Cooking Simulator — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Patch 7.3.2 | 2026-04-23 | 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 in drawerPizzaAdded missing ingredients to Career |
| Airport Contraband Demo from our friends at DRAGO Entertainment drops tomorrow! | 2026-04-22 | 🚨 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 the role of a customs officer at Caldora Airport – |
| Hotfix 7.3.1/310326/42c4400 | 2026-04-02 | 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/ |
| Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together is OUT NOW! | 2026-03-31 | 📰 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 to cooking alone.👉 🤝 Cook Together For the first |
| 📰 Surprise Free Update - Pretzel Challenge! | 2026-03-27 | 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, and cut them into two perfectly equal halves. Bu |
| Patch 7.2.0 🐎 Happy New Lunar Year – The Year of the Horse Begins! | 2026-02-17 | 🐎 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 your favorite online stations. 🛠️ Base Game Fixes |
| Patch 7.1.0 ❤️ Love Is in the Air – New Update Available! | 2026-02-03 | 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 advanced container movementFixed eggplant textureFixed cr |
| Patch 7.0.6 is out Now! 🫑 | 2025-12-18 | 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 colander after exiting rice cooker contextFixed stai |
| Help to find a name for our little friends in Cooking 2 | 2025-10-30 | 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 |
| New fixes and improvements BBQ PATCH 1.4 | 2025-10-30 | 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. |
| NEW IMPROVEMENTS AND FIXES - BBQ PATCH | 2025-10-23 | Dear Chef's it is pleasure to inform you that within last two days we pushed another two patches to improve your quality of life and fun with BBQ. Just to limit the amount of posts we decided to put two in one - I know that some of you were expecting this.As always thank you for being with us and we are open to your feedback here under the post or our Discord. Below you will find what we have fixed. |
| YOU SPEAK WE LISTEN - BBQ PATCH 1.1 | 2025-10-21 | Dear Chef's thank you for playing and sharing with us your insights, improvements and proposal how we can develope our BBQ. We value every voice no matter of color.We present to you another batch of improvements and fixes so you can enjoy BBQ even more.So what we improved in PATCH 1.1 - enjoy and we already working hard on next base od your feedback.Also as you know at such product as ours every review is important to us and we will be happy that before you decide to put RED one, give us a chance and write on our Discord channel so we can pick up it and fixed in a quantum speed. Trust us we do not leave it. Then maybe you make as "thumbs up" |
| YOU SPEAK WE LISTEN - BBQ PATCH 1.0 | 2025-10-17 | Dear Chef's thank you for joining us and letting us know your opinion both here on Steam and on Discord Channel. We value every voice no matter of color.Because of that in less then 24 hours we give you first batch of improvements and fixes so you can enjoy even more our game.So what we improved in PATCH 1.0 first out of many regular updates as we believe you will help BBQ grow and become hit so we can add more and more content.Also as you know at such product as ours every review is important to us and we will be happy that before you decide to put RED one, give us a chance and write on our Discord channel so we can pick up it and fixed in a |
| Cooking Simulator BBQ DLC IS HERE - 20% RELEASE DISCOUNT | 2025-10-16 | HELLO CHEF'S LET'S FIRE UP THE GRILL! THE BBQ DLC IS OUT NOW! It was a long journey and lot's of fun to create that great DLC so let' put on our aprons and step outside! The moment we've been waiting for is finally here—the BBQ DLC is officially LIVE, bringing the heat and the fun to your kitchen!We're talking about a brand new, cosy backyard area, professional grills, and all the tools you need to become a Grill Master. Get ready to tackle:New Ingredients & Equipment: Briskets, Ribs, Chicken, Charcoal Grills, Deep Fryers, and more!Authentic BBQ Mechanics: Grill your meat to perfection and manage your fire!60+ New Recipes: From juicy burgers |
| A few words about BBQ DLC Release - OCT 16th | 2025-10-10 | Hey chefs!We're excited to share what we've been cooking up lately – the BBQ DLC for Cooking Simulator is a place where you get time to relax, make your favourite meet and sometimes go mad and burn and unleash your day tension. That’s why we decided it's time to take our cooking skills outside!From Kitchen to BackyardAfter spending countless hours you spending on perfecting dishes in our professional/sometimes less kitchens, we wanted to give you something completely different. This expansion is all about outdoor cooking experience – the smell of charcoal, the sizzle of meat on hot grates, and the satisfaction of nailing that perfect char. Fo |
| CHEFS: BBQ DLC is coming. | 2025-10-09 | Cooking Simulator – BBQ DLC is around the corner.And we hope so it's about to turn your kitchen into a full-blown outdoor BBQ with all the grill, sizzle, and southern vibes you can handle. We decided it is time go outside and made it in cosy yard where you can enjoy your stake after long day.BBQ brings pleasure of outdoor cooking to Cooking Simulator. We're talking charcoal grill, gas setups, deep fryers, and an entirely new set in a sun-baked southern paradise.SO WHAT'S ON THE MENU?Charcoal or gas? You decide.BBQ for tender, smoky perfection.Deep fry whatever you want—because why not?Glaze and crisp your way to BBQ perfection.New Recipes & I |
| Patch 6.1.0 out now 🧑🍳💫 | 2025-07-09 | Hi Chefs,A new patch for Cooking Simulator is out today!While we're still updating Cooking Simulator, rest assured that we're working very hard on the sequel. It's an ambitious project, and we want to surprise you with something truly exceptional. Soon, we'll have some exciting news to share so stay tuned :)⚙️ Cooking Simulator Patch 6.1.0 changelog: GeneralEngine Version update to 2022BaseFixed products in containers does not unfreeze while in transferring between containers contextPizzaRemove blur when pouring into sauce machine from plastic cupShelterFixed abrupt textures on a Shelter DLCSushiFixed locked interactions on sushi after finish |
| Cooking Simulator Shelter and Cakes and Cookies DLCs out now on PlayStation 🎮 | 2025-07-07 | Hi Chefs, Today we have some great news for those of you who enjoy cooking on consoles 🎮Shelter and Cakes and Cookies DLCs are out today on PlayStation!The expansions will be available at 4PM your local time :)A culinary adventure in a post-apocalyptic world! After many years of wandering the wastelands looking for your long-lost family, you’ve arrived in an area known as Sector 12. You could use the nearby radio dish to contact them, but you won’t be able to fix it without the help of the locals. As the only skilled cook in the Sector, you’ll become the main food supplier for its inhabitants. Bake, cook, fry, and grill mutant meat, glowing |
| Chinese Frontiers is out now! 🐲 | 2025-06-19 | Hi Chefs, Chinese Frontiers, a game from our friends at SolidGames, that we’re publishing is out today. Cooking Simulator owners can get it now with a 30% discount!Chinese Frontiers is a building simulator with survival elements set in historical China. The game tells the story of a humble villager entrusted with constructing increasingly advanced structures. As the story unfolds, players will travel to distant regions and take on more ambitious challenges. As their skills improve, players will begin using advanced construction techniques, learn to manage other builders, and efficiently gather necessary resources. The culmination of these eff |
| New Chinese Frontiers Demo OUT NOW 🐲 | 2025-06-06 | Hello Chefs,Chinese Frontiers, an upcoming game from our friends SolidGames that we're publishing is coming to Steam on June 19! A time-limited demo is now available, offering a glimpse into the introductory section of the game 🐲 Chinese Frontiers is a building simulator with survival elements set in historical China. Discover the story of a humble villager from a provincial settlement entrusted with constructing increasingly advanced structures.🎮 PLAY THE NEW DEMO: Take care,Big Cheese Studio |