Why Early Access?

“"We're choosing Early Access because the core gameplay of Master Gourmet Cook is already complete, and it currently offers a full 2-hour experience. But we want the game to go further, and community feedback is key to making that happen.

So far, we've implemented two chapters of gameplay. Next, we plan to prioritize polishing the upcoming chapters based on player feedback, and gradually introduce themed event gameplay.

We're committed to transparent communication, with updates planned every 7 days, and a full 1.0.0 release targeted for early 2027. We believe that together with our players, we can make Master Gourmet Cook even better."”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan for the Early Access period to last approximately 3 months, with a full 1.0.0 release targeted for early 2027.

During this time, we will focus on polishing the upcoming chapters and introducing themed event gameplay based on player feedback. We're committed to transparent communication, with updates planned every 7 days, so players can clearly see how the game is progressing toward the full release.

We believe that together with our players, we can make Master Gourmet Cook even better.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version currently includes the core gameplay with 2 chapters, giving players a solid taste of the game's foundation.

The full 1.0.0 release will expand this significantly to 8 chapters, offering a much longer and more complete story experience. In addition, the full version will include a complete progression and collection system, along with themed event mechanics, which are not yet available in Early Access.

In short, Early Access is the foundation; the full release is the complete experience. We'll be building toward that together with our community over the coming months.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version currently includes 2 complete chapters and a skill system, giving players a solid and playable experience right now.

Players can already enjoy the full core gameplay loop, including cooking, progressing through chapters, and unlocking and upgrading skills. The current build is stable and fully playable from start to finish within these two chapters.

We'll continue to improve and expand the game based on player feedback over the coming months.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features.

We want to thank Early Access players for supporting the game during development, so they will be able to get the full experience at the lower Early Access price. The price increase will only take effect when the full version is released.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We're going to make the Steam Community Hub our main home base for communication. We'll be regularly reading through every suggestion and bug report you send our way, and we'll keep you in the loop with bi-weekly dev logs and update previews, so you always know what we're working on and what we're thinking.”