- Patch 7.6.0 is here - 1 October 2026
Hi everybody, Here we are with another set of updates making cooking a little bit easier. But before you scroll down, we would like to let you know that we are seeing the comments regarding the issue with the rats in Shelter DLC. We were unable to reproduce that in the latest build, but if the issue still occurs for you, please let us know. The best way to do that is to fill out the form on our support page here:https://bigcheesestudio.com/en/support-2/Also, please keep in mind that we are planning to keep updating Cooking Simulator, and currently we are working on upgrading it to a newer version of the Unity Engine, which is supposed to make the game more stable and a little easier to maintain in the future. More fixes and QOL improvements will be coming as well. Input & Controls • Fixed button resolving, the rebind event, and the press direction of input values.• Fixed the input tutor…
- 🎮 New Controls & Controller Support, Challenges & more! | Patch 7.5.0 - 13 August 2026
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 scheduled through November.🎮 Overhauled PC controls with improved controller and keyboard/mouse support.⌨️ Added fully customizable key bindings, including mouse side buttons.🔄 Improved input prompts and automatic controller/keyboard icon switching across the game and DLCs.🛠️ Fixed numerous control…
- Check out "From Poland with Love" Sale! - 27 July 2026
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 ExperienceMaster the art of cooking in one of the most popular cooking simulation games on Steam. Prepare dozens of recipes, experiment with hundreds of ingredients, upgrade your kitchen, and put your culinary skills to the test in a realistic, physics-based restaurant environment.Whether you're aim…
- PATCH 7.4.1 - 2 July 2026
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 check for the "I Have Them All" achievement. Players who previously met the requirements should now unlock it automatically after loading their save.Cakes & CookiesFixed an issue where fillings could not be added to donuts and churros.Donut dough recipe now produces 80 donuts.Churro dough recipe now…
- 🎂 Happy 7th Birthday, Cooking Simulator! 🎂 - 5 June 2026
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 thinking about jumping in, expanding your collection, or bringing a friend into the kitchen, now is the perfect time. 🎉 7th Anniversary Update New AdditionsAdded a special anniversary decoration to both the Classic and Modern kitchensAdded a brand-new recipe: ZalevaykaAdded the ability to change the…
- PATCH 7.3.3 - 12 May 2026
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 an upgrade - ability to slice products in 2, 3 or 5 equal pieces. For instance, you need 8 equal pieces? Slice product 3 times in 2. Need 10 pieces? Slice it into 5 pieces, then into 2. Possibilities are quite endless (no, you cannot slice the atoms in half, please refer to Shelter DLC to see the p…
- Patch 7.3.2 - 23 April 2026
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 CareerSushiFixed radio audio not muting during tutorial videosBBQAdded missing bottle cap to BBQ Sauce spawnerFixed some jars breaking without playing a soundWinter HolidayReduced frequency of fog clearing in wrong placesFixed sink being too darkFixed som…
- Airport Contraband Demo from our friends at DRAGO Entertainment drops tomorrow! - 22 April 2026
🚨 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 – a place where the line between duty and greed has never been thinner. Your task is to keep everything under control while making sure no contraband slips through your fingers. Verify documents, inspect passengers, search luggage, and scan cargo to u…
- Hotfix 7.3.1/310326/42c4400 - 2 April 2026
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! - 31 March 2026
📰 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 time, you can invite others into your kitchen.Cooking Simulator 2 introduces full co-op gameplay, allowing you to share responsibilities, coordinate your actions, and try to keep everything running smoothly.Or not.Because when things go wrong, they…
- 📰 Surprise Free Update - Pretzel Challenge! - 27 March 2026
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. But very quickly it becomes clear that this is far from easy. Every single piece is carefully weighed, and even the smallest imbalance can cost you points. A cut that looks perfect might still be off by just enough to hurt your final score.The challen…
- Patch 7.2.0 🐎 Happy New Lunar Year – The Year of the Horse Begins! - 17 February 2026
🐎 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 Fixed broken wall texture in the Modern KitchenFixed big pot clipping through the sink in Modern KitchenFixed incorrect placement sounds for:Barrel of dark beerBarrel of light beerTortellini boxFixed checkout tablet causing plastic bowl to flip at…
- Patch 7.1.0 ❤️ Love Is in the Air – New Update Available! - 3 February 2026
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 crouching while scrolling through repair companies on gamepadFixed missing input hints when scrolling repair companies on gamepadFixed description of Marinated Chicken Leg with Caprese SaladFixed firecracker fuse sound continuing after exiting Cooking…
- Patch 7.0.6 is out Now! 🫑 - 18 December 2025
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 staining and cleaning issues in the BBQ kitchenFixed overflowing game mode descriptions in the Main MenuFixed interaction with beer barrel blocking the player cameraFixed products sometimes falling out of containers under the cutting machineFixed produc…
- Help to find a name for our little friends in Cooking 2 - 30 October 2025
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 - 30 October 2025
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 - 23 October 2025
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 - 21 October 2025
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" and help us grow as developer.If we fail you on Discord then it is our to accept your opinion here.DISCORD BBQ CHANNELThank you Chef's and below attaching what we delivered.
- YOU SPEAK WE LISTEN - BBQ PATCH 1.0 - 17 October 2025
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 quantum speed. Trust us we do not leave it. Then maybe you make as "thumbs up" and help us grow as developer.If we fail you on Discord then it is our to accept your opinion here. DISCORD BBQ CHANNELThank you in advance Chef's and below attaching wh…
- Cooking Simulator BBQ DLC IS HERE - 20% RELEASE DISCOUNT - 16 October 2025
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 to slow-smoked ribs.This is the most original expansion of the Cooking Simulator universe yet, and we can't wait to see your grillhouse creations (or kitchen disasters!).What's the first thing you're going to grill? Let us know in Discord \#cs-gener…
