Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together
Steam News 9 April 20261mo ago

HOTFIX #5

Hi Chefs! Time for another hotfix! Without further ado, here’s what’s included in this update: Features & Improvements Minor Multiplayer performance improvements Optimization of heat sense and spoilage sense systems UI…

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Full Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together update

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Extracted changes

10 fixes3 additions5 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
  • Fixes
fixedHi Chefs! Time for another hotfix! Without further ado, here’s what’s included in this update: Features & Improvements
changedMinor Multiplayer performance improvements
changedUI performance improvements, including optimized input hint allocations
fixedShortcuts & Menu Access Added shortcuts for quick access to key panels: • Blueprints (B) • Day Menu (M) • Orders (O) • Quests (J) • Changed the player list shortcut from B to G to avoid conflicts • Added Wooden Spoon to first-day shop purchases made by Mentor Bug Fixes • Fixed issue where the “Spiced” tag did not appear after adding the required seasoning • Fixed issue where the “Meat” tag did not appear in dishes containing meat Soup-related fixes and improvements
addedAdded small tolerance for ingredient and seasoning amounts before triggering errors - Previously, differences as small as 1mg could cause issues due to rounding
addedAdded mixture type localization on container hover

Hi Chefs! Time for another hotfix! Without further ado, here’s what’s included in this update: Features & Improvements

  • Minor Multiplayer performance improvements

  • Optimization of heat sense and spoilage sense systems

  • UI performance improvements, including optimized input hint allocations

Shortcuts & Menu Access Added shortcuts for quick access to key panels: • Blueprints (B) • Day Menu (M) • Orders (O) • Quests (J) • Changed the player list shortcut from B to G to avoid conflicts • Added Wooden Spoon to first-day shop purchases made by Mentor Bug Fixes • Fixed issue where the “Spiced” tag did not appear after adding the required seasoning • Fixed issue where the “Meat” tag did not appear in dishes containing meat Soup-related fixes and improvements

  • Added small tolerance for ingredient and seasoning amounts before triggering errors - Previously, differences as small as 1mg could cause issues due to rounding

  • Added mixture type localization on container hover

  • Fixed inconsistencies in flavor compared to blueprints in blended recipes

  • Updated soup quest logic

  • Improved cooking state logic for ingredient cells

  • Cooking state now changes only when temperature increases

  • Fixes issues such as croutons becoming “cooked” after being added to hot soup

Other

  • Fixed accepting orders via the Orders app

  • Pinned orders in chat now display correctly

  • Fix for client joining host (rare cases)

  • Fixed day phase multiplier calculation

Stats Manager

  • Fixed how quests are saved and loaded

  • Quest progression should now persist correctly after loading a save - Note: previously missing data cannot be restored in older saves

  • Optimization for ingredient pieces

  • Fixed Pineapple Pieces hover issue and BBQ Cheeseburger recipe problem:

Updated localization for Pineapple Pieces Fixed BBQ Cheeseburger recipe so Emmentaler is sliced correctly

  • Fixed multi-seasoning not working on stackable ingredient slices

  • Fixed ingredient data pool using incorrect thermal capacities

We’re doing our best going through all the feedback you’ve been sharing with us, reading your reports, discussions, and suggestions across every channel. It really helps us understand what matters most to you and where the game can be improved.

Our team is actively working to turn that feedback into real changes, whether that means fixing issues, improving existing systems, or adding quality of life features that make the game feel better moment to moment.

We truly appreciate how engaged and supportive this community has been. Your feedback plays a huge role in shaping the game, and we’ll keep doing our best to deliver updates that reflect what you’re telling us. As always, thank you for your continued feedback and support. Keep it coming! Big Cheese Studio

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Steam News / 9 April 2026

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