To help you celebrate this very special day, we've released a small update.
This is the first one of many content updates that we're planning to release.
Please not that:
1. The update is permanently available for everyone for free!
2. We're going to release similar updates for other occasions, events and celebrations from all over the world. Feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments :)

What's new?

• 2 new ingredients (T-Bone Steak and Red Potatoes)
  
• New upgradeable recipe (3 stages) for T-Bone Steak
  
• New kitchen decoration
  
• FIRECRACKERS! Oh boy, we know you're going to have tons of fun with that! And BTW, the ladle is on the way! We know you want it :)

Firecrackers can be bought in the box.
New decoration can be accessed by using the laptop :)

Let us know how you like the new stuff!

Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

Below you can find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the game and it's future. Please read :)

1. Are you going to add more content? More dishes, kitchens, utensils, mechanics? DLC?
Yes, of course! Right now our main focus is patching the game and fixing any issues. We're releasing patches frequently so we can start working on extra content ASAP. We promise to update you with more information regarding new features as soon as we've got any details confirmed. Stay tuned!

1.1 We want a ladde! Are you guys going to add a ladle?
Yes! It's coming sooner than you'd think :)

2. VR?
Right now our main focus is patching the game. We know that you guys would love VR and so do we! As soon as we've got some solid info, we'll let you know.

3. Multiplayer/Co-Op?
We're 100% aware that you guys would love to have it. The game was designed as a single player experience and we'll need to check if and in what form it's possible. We're considering it but we just need a little more time before we can say anything for sure.

4. More platforms? PS4, XBOX ONE, MAC?
We're considering it but can't confirm anything yet :)

5. Is my PC going to run the game?
Please check the requirements on the Steam store page.
Alternatively, you can use this site: https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/requirements/cooking-simulator/18846

5.1 How can I check my PC specs?
Follow these steps:
1. Press Win + R
2. Type in "dxdiag.exe"
3. Press Enter

6. I can't save my game/my game is stuck on 'Saving' screen in tutorial, what to do?
Try these possible solutions:

• In most cases, the antivirus is responsible for this. You can turn it off or add a game as an exception
  
• If the point above doesn't help: Open steam -> Library -> Right Click on Cooking Simulator -> Properties -> Local Files -> Browse local files -> Right Click on CookingSim.exe -> Compatibility -> Check Run this program as an Administrator
  
• Next go to: Security -> Select your username -> Edit -> Check Full control -> Apply -> Ok
  
• If the problem still exists, ask the developers. It's best to find us on our discord server: https://discord.gg/7m8UZyM

7. How can I access the latest update?
We publish new patches on the beta branch and once they're approved they're transferred onto the default branch.
How to access the beta branch:
1 .Go to your Steam Library
2. Right-click on Cooking Simulator and select "Properties"
3. Go to the tab marked "Betas"
4. In the drop-down box, select "beta"
5. Wait for the game to finish updating, you should see the branch name listed after the game name.

8. I need some tech support!
Feel free to talk to us on our official discord server. We usually need some more info before we can start working on a fix for you.
https://discord.gg/7m8UZyM

9. I've found a translation error! Where can I report it?
The best place is our discord server: https://discord.gg/7m8UZyM
Great guys from our community are proofreading all the translations. Feel free to join them :)

10. Are there going to be more languages available?
Yes! Currently we're working on Japanese. Also, our lovely community is preparing Czech, Dutch, Hungarian and Lithuanian <3

11. How can I add my own radio stations or music?
You can add radio stations by pasting URL in the Audio settings.

Follow this video on how to get the URL: https://youtu.be/giz9eOSubgY
You can play your own music by pasting it's folder path in audio settings or by pasting the files into the path shown on the screen above.

12. I can't flip stuff! Can you help me?
The game mechanics require some getting used to. You flip either in context mode or manually by holding shift and rotating the spatula. You can also buy a Heatproof Gloves perk and do it with your bare hands.
Here's a video on how to flip using the spatula: https://youtu.be/iA-AtLsTqaU

13. How can I support the game?
First of all, we're glad to hear you're enjoying the game! The best way to support us is by leaving Cooking Simulator a positive review on Steam. This will allow us to add more stuff to the game sooner :)

In case you have some more questions, need tech support or you'd like to chat with thousands of other players, feel free to join our discord server:
https://discord.gg/7m8UZyM

Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

There's a new patch 1.2.7.13272 available on the beta branch!
Updates:

• Added culinary Contests
  
• Improved textures for damaged stands
  
• Added 'Are you sure?' window before exiting to the Main Menu
  
• Improved balance for Chicken Leg with Caprese Salad, Marinated Chicken Leg with Caprese Salad, Duck Breast with Apples
  
• Fixed shadows underneath held objects
  
• Fixed saving error that appeared on the day of Food Critic's visit
  
• Fixed an error that made it impossible to see saved games in the 'Load Game' window

How to access the beta branch:
1 .Go to your Steam Library
2. Right-click on Cooking Simulator and select "Properties"
3. Go to the tab marked "Betas"
4. In the drop-down box, select "beta"
5. Wait for the game to finish updating, you should see the branch name listed after the game name.

