2026-08-13 11:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
Chefs, it's time for a new update!Cooking Simulator 7.5.0 brings a major overhaul to PC controls, better controller and keyboard/mouse support, fully customizable key bindings, and a fresh set of Cooking Challenge packs with content planned all the way through November.We’ve also gone through the game and its DLCs to clean up input prompts, UI behavior, tutorials, and controller-related issues. Whether you’re playing on keyboard and mouse or picking up a controller, the kitchen should now feel smoother and more responsive.Here’s what’s included: 🏆 New Cooking Challenge packs, with content sch
2026-07-27 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
Hey Chefs!We're excited to be part of the From Poland With Love event alongside more than 40 Polish developers and publishers. It's the perfect opportunity to discover incredible games created in Poland and grab them at fantastic discounts. https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46156395/sale/FromPolandWithLove2026 Cooking Simulator is 75% OFF! DLCs are also available in various Discounts. For the entire duration of the event, you can pick up Cooking Simulator cheaper.If you've been thinking about becoming a virtual chef, now is the perfect time to step into the kitchen! The Ultimate Cooking E
2026-07-02 11:24 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
Hey Chefs!A new Cooking Simulator update is now available, bringing a collection of fixes and gameplay improvements across the Base Game, Cakes & Cookies DLC, and Leaderboards.Base GameFixed thermal mistakes not being shown on recipe components without any technical preparation. This could happen when an ingredient was prepared incorrectly, for example grilled instead of fried.Fixed a rare issue where dishes could receive 0 overall stars despite earning a score above the highest possible grading bracket. Turns out some of you were simply too good at cooking.Added an additional compatibility ch
2026-06-05 14:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
Almost Seven years ago (Tomorrow, on 6th of June), we opened the doors to our very first kitchen. Since then, millions of dishes have been cooked, burned, dropped, over-seasoned, and somehow still served. Over the last 7 years, Cooking Simulator has grown with 7 DLCs, countless updates, new recipes, new game modes, VR, community creations, and an incredible community of chefs who kept the stoves running all this time. To celebrate this milestone, we've prepared a small anniversary update and, for the first time ever, some of the deepest discounts in Cooking Simulator history. If you've been th
2026-05-12 11:44 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
Hi there, Chefs! A new Cooking Simulator update is now live, bringing improvements and fixes across the base game and multiple DLCs. This patch introduces changes to the Automatic Cutter functionality, alongside a number of gameplay fixes and quality of life improvements. Check out the full changelog below. Knife cutting rework was only the beginning and Automatic Cutter was not spared from our (slightly) wrathful eyes. After previous update, Automatic Cutter suffered from success as more precise cutting caused it dice products into smaller parts that not always were as useful. Today it gains
2026-04-23 11:59 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
Hi there, Chefs! A new Cooking Simulator update is now live, bringing updates, and fixes across multiple DLCs, and some of improvements to keep your cooking smooth and satisfying.Let’s take a look at what’s new. Base GameReduced minimum garlic cutting quantity from 4g to 3g.Fixed an issue where chilli peppers had no interior after being cutFixed Shakshuka localizationFixed text overflow when buying skills at the end of the dayCakes & CookiesFixed bottom shelf spawners in fridge not being clickable after buying products standing thereFixed certain products not being clickable after being placed
2026-04-22 16:43 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
🚨 Good news: A playable demo of Airport Contraband from our friends at DRAGO entertainment will be available tomorrow at 4PM CEST on Steam! Something exciting is landing tomorrow at Caldora Airport…Step into the shoes of a customs officer where every decision matters - follow the rules or bend them for profit. Inspect passengers, uncover hidden contraband, and decide who gets through… and who doesn’t. 💼 Airport Contraband challenges you to balance duty, risk, and reward in a roguelike simulation where no shift is ever the same. WELCOME TO CALDORA AIRPORTIn Airport Contraband, you step into t
2026-04-02 12:52 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
