Hi all! Since we are close to Chef RPG’s early access release, we wanted to provide some more information on what to expect for the Early Access, and answers to some common questions.



FAQ

What will be the price?

The game will be priced at $20 USD. After launch, we may adjust the pricing of certain regions depending on currency conversions.

When will the game be available?

Chef RPG will be live 7 A.M. PDT, September 12.

How much content will there be in this Early Access?

It takes approximately 20 hours to complete the main story on a first playthrough, and the ability to continue growing your restaurants in an open world for dozens of additional hours. We will continue adding more content during the early access period.

Is hunting optional?



Hunting is completely optional in this game, and not required by the main story. You can also play through the main story with a fully vegan menu. Fishing, Farming, and Brewing are also optional activities not required by the main story.

Is this a difficult or grindy game?

Currently, there are no time requirements and no fail states for main story quests. However, your performance in important restaurant services can affect the rewards you receive, as well as your relationships with certain characters.

There is only a little bit of grind, as there are many methods to acquire ingredients and earn money. This game revolves around hosting restaurant services, and most other activities are optional.

Will there be Steamdeck and Controller Support?

We are slightly behind on Steamdeck and Controller support, due to the sheer number of menus in this game. These, along with key rebinding, will be the primary focus after launch and should be ready in a few weeks. We thank you for your patience as we work on these controller modifications, and we will post further updates on this!

Will I be able to continue playing from my Early Access safe file when the 1.0 launches?

Yes! We have structured the save system and the game to make sure you can continue using the same save file as we update the game. All of the early-game content and base systems are complete, and future updates will simply add additional content without needing to alter or reset your early game progress.

Are there Achievements in the game?



Yes! There are currently 37 Steam achievements to unlock as you progress through the game. More will be added as we continue to develop the game.

Will there be Cloud Save?

Cloud save has been enabled for this game, and cross-platform saving has been enabled between PC and Steamdeck. Once Steamdeck controls are optimized, you will be able to continue playing from your save file on the Steamdeck. Cross platform saves do not work for Mac, since Macs use a different file structure, so Macs will use their own separate cloud save.

That’s it for now! If you have further questions, you may post them down below and we can address them in future FAQs.

Oh, and one last feature! Pets!



We’ve managed to squeeze in one more feature for the Early Access. Once you progress to a certain point in the story, a pet shop will become available. After purchasing a home, you will be able to purchase pets. Upgrading your home will allow you to own more pets.



That’s it for now! Almost there!