More updates coming soon!

Best Regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

Hey Chefs!
Patch 1.2.6.13253 is available on the main branch!
Updates:

• Added a pointer for pouring liquids
  
• Fixed an error that caused the coursor to freeze when using the food processor
  
• Fixed UI errors that appeared on the TV when using certain perks

There's going to be a larger patch 1.2.7 available after the weekend :)

Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

We're very proud of the worldwide community that gathered around the game. Since the release you guys have been sharing with us various suggestions on how to improve current translations. Some people even reached out to us and offered to translate the game into their languages! Thank you for all the support, you're the best :)

In order to make life a bit easier, we've launched new rooms on our discord server to ensure the easy flow of communication between the players and the devs.
Current we're looking for:

• People who would like to proofread current translations
  
• People who would like to prepare new translations

If you'd like to help us, please click on the link below and tell us a bit more about yourself by submitting an application on discord :)
https://discord.gg/uQS7mTZ

Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

There's a new patch available for testing on the beta branch!
Updates:

• Added a pointer for pouring liquids
  
• Fixed an error that caused the coursor to freeze when using the food processor
  
• Fixed UI errors that appeared on the TV when using certain perks
  
• Added a popup window that appears when the GPU is below the minumum requirements

How to access the beta branch:
1 .Go to your Steam Library
2. Right-click on Cooking Simulator and select "Properties"
3. Go to the tab marked "Betas"
4. In the drop-down box, select "beta"
5. Wait for the game to finish updating, you should see the branch name listed after the game name.

More updates coming soon!
Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

Patch 1.2.5.13087 has been approved and moved into the main branch!
Hope you will have a lot of fun playing.

Updates:
New renders for certain dishes
New fixed salmon steak model
Fixes bugs related to the frying basket
Fixed bugs related to beef chuck
Fixed 'Guest Complaints'
Improved some colliders in the kitchen
Fixed an error that restored certain settings changes (target frame rate, mouse smooth)

More updates coming soon!
Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

There's a new patch available for testing on the beta branch.
Updates:

• New renders for certain dishes
  
• New fixed salmon steak model
  
• Fixes bugs related to the frying basket
  
• Fixed bugs related to beef chuck
  
• Fixed 'Guest Complaints'
  
• Improved some colliders in the kitchen
  
• Fixed an error that restored certain settings changes (target frame rate, mouse smooth)

How to access the beta branch:
1 .Go to your Steam Library
2. Right-click on Cooking Simulator and select "Properties"
3. Go to the tab marked "Betas"
4. In the drop-down box, select "beta"
5. Wait for the game to finish updating, you should see the branch name listed after the game name.

More updates coming soon!
Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

Patch 1.2.4.13045 has been approved and transfered into the main branch!

Updates:

• Added option to limit FPS in the General Settings. This might be a solution for some players who are experiencing high temperatures on their GPUs :)
  
• From a new box will be spawned in the kitchen, if all the others got burnt. NOTE: In career mode a new box will spawn at the beginning of the next day!
  
• Fixed Gazpacho rating errors
  
• Fixed a text error in the Calo Verde recipe
  
• Perk Refund now works properly
  
• Various localisation fixes
  
• Achievement Dish Upgrade All now works properly
  
• From now on a correct icon will be displayed, when the player tries to place too large object into the microwave
  
• Fixed and error that allowed to detach and carry a working TV screen
  
• Fixed errors related to saving the game

More updates coming soon!
Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team

Thank you for helping us improve the game, your feedback and bug reports are a great support!

Patch 1.2.4.13045 has been released on the beta branch. Please note that this is the last patch before the weekend.
Updates:

• Added option to limit FPS in the General Settings. This might be a solution for some players who are experiencing high temperatures on their GPUs :)
  
• From a new box will be spawned in the kitchen, if all the others got burnt. NOTE: In career mode a new box will spawn at the beginning of the next day!
  
• Fixed Gazpacho rating errors
  
• Fixed a text error in the Calo Verde recipe
  
• Perk Refund now works properly
  
• Various localisation fixes
  
• Achievement Dish Upgrade All now works properly
  
• From now on a correct icon will be displayed, when the player tries to place too large object into the microwave
  
• Fixed and error that allowed to detach and carry a working TV screen
  
• Fixed errors related to saving the game

How to access the beta branch:
1 .Go to your Steam Library
2. Right-click on Cooking Simulator and select "Properties"
3. Go to the tab marked "Betas"
4. In the drop-down box, select "beta"
5. Wait for the game to finish updating, you should see the branch name listed after the game name.

More updates coming soon!
Best regards,
Cooking Simulator Dev Team