- Pants Plush - Limited Edition Creature Kitchen Merch - 1 October 2026
Greetings Midnight Chefs,We're seen your asks for merch and are happy to deliver! The Rat Zone has partnered with Makeship to create a limited edition Pants Plush! Claim yours within the next three weeks at the link below.https://www.makeship.com/products/pants-plushAs always, thanks for the support!
- Version 1.1.5 Update - 3 September 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesFixed a button on the options menu not animating when selected.Slowed down the scroll speed on the credits when using a gamepadSlightly increased the speed of the mixer and knife when using a gamepad.Fixed small niche oddities and bugs involving Grey.Fixed mason jar and food bags not entirely disappearing during cutscenes.Reworked UI to allow displays to utilize a wider array of 4:3 aspect ratio resolutions (such as some handheld PCs). In general this update should increase the amount of 4:3 resolutions available, allowing high resolution display while maintaining the intended look of the game.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.1.4 Update - 6 August 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesFixed bug causing the knife to move at different speeds based on frame rate settings.Fixed bug causing the mixer to move at different speeds based on frame rate settings.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.1.3 Update - 5 July 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesFixed bug causing Sass Foot to sometimes not enter the yard.Adjusted the volume of the initial Rat Zone splash screen.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Steam Items Release - 25 June 2026
Time to get profile decorating!We're pleased to announce our first batch of Steam Items have been released! Visit the Point Shop or complete a set of trading cards to earn some goodies for your profile. Today's release includes 4 wallpapers and 8 emoticons! We have plans for more profile goodies down the line, so keep an eye out for new additions...Many thanks for your ongoing support!The Rat Zone DevsCommunity InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.1.2 Update - 13 June 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesFixed general camera jitter when the player is moving.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.1.1 Update - 26 May 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesUpdated text in Russian translation to address a puzzle being trickier than intended, and a mislabeled menu button.Updated text in Korean translation so "English" appears in English when changing languages.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.1.0 Update - 11 May 2026
Localization Is Here!We're happy to announce that Creature Kitchen and its demo are now fully localized in the following languages! Many thanks for the support and patience.FrenchGermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish (Spain)Simplified ChineseIf it is your first time playing, the game should appear in the language your system is set to. If you've already played the game/demo, or the game does not automatically appear in the correct language, you can change this setting in the "Misc" tab of the options menu. Don't see the language you'd like on this list? Let us know! While we can't promise anything, we'd like to continue to help improve accessibility when possible.Bug Fixes/Patch NotesFixed shadows that could disappear in the bedroom if looking at the wardrobe in a very specific position.Fixed the pause menu opening but not working if the game was paused duri…
- Version 1.0.12 Update - 29 March 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesUpdated game and demo to check for and repair corrupt settings files which could result in softlocks such as blocking player movement.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.0.11 Update - 16 March 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesAdded option to turn off flickering light effects to aid with photosensitivity.Convinced Grey to accept pets while he is sitting down or standing up.Modified note for French Fries to better match reality.Fixed a few sound effects subtly cutting off early in certain scenarios.Fixed bug causing meal reveal cutscenes to sometimes get skipped if the meal had already been made and a controller is being used.Updated a single vine outside the bathroom window that was using a placeholder texture.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Creature Kitchen Localization Update - 11 March 2026
Localization Status UpdateHi all!We're pleased to announce that the store page, demo page, all achievements, and workshop flavor text have been fully localized into the following languages:FrenchGermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish (Spain)Simplified ChineseThis is the first phase of localization. The next phase, which we aim to roll out in the coming months, will be to to have the demo and full game translated into various languages based on the feedback we've received. Just to be clear so no one grabs the game too early: the game itself isn't localized, but we're beginning that process next!Many thanks for the outpouring of kindness. We'll be continuing to support Creature Kitchen well into the future.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.0.10 Update - 6 March 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesFixed error where rats would sometimes not be assigned names on repeat playthroughs.Convinced Gerald to stop photobombing the credits when finishing the game at higher FOVs.Removed excessive moss on a few trees found throughout the game.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.0.9 Update - 26 February 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesUpdated full game and demo to check for and repair corrupted save files caused by unexpected shutdowns. We highly recommend closing the game via in game menus whenever possible to minimize the need for the game to repair corrupted save files.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.0.8 Update - 25 February 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesFixed bug causing screen shake intensity scale option to sometimes be ignored.Fixed bug causing controller vibration scale option to sometimes be ignored.A sound "Friend" makes is now affected by the SFX volume slider.Expanded characters that can be used for workshop item titles.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.0.7 Update - 21 February 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesModified camera movement to reduce jitter when running the game on monitors with a high refresh rate while vsync is disabled.Fixed very rare bug causing a softlock during unlock cutscenes.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Steam Deck Keyboard + Mouse Support - 20 February 2026
Steam Deck UpdateBoth the full game and demo for Creature Kitchen have been updated to enable keyboard + mouse support on the Steam Deck.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.0.6 Update - 17 February 2026
Recipe Card UpdatePer player feedback, recipe cards now show a checkmark after their meal has been made for the first time. Creatures still enjoy meals even if they've been made for someone else (for example, Grey would still like a Meatball Sub even if Trash Cat has had one - yum!).Bug Fixes/Patch NotesThe main menu now gets a slightly new look after you finished the game. You'll need to view the credits one more time if you've already beaten the game to unlock the slightly changed look.Players using ultrawide monitors should be able to more consistently have the 1920x1440 option present in the list of resolutions to choose from.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.0.5 Update - 16 February 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesModified camera movement to be smoother across all framerates for both keyboard + mouse as well as controllers and Steam Deck. This has been updated on the demo as well.Added more levels of look sensitivity to the options menu to allow for more precise tuning. This has been updated on the demo as well.Updated triggers to address rare bug that would cause parts of the woods to de-render when outside. This has been updated on the demo as well.Fixed bug causing radio to skip songs if leaving the game window in specific scenarios. This has been updated on the demo as well.Fixed a typo in the end credits.Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.0.4 Update - 12 February 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesUpdated Steam Workshop uploading to be a bit more intuitive based on player feedback.Fixed bug causing a caption to get stuck on screen under pretty specific circumstances.Fixed minor texture error on decor in the house.Modified subtitles to better fit the common spelling of the word "gonna".Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
- Version 1.0.3 Hotfix - 11 February 2026
Bug Fixes/Patch NotesFixed a theoretical blocker for the "Master Chef" achievement. The game now checks to award this achievement when making any meal, instead of only when making a brand new one. If your game had been disconnected from Steam the moment you should have earned this achievement you would have been locked out of it. If that is the case, just make any meal now and you should see the achievement pop up. If you don't, there must be at least one meal you haven't made yet...Community InfoWant to join our online community? Join our Discord Server!
