Introducing Overcooked! 2 [FAQs]

[Lauren_Team17]

Hey Chefs!

Welcome to the Overcooked! 2 forum!

Keen to learn more about the game? Looking for tips or level strategies? Want to connect with other players for some online multiplayer kitchen action? Then you have come to the right place!

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FAQS

When was Overcooked! 2 released?
August 7th 2018

Which platforms is Overcooked! 2 available on?
You can play Overcooked! 2 on Steam (PC, Mac, Linux), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

What new features are there in the sequel?
Overcooked! 2 features online multiplayer, as well as brand new dynamic kitchens, new recipes, new chefs, and the ability to throw food across kitchens! (The test of a true 3-Star chef!)

We've also added in New Game+ and practice mode!

How many recipes are there?
There are 9 main recipes each with multiple variations, as well as 3 new seasonal recipes included in the Kevin's Christmas Cracker update!

How many chefs are in Overcooked! 2?
There are 24 chefs in the base game plus...

Free update chefs:
Kevin's Christmas Cracker - 2 chefs
Chinese New Year - 2 chefs
Winter Wonderland - 2 chefs
Spring Festival - 2 chefs

DLC chefs:
Too Many Cooks - 5 chefs
Surf 'n' Turf - 2 chefs
Campfire Cook Off - 4 chefs
Night of the Hangry Horde - 4 chefs
All At Sea chef pack - 5 chefs
Carnival of Chaos - 4 chefs

Is my favourite Overcooked chef in the sequel?
Yes! We’ve brought back some familiar Overcooked faces, including fan-favourite Raccoon Chef! You can also now get Boxhead chef as part of the Night of the Hangry Horde DLC too!

What exactly are “dynamic kitchens”?
‘Dynamic’ kitchens are kitchens that can change on the fly. Be prepared for changes in environment, kitchen layout, and other interferences as you cook your way through the Onion Kingdom!

What is New Game+?
Overcooked! 2 features New Game+ which adds a fourth star to the score system. This is an extra challenge for our seasoned chefs who have have achieved 3 stars on all kitchens in the game.

How many players does Overcooked! 2 support?
Overcooked! 2 supports up to four players in either local or online play. On Nintendo Switch, we also support wireless multiplayer for up to four players.

With up to three local players sharing a console or computer it is then possible to also play with other players online. On Nintendo Switch, when two or three players are in the game locally, online friends can search for and join their game. On Steam, PS4 and Xbox other players can join a game online through matchmaking.

PC/Mac/Linux players can split the keyboard between two people when playing locally. All players will need their own controller or keyboard to join the game when playing online.

Can I team up with random players, or do I need to add people to my friends list?
You can use the in-game lobby/matchmaking system to find other players in the Arcade and Versus modes. For the story/campaign mode - you will need to invite players from your friends list to play together.

Will you be patching online multiplayer into the original Overcooked?
Overcooked was designed and built as a local co-op game and therefore the infrastructure for online multiplayer just isn’t there. We have no plans to do this.

Does Overcooked! 2 support in-game chat?
You’ll be able to communicate with team mates via in-game chat on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Players on Steam and Nintendo Switch will need to use a third-party chat service, such as Steam voice chat, Skype or Discord.

If you're looking for other chefs to team up with, head over to our matchmaking forum here on Steam, or join the Team17 Discord[discordapp.com].

Does Overcooked! 2 have multiple save slots?
Yes, there are three save slots on all platforms.

What resolution does the game play at?
On Nintendo Switch in docked mode, Overcooked! 2 runs at 1080p and in handheld mode it runs at 720p. On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the game runs at 1080p. On PC, the game supports up to 4K resolution.

I missed out on the pre-order bonus, can I buy the ‘Too Many Cooks’ pack separately?
Yes! There is no need to worry if you were unable to pre-order Overcooked! 2, you can purchase the 'Too Many Cooks' pack separately. This DLC pack contains five extra chefs to represent you in the kitchen: Walrus, Monkey, Alien, Calico Cat, and Unicorn!

Why is the Platypus Chef a Nintendo Switch exclusive and will I be able to purchase/download it on other platforms?
The response to Overcooked from Nintendo Switch players has been phenomenal, and we have our dedicated fans all over the world to thank for that!

Nintendo has been a great champion of Overcooked in all regions and worked with us closely on our announcement for Overcooked! 2 at E3 2018 so we thought this would be a great bonus for our passionate Nintendo playerbase.

There are currently no plans to bring the Platypus chef to other platforms.

