Hello, Chefs 🍳🌊
Today, Coastal Kitchen Simulator is officially leaving Early Access. When we first launched, we mentioned that Early Access would run for around 3–6 months, and this month marks about six months of development. First, we want to say thank you to everyone who has supported the game with active feedback, bug reports, and other involvement. Your input has played a major role in shaping Coastal Kitchen Simulator into the game it is today.
Leaving Early Access does not mean development is finished. We will continue to listen to your feedback and work on improvements and new content so the restaurant can keep growing together with the community. To celebrate this milestone, Coastal Kitchen Simulator is also joining the Steam Winter Sale with a special discount. If you have been waiting to jump in or invite a friend, this is a great moment to do so.
This update also brings one of the most requested improvements: a new Cold Storage Room expansion, along with new Steam achievements, and also we create a Special Thanks credits for Early Access supporters, and several quality-of-life improvements.
Here is what is included in this update:
Main Updates
1. New Cold Storage Room Expansion
After you purchase the second floor expansion and reach level 25, you can unlock a new Cold Storage Room expansion. You can access it through the door on the first-floor kitchen near the refrigerator. Once unlocked, this new Cold Storage Room expands your ingredient storage area and gives you more space to organize stock for busy services.
2. New Steam Achievements
New Steam achievements have been added for you to complete. These give you more long-term goals to work toward as you grow your restaurant and master the kitchen flow.
3. Special Thanks Credits for Early Access Supporters
A new Credits page has been added to the main menu to highlight everyone who supported the game during Early Access. This includes players who shared active feedback, reported bugs, and helped spread the word about Coastal Kitchen Simulator. We apologize if any names are missing. If you were an Early Access supporter and do not see your username in the credits, you can contact us at contact[at]bewolba[dot]com and we will review it for a future update.
Improvements
1. Employee Work Area Adjustments
Employee movement has been adjusted to better match their job roles. Only Servers can freely move up to the second floor, while other roles such as Cook and Prep Cook will now work only on the first floor. This helps keep each role focused and reduces awkward pathing.
2. Clearer Dirty Table Indicators
Dirty tables are now easier to notice. A spatial icon will appear to show that a table is dirty and needs to be cleaned before the next customer is willing to sit there. This makes it clearer when you need to send someone to clean the table.
3. Fix for Placing Items to Serving Tray From Very Long Distance
We have fixed an issue where items could be placed to serving tray by an unrealistically long distance. Interactions should now feel more natural and grounded within the restaurant space.
4. Fix for Information about Preserving Item For Next Day
We have fixed an issue where notification about "preserving item for next day" appears when putting item from refrigerator to table. It should be only appears when putting item to refrigerator.
5. Bug Report Access From Main Menu
The Bug Report option can now be accessed directly from the main menu. This makes it easier for you to share issues you encounter without needing to be in a specific in-game state.
6. New In-Game BGM Rotation
New background music (BGM) has been added to the game. The new tracks will alternate with the existing BGM so the restaurant atmosphere feels more varied during longer play sessions.
Thank you once again for supporting Coastal Kitchen Simulator through Early Access. Your feedback, bug reports, and ideas have been a big part of shaping the game into what it is today.
Even though the game is now leaving Early Access, we will continue improving it and exploring new ways to make the cooking and serving experience more enjoyable. If you enjoy this update, we would greatly appreciate a review on Steam. It helps more players discover the game and supports future improvements.
Enjoy the Steam Winter Sale discount, and see you in the next update! 👋🍤✨