here are the updates:
- Fixed the display for the pointer while pouring
- Added controler support in the endgame screen
- Fixed taste related errors that occured while using the food processor
- Fixed calculations for the mass of thrown objects
- Added 3 achievements for the T-Bone Steak recipes

How to access the beta branch:
1 .Go to your Steam Library
2. Right-click on Cooking Simulator and select "Properties"
3. Go to the tab marked "Betas"
4. In the drop-down box, select "beta"
5. Wait for the game to finish updating, you should see the branch name listed after the game name.

More updates coming soon!

Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

To help you celebrate this very special day, we've released a small update.
This is the first one of many content updates that we're planning to release.
Please not that:
1. The update is permanently available for everyone for free!
2. We're going to release similar updates for other occasions, events and celebrations from all over the world. Feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments :)

What's new?

• 2 new ingredients (T-Bone Steak and Red Potatoes)
  
• New upgradeable recipe (3 stages) for T-Bone Steak
  
• New kitchen decoration
  
• FIRECRACKERS! Oh boy, we know you're going to have tons of fun with that! And BTW, the ladle is on the way! We know you want it :)
  

Firecrackers can be bought in the box.
New decoration can be accessed by using the laptop :)

Let us know how you like the new stuff!

Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

Below you can find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the game and it's future. Please read :)

1. Are you going to add more content? More dishes, kitchens, utensils, mechanics? DLC?
Yes, of course! Right now our main focus is patching the game and fixing any issues. We're releasing patches frequently so we can start working on extra content ASAP. We promise to update you with more information regarding new features as soon as we've got any details confirmed. Stay tuned!

1.1 We want a ladde! Are you guys going to add a ladle?
Yes! It's coming sooner than you'd think :)

2. VR?
Right now our main focus is patching the game. We know that you guys would love VR and so do we! As soon as we've got some solid info, we'll let you know.

3. Multiplayer/Co-Op?
We're 100% aware that you guys would love to have it. The game was designed as a single player experience and we'll need to check if and in what form it's possible. We're considering it but we just need a little more time before we can say anything for sure.

4. More platforms? PS4, XBOX ONE, MAC?
We're considering it but can't confirm anything yet :)

5. Is my PC going to run the game?
Please check the requirements on the Steam store page.
Alternatively, you can use this site: https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/requirements/cooking-simulator/18846

5.1 How can I check my PC specs?
Follow these steps:
1. Press Win + R
2. Type in "dxdiag.exe"
3. Press Enter

6. I can't save my game/my game is stuck on 'Saving' screen in tutorial, what to do?
Try these possible solutions:

• In most cases, the antivirus is responsible for this. You can turn it off or add a game as an exception
  
• If the point above doesn't help: Open steam -> Library -> Right Click on Cooking Simulator -> Properties -> Local Files -> Browse local files -> Right Click on CookingSim.exe -> Compatibility -> Check Run this program as an Administrator
  
• Next go to: Security -> Select your username -> Edit -> Check Full control -> Apply -> Ok
  
• If the problem still exists, ask the developers. It's best to find us on our discord server: https://discord.gg/7m8UZyM
  

7. How can I access the latest update?
We publish new patches on the beta branch and once they're approved they're transferred onto the default branch.
How to access the beta branch:
1 .Go to your Steam Library
2. Right-click on Cooking Simulator and select "Properties"
3. Go to the tab marked "Betas"
4. In the drop-down box, select "beta"
5. Wait for the game to finish updating, you should see the branch name listed after the game name.

8. I need some tech support!
Feel free to talk to us on our official discord server. We usually need some more info before we can start working on a fix for you.
https://discord.gg/7m8UZyM

9. I've found a translation error! Where can I report it?
The best place is our discord server: https://discord.gg/7m8UZyM
Great guys from our community are proofreading all the translations. Feel free to join them :)

10. Are there going to be more languages available?
Yes! Currently we're working on Japanese. Also, our lovely community is preparing Czech, Dutch, Hungarian and Lithuanian
11. How can I add my own radio stations or music?
You can add radio stations by pasting URL in the Audio settings.

Follow this video on how to get the URL: https://youtu.be/giz9eOSubgY
You can play your own music by pasting it's folder path in audio settings or by pasting the files into the path shown on the screen above.

12. I can't flip stuff! Can you help me?
The game mechanics require some getting used to. You flip either in context mode or manually by holding shift and rotating the spatula. You can also buy a Heatproof Gloves perk and do it with your bare hands.
Here's a video on how to flip using the spatula: https://youtu.be/iA-AtLsTqaU

13. How can I support the game?
First of all, we're glad to hear you're enjoying the game! The best way to support us is by leaving Cooking Simulator a positive review on Steam. This will allow us to add more stuff to the game sooner :)

In case you have some more questions, need tech support or you'd like to chat with thousands of other players, feel free to join our discord server:
https://discord.gg/7m8UZyM

Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

There's a new patch 1.2.7.13272 available on the beta branch!
Updates:

• Added culinary Contests
  
• Improved textures for damaged stands
  
• Added 'Are you sure?' window before exiting to the Main Menu
  
• Improved balance for Chicken Leg with Caprese Salad, Marinated Chicken Leg with Caprese Salad, Duck Breast with Apples
  
• Fixed shadows underneath held objects
  
• Fixed saving error that appeared on the day of Food Critic's visit
  
• Fixed an error that made it impossible to see saved games in the 'Load Game' window
  

How to access the beta branch:
1 .Go to your Steam Library
2. Right-click on Cooking Simulator and select "Properties"
3. Go to the tab marked "Betas"
4. In the drop-down box, select "beta"
5. Wait for the game to finish updating, you should see the branch name listed after the game name.

More updates coming soon!

Best Regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team