Are there any plans for DLC?
Yes. There are four pieces of DLC available.
Surf 'n' Turf
Campfire Cook Off
Night of the Hangry Horde
Carnival of Chaos


Is a season pass available?
Yes! You can now purchase a season pass for Overcooked! 2 that will give you access to all 2019 DLC - Campfire Cook Off, Night of the Hangry Horde and Carnival of Chaos.


What is 'Kevin's Christmas Cracker'?
'Kevin's Christmas Cracker' is a free festive update for Overcooked! 2. It includes:

• Five Christmassy kitchens!
  
• Three sweet new recipes: mince pies, Christmas pudding and hot chocolate!
  
• Two new chilly chefs – elf and snowman!
  
• Practice mode - unlimited time, unlimited orders. Cook as much as you like!

What is included in the Chinese New Year update?
The Chinese New Year update is the second piece of free seasonal content for Overcooked! 2. It includes:

• Seven beautifully themed kitchens!
  
• Two new seasonal recipes: fruit platter and hot pot!
  
• Two new seasonal chefs: ornate Chinese dragon and fancy 'Year of the Pig' pig chef!
  
• New game mode: 'Survival Mode' - Every dish served adds precious seconds to the timer, see how long you can survive!

What is Winter Wonderland?
Winter Wonderland is the third piece of free seasonal content for Overcooked! 2. It includes:

• Five new seasonally dressed kitchens inspired by the 2019 DLC packs (Campfire Cook Off, Night of the Hangry Horde and Carnival of Chaos)
  
• Two new chefs – Reindeer Chef and Present Head Chef
  
• Horde Mode – now includes festive enemies! (Who knew candy canes could be so terrifying?!)
  
• Five seasonal recipes – hot chocolate, pancakes, roast dinners, Christmas puddings and mince pies!

What is the Spring Festival update?

Celebrate the Year of the Rat with this free seasonal update, coming to Steam on July 5th!

• Cook two delicious seasonal recipes – bubbling hot pots and fresh fruit platters
  
• Five new beautifully themed Lunar New Year kitchens
  
• Two new chefs added to the roster – rat chef and turtle chef

What is Sun’s Out, Buns Out?

Get the party started with this hot free seasonal update!

• Two new lovable canine chefs
  
• Tasty summer recipes – ice cream float & summer salad
  
• Five new colourful kitchens with parade theming – look out for fireworks, confetti and parade floats!

What is Moon Harvest?

Celebrate Moon Harvest in this free seasonal update!

• Five new seasonal kitchens
  
• A new kitchen hazard to contend with – lily pads!
  
• A new recipe: mooncake – cook up three delicious variations of this traditional dessert

What languages is Overcooked! 2 available in?

Steam: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Traditional Chinese.

Xbox One: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Polish.

PlayStation 4: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Traditional Chinese.

Nintendo Switch: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese.

Forum Rules:

Please adhere to the official Steam Discussions rules and guidelines, which can be found HERE. But most importantly – be nice to each other!

Remember: The search bar is your friend! If you have an Overcooked 2 question, search the forum – the answer may already be there! If it’s not, start a new thread – the team and community will be happy to help!

[Lauren_Team17]

Originally posted by Spect3r:

I am expecting 4-packs and a generous discount for the owners of the original game.

As Rabbimeister rightly said, sadly Steam does not allow 4-packs anymore.

There are no plans for a discount offer at present, but I can certainly feed this back to the team.

[Tommy]

Hello Devs,
The music you use in the first game has a free license of use?
I ask this because I have heard in a couple of tv shows the music from overcooked

[Lauren_Team17]

Originally posted by Tommy:

Hello Devs,
The music you use in the first game has a free license of use?
I ask this because I have heard in a couple of tv shows the music from overcooked

Hi Tommy!

The music in the original game was licensed to an external party, which Ghost Town Games had permission to use.

Overcooked! 2 has a completely original soundtrack :)

[kamirose]

Originally posted by Lauren_Team17:

Originally posted by Finalninjadog:

That’s not what I mean. What I’m asking is if there’s actually difference in terms of the single player experience and playability from the original game to the new Overcooked

Overcooked 1 solo is like playing those games where you have to split you concentration between two actions/characters at the same time which is rather difficult to do on its own. When you take into consideration the fact that there’s a time limit, you lose money for each failed dish and you have to get enough money to earn at least 1 star to progress to the next level, it’s pretty much impossible for a solo player to progress very far, let alone complete the game without any assistance in the kitchen.

What I’m asking is, is there any in-game support for those of us who are predominantly bound to solo playing so that we stand a chance of actually playing the game? Perhaps some sort of boost/buff which increases the amount of money a dish produces or slows down the timer for each individual dish, or maybe an NPC chef assistant who could be assigned to chop food or wash dishes? Is it actually possible to play this game in single player?

