Star Chef Simulator

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• Patch Notes·14 Sept 2026Official

  Star Chef Simulator | Update v1.2.1

  Update v1.2.1 is now available! We've fixed a few issues discovered with the latest update.Investigating:Instant drag with gamepad still not workingThreshold für gamepad buttons not working properlyUsing inventories with gamepad not working properlyBug Fixes:Settings buttons are now correctly locked when switched left or right with gamepadHopefully fixed that you weren't able to drag instantly with gamepad inside inventoriesAdded a gamepad button threshold so widgets don't instantly close again after openingFixed start day keybinding icon wasn't being updated properly in HUDImprovements:Added missing sound to settings buttons when switched with gamepadAdded keybinding for dragging instantly inside inventories (for gamepad as well)Added some missing translations Your feedback is crucial to the further development of Star Chef Simulator. If you have any suggestions, comments or discovered bugs in the game, please feel free to share them with us using the Steam forum or our Discord server.
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• Patch Notes·12 Sept 2026Official

  Star Chef Simulator | Update v1.2.0

  Update v1.2.0 is now available! This is our second larger patch since the full release, including new features requested by the community!Gamepad supportWe've added gamepad support for XBOX, PlayStation, SteamDeck and Switch controllers. You can customize their keybindings in the settings.UI navigation works through a virtual mouse cursor controlled with your right stick or trackpad. To ensure smooth gameplay, select the official gamepad layout by Division Software in the Steam Input settings of the game (should be pre-selected).XBOXPlayStationSteam DeckSteam Deck supportYou can find more information about the game's Steam Deck support here.Eating animationsAt the moment we're testing around with eating animations for customers in the game. We'll add them with a future update.CounterYou can now store up to 14 prepared dishes in the counter so they don't lose durability. But keep in mind that some dishes require to be warm and should be freshly cooked.Waiters also take dishes from both here and the call bell in your kitchen.Sprinkler SystemYou can now buy a sprinkler system for your kitchen to extinguish fires automatically.DoormatYou can now buy a doormat to help keep the restaurant clean.Some fixes and improvements probably aren't listed below unfortunately, as I somehow lost the patch notes file while I was on vacation, sorry! xDBugs:Fixed lag when a tooltip widget was displayedFixed jittering of some animationsFixed dish breaking sometimes after putting it back in crockery cabinetFixed pans and pots snapping to the gas cooker when placing them on the microwave tableImprovements:Improved fire extinguisher particle (looks more fluid and reacts to collision now)Optimized some niagara particle systemsOptimized some translucent materialsYou no longer die instantly if a fire spawns inside youPedestrians walk through each other less often nowAdded keybind for starting the dayTooltip widget no longer scales with UI scale, instead only the text size changesFeatures:You ca...
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• Announcements·12 Sept 2026Official

  Steam Deck Support

  UI navigation / controlsWhile there is no full support for the gamepad itself, you can navigate through UI using the trackpad or touch input. Make sure the official Steam Deck layout by Division Software is selected in the Steam Input settings of the game (should be pre-selected).Graphics settingsYou may have to manually decrease the game's graphics settings to ensure smooth gameplay on the Steam Deck. These are our recommended settings for 40-50FPS.
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• Patch Notes·21 Aug 2026Official

  Star Chef Simulator | Update v1.1.0

  Update v1.1.0 is now available! This is our first larger patch since the full release, including many QoL-Improvements and fixes!For the cozy souls out there we've implemented a new difficulty mode, the "Cozy" mode. Customers have infinite patience, groceries don't expire and you don't run out of stamina when sprinting.In addition, we've added Italian localization to the game, as one of you guys requested!Bugs:Fixed sink collision blocking sponge washing sometimesFixed knife sharpening animation stopping too earlyFixed that you weren't able to put oil into a pan on the gas cookerFixed moving fans forcing nav mesh to update every frameFixed groceries burning instantly if you kept the pan on the plateImprovements:Groceries now take more time to cool downYou can now exit the knife sharpener minigame with \Added inventory keybind tooltip for dragging instantlyIncreased brightness of some grocery iconsYour tutorial progress gets saved now if you leave the gameDecreased limit for mouse sensitivity to 10%Animation performance optimizationsRemoved 35min option for day lengthSubtitle duration is a slider nowChanged design of keybinding buttons for better visibilityYou can now set the alarm clock without specifically looking at the switcherAdded "infinite" as option for customer patienceReworked roasting, cooking and frying mechanicRoasting, cooking and frying progress is being displayed in the tooltip nowYou can now put assembled dishes on the tray while holding itFeatures:You can now decide whether to hold or toggle the recipe with \The shop now indicates whether a grocery is required for your menuAdded new difficulty mode "Cozy" (less customers, no durability loss, infinite customer patience)Added settings option for customers to ignore grocery durabiltyAdded settings toggle for infinite staminaAdded italian localizationAdded a new Steam achievement Your feedback is crucial to the further development of Star Chef Simulator. If you have any suggestions, comments or discover...
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• Patch Notes·17 Aug 2026Official

  Star Chef Simulator | Update v1.0.2b

  Update v1.0.2b is now available! Check out numerous changes and improvements, including balancing and bug fixes.Bug Fixes:Fixed one outdoor light type always being onFixed materials on outdoor lights applying with a delayFixed that you weren't able to throw away items with the cutting boardFixed dish sometimes being placed wrong by waiterFixed that customer audio from other floor wasn't muffledFixed customer audio not playing if player wasn't in range firstImprovements:Slightly adjusted payment for some dishesImproved placement of dish and drink on the waiter's tray Your feedback is crucial to the further development of Star Chef Simulator. If you have any suggestions, comments or discovered bugs in the game, please feel free to share them with us using the Steam forum or our Discord server.
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