Hotfix 7.3.1/310326/42c4400 Fixed being able to pan camera outside bounds on Pretzel Challenge.Fixed knife levitating if player closed cutting context too early on Pretzel Challenge.Scallion greens and Strawberry minimum weight threshold for cutting have been lowered from 4g to 2g. Due to upgraded cutting, it is easier to encounter situation where that threshold would be met. We are looking into edge cases. If you want to help us, you can leave us a message here: https://bigcheesestudio.com/en/support-2/
2026-03-31 15:56 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
📰 Hello Chefs 👨🍳🔥 While many of you have been cooking your way through Cooking Simulator, we are very excited to share that the journey continues. Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together has officially launched on Steam 🎉No matter when you stepped into the kitchen for the first time, we are truly grateful to have you with us. 🍳 Cooking Simulator 2: Better TogetherThe sequel takes everything you know and expands it into a full restaurant experience.Run your kitchen from start to finish, take on growing challenges, and experience the pressure of real service. This time, you are not limited t
2026-03-27 13:37 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris
Hi Chefs! Surprise Free Update Hits Cooking Simulator with New Mode Out of nowhere, Cooking Simulator just got a pretty big free update, and it is kind of a big deal. No long teasers, no hype buildup, just a drop that adds a completely new mode and seriously upgrades one of the core mechanics. 🥨 New Mode: The Pretzel ChallengeThe main addition is The Pretzel Challenge, a brand-new game mode set in a quirky, Bavarian-style TV show where everything revolves around precision and performance.At first glance, the concept seems simple. You take a variety of ingredients, including the iconic pretzel
2026-02-17 12:33 UTC · Community Announcements · Krzysiek_BCS
🐎 Happy New Lunar Year – The Year of the Horse Begins! We’re kicking off the Lunar New Year with a fresh update for Cooking Simulator! 🧧🔥 Alongside stability improvements across multiple kitchens, we’ve expanded the Internet Stream Radio and fixed a range of gameplay issues. Let’s jump into the details: 📻 Internet Stream Radio Updates Your kitchen soundtrack just got better:Added an option to validate streamsAdded a tooltip explaining how to add new streamsFixed radio not loading the chosen stationFixed the red radio’s frequency needle getting stuckTune in, turn up the volume, and cook to
2026-02-03 12:11 UTC · Community Announcements · Krzysiek_BCS
Hi there, Chefs! Love is heating up the kitchen! A new Cooking Simulator update is now live, bringing fresh steak recipes, fixes across multiple DLCs, and plenty of improvements to keep your cooking smooth and satisfying.Let’s take a look at what’s new. 🥩 New Special RecipesCelebrate the season with two brand-new dishes:Simple New York SteakNew York Steak with GarlicFire up the pan and give them a try! 🛠️ Base Game Fixes & ImprovementsFixed white square appearing in the base kitchen when Hotel floor decoration is selectedFixed products with jiggle physics freezing mid-air after using advance
2025-12-18 14:28 UTC · Community Announcements · Krzysiek_BCS
Hey Chefs, It’s time to get back to the kitchen. A new update for Cooking Simulator is live, bringing a big batch of fixes, improvements, and long-awaited achievement corrections. This patch focuses on stability, polish, and smoother gameplay across Career, Sandbox, BBQ, and Sushi content.Here’s what’s new:🛠️ Fixes & ImprovementsFixed dorada sashimi slices sometimes falling off the cutting board when picked upFixed issue where players could not look around after re-entering shelter until movingFixed zucchini missing collision when placed on pizzaFixed rice sometimes disappearing inside the co
2025-10-30 17:19 UTC · Community Announcements · lukaszBCS
Hi Chef's As there is many more of you here we would like to ask you to join the activity on Cooking Simulator 2 community hub and invite you to take part in creating a names for our in game animals which helps you relax after hard day work. It will be pleasure to us if you could join our team and release your creation. Cooking Simulator 2 is coming in January 20th 2026. Below link to the post where you find more info about and you can see our small friends.Cooking Simulator 2
2025-10-30 15:23 UTC · Community Announcements · lukaszBCS
Hello Chefs!We love that you like our new DLC and find this enjoying. Happy to introduce you new patch for BBQ and improvements you were writing to us. Thx for your support.Check the changelog and enjoy grilling even more ;)Happy grilling! Your Cooking Team.
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