We don’t have NPC chefs in Overcooked! 2, but in single player you get 2 chefs that you can swap between.

The score boundaries for single player are also lower than if you’re playing with other players - to make the game difficulty and scoring system more balanced.

I really disliked the "swap between two chefs" mechanic for Overcooked 1, to the point that I refunded the game. I'm disappointed that it's returning in Overcooked 2, though the online multiplayer will at least make it possible to find a second person to make actually playable if you don't have a second local person around. I typically don't like playing these types of games with strangers, though, so hopefully I'll know a person who plays this game :/

[Finalninjadog]

Originally posted by kamirose:

Originally posted by Lauren_Team17:

We don’t have NPC chefs in Overcooked! 2, but in single player you get 2 chefs that you can swap between.

The score boundaries for single player are also lower than if you’re playing with other players - to make the game difficulty and scoring system more balanced.

I really disliked the "swap between two chefs" mechanic for Overcooked 1, to the point that I refunded the game. I'm disappointed that it's returning in Overcooked 2, though the online multiplayer will at least make it possible to find a second person to make actually playable if you don't have a second local person around. I typically don't like playing these types of games with strangers, though, so hopefully I'll know a person who plays this game :/

Agreed, the Nintendo Switch version isn’t so bad since there’s not so many controls on the game pad but the PC version is just unbearable, I don’t think it actually tells you how to switch between chefs so you basically have to play as both chefs at once.

I ended up getting the Nintendo Switch version a couple months ago for a holiday, in the hopes of actually being able to play this with someone else and actually progress further in the game. Though even with 2 players it seems like you can’t even reach the end of the game since you have to collect a certain amount of stars in total to unlock levels (I thought it was just a minimum of 1 star in each level to unlock the next).

I would have tried refunding the original pc version I got since its impossible to play, but fortunately I got it in a Sale for like £7 so it’s not that much, plus it’s been years since I first got it.

[Tommy]

Me and my wife got three stars in every level and DLC witch practice.
It is not that difficult except the frozen levels but it is imposible with only one player.

[neutrinotrap]

Hi, guys,

first of all, thanks for the first game, it was awesome (it's a miracle I haven't lost any friends during the local coop considering all the coach fights and swears when someone's performance isn't good enough to achieve the three-star rating);

second, thanks for the promised linux build for the second game, much appreciated!

So I'm writing you cause I've noticed that there's no Russian localization for the second game (and from what I see, for the 1st one also), so is it possible to volunteer to help you with the Russian localization? Cause I know there're a lot of russian players who would like to see the game(s) localized, even if there isn't much text in it.

Thanks in advance for any answer, and have a good day!

[Gvaedyn]

Do you plan to add modding support (EG. Make your own levels)?

[Lauren_Team17]

Originally posted by Deithwen:

Do you plan to add modding support (EG. Make your own levels)?

We don't have any plans to add modding support/Steam workshop to the game, but we'll let you know if that changes.

[Albi]

Will Overcooked 2 will support 60 fps/full 360 degree movement (instead of 8 way) on Switch?

[David_Glz21]

Overcooked needs a level editor!!!!

[MentalRobot]

The Xbox store says the game will release 8/6/2018 6:00pm for me, Which is in about 2 hours.

Is this correct? I've been excited but then just read this post which says otherwise.

[Trockenmatt]

Originally posted by kamirose:

Originally posted by Lauren_Team17:

We don’t have NPC chefs in Overcooked! 2, but in single player you get 2 chefs that you can swap between.

The score boundaries for single player are also lower than if you’re playing with other players - to make the game difficulty and scoring system more balanced.

I really disliked the "swap between two chefs" mechanic for Overcooked 1, to the point that I refunded the game. I'm disappointed that it's returning in Overcooked 2, though the online multiplayer will at least make it possible to find a second person to make actually playable if you don't have a second local person around. I typically don't like playing these types of games with strangers, though, so hopefully I'll know a person who plays this game :/

Have you heard of Parsec? It's a way to play local multiplayer games online with your friends. Honestly, I hated the singleplayer aspect of Overcooked 1 as well, so I used Parsec to play with friends. I'd definitely suggest it!

[an eggsalad sandwich]

I three starred the entire first game solo. People like to complain. You switch with LB if you can't handle controlling both at once, and it increases the required chopping time if you're playing that way so you have more time to maneuver your other character. The score adjustment for playing shorthanded is significant.

Or make some friends, sheesh.

[Kijek3]

Little mistake: Steam has Traditional Chinese on launch but You mentioned it also in Coming Soon section.
I can't wait! :D