We've been giving Hotpot Party's kitchen a new look. Put the earlier build next to the current one and the difference is pretty obvious.

The kitchen now has wooden counters, warmer lighting, plants and hanging lanterns. The order cards and ingredient panels have had a visual overhaul too. It feels much more like a little restaurant.

The earlier kitchen

Earlier development build.

The kitchen now

Current development build. These are different gameplay moments, so the orders and player progress don't match.

The shared conveyor is still at the centre of it all. You can play solo or with up to four players in local co-op, trying to get the ingredients you need while everyone else is cooking too.

Here's the current kitchen in motion:

There's more work ahead. What do you think of the new look?

If you'd like to follow along, wishlist Hotpot Party here on Steam. You can also find more about the game on our website, or join our Discord for development clips and a closer look at what we're making.