Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron News & Patch Notes

EliteRewardFont HotFix

Fixed a bug where exiting the Elite Battle reward selection would also skip the shop. Fixed an issue where repeatedly pressing ESC could cause the game to become unresponsive. Fixed a bug where the Reaper’s Scythe could not be purchased. Adjusted the difficulty curve.

1. Fixed an issue with the number displayed on the reroll button 2. Clarified ingredient and relic descriptions 3. Added a warning popup when starting a new game while continue data exists 4. Removed the experience gain delay when restarting from Level 0 5. Adjusted shop rerolls so that the previously shown relic cannot appear again immediately 6. Fixed an issue where the START button would not appear during boss battles

Fixed an issue where unlock conditions were not being evaluated correctly Made minor balance adjustments to individual ingredients Polished various text entries

1. Clarified the descriptions of several ingredients. 2. Added Chinese translations for BookSize1/2/3/4. 3. Added QQ link integration. 4. Fixed an issue where custom dish names could display incorrectly.

- Fixed item unlock bugs. - Made minor balance adjustments. - Further fixed Chinese font rendering issues. - Fixed localization and data-related issues.

JP font Break issue hotfix

Fixed font rendering issues across multiple languages Fixed an early-game card-related bug Fixed bugs occurring during scene transitions

Fixed a data bug Fixed issues with the Japanese localization

* Fixed an issue where the second boss battle could not progress. * Fixed an issue where leftover demo data caused the game to start with 6 ingredients. * Fixed an issue with the Elf relic data. * Improved language switching stability when returning to an encounter after changing the language.

HotFix : English)PenaltyNameBug

Hotfix: Fixed an issue preventing progress during the intro(SC/TC/JP)

Hey everyone! The Cosmic Cauldron is finally bubbling... Thank you for helping us reach 36,000 wishlists! Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron is officially available now on Steam! 🎉 Step into the kitchen of Stewpendous Spoons, build your ingredient deck, create chaotic cosmic reactions, and serve bizarre patrons before you become the next ingredient yourself. https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3330210/b5375b54eeab4b2fa145816cee0518e451c68b6a/ss_b5375b54eeab4b2fa145816cee0518e451c68b6a.1920x1080.jpg?t=1784113150

Welcome to Stewpendous Spoons!

As the restaurant's witch chef, you will drop ingredients into the legendary Cosmic Cauldron and watch them bounce, collide, merge, and transform. Every run challenges you to experiment with new combinations, discover powerful synergies, and prepare the perfect dish for customers from across the universe.

What Awaits You in the Full Game?

261 ingredients to discover and combine
110 cosmic artifacts to collect
50+ deck archetypes to experiment with
40 customers with unique personalities
60+ customer visit stories
10+ elite bosses
An epic final Cosmic Boss battle
A complete story mode filled with strange characters and cosmic mysteries
Runs lasting approximately 30 minutes
Around 10 hours to complete the main journey

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Choose Your Level of Cosmic Chaos

The full game includes four difficulty settings, ranging from a cozy and approachable cooking adventure to brutal cosmic chaos for chefs looking for a serious challenge. Whether you want to relax and discover new combinations or carefully optimize every ingredient interaction, there is a difficulty setting for you.

Steam Deck Verified 🎮

We are also excited to confirm that Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron is officially Steam Deck Verified! You can now run Stewpendous Spoons and cook your way across the universe wherever you go. https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3330210/f9f37d47629ff1d4492f198cb441b7f82e44c576/ss_f9f37d47629ff1d4492f198cb441b7f82e44c576.1920x1080.jpg?t=1784113150

Thank You! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who wishlisted the game, played the demo, shared feedback, told their friends, and supported our weird little intergalactic restaurant. Your encouragement helped us turn Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron into a much bigger, deeper, and stranger cosmic cooking adventure. We cannot wait to see the decks you create, the ingredients you combine, and the dishes you serve. Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron is available now on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3330210/Kinny_and_the_Cosmic_Cauldron/

Hey everyone! We just released a new demo update for Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron. This update focuses on polishing the overall experience, adding new ingredients and relic content, improving encounters, and making the game feel better across different devices, including Steam Deck. As always, thank you so much for playing the demo and sharing your feedback with us. It helps us shape the game with every update.

✨ Polish

Updated ingredient and relic sprites.
Updated ingredient and relic icons.
Improved the overall gameplay experience with Steam Deck support in mind.

🍒 New Ingredients Added

The following new ingredients have been added to the demo:

Cherry
Cherry Pit
Cherry Cola
Devil
Demon King
Kimchi Cheese Man
Cheese
Blue Cheese
Skeleton
Skeleton Warrior
Skeleton Knight
Lich

🦴 New Relic Added

Titanium Bone

🌌 Encounter Improvements and Additions

Added new encounters.
Adjusted some existing encounters so that choices lead to more meaningful decisions.

🛠️ Quality-of-Life Improvements

Added an encounter skip feature.
Improved the intro so that it is automatically skipped after being viewed once.

⚙️ System Improvements

Adjusted the bonus score sequence after cooking so that it is now affected by game speed.
Separated the score sequence for relic effects, making it easier to see when points are gained from relics.

🌐 Language and UI Improvements

Improved the visibility of Simplified Chinese text.
Changed the font and fixed issues where some characters were displayed incorrectly.

Thank You for Playing!

Thank you again for trying the demo and supporting Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron. We are continuing to improve the game as we get closer to release, and your feedback means a lot to us. If you enjoyed the demo, please consider adding the game to your wishlist. It helps us a lot and makes sure you get notified when the full game is ready on July 27th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3330210/Kinny_and_the_Cosmic_Cauldron/

Great news! Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron is now officially Steam Deck Verified, so you’ll be able to brew cosmic chaos, drop wild ingredients, and chase ridiculous combos on Steam Deck at launch.

📅 Release Date

July 27th, 2026

🎮 Play Anywhere

Take Kinny’s weird little intergalactic restaurant with you and enjoy the full cosmic cooking adventure from the couch, bed, train, or wherever your next suspiciously unstable potion run begins.

🍲 What to Expect

261 ingredients to discover and combine
110 cosmic artifacts to unlock
50+ deck archetypes to experiment with
40 charming customers with unique personalities
60+ customer visit stories
10+ elite bosses
An epic Cosmic boss battle
A main story mode with a rich and engaging world

✨ Run Length & Progression

Each run takes around 30 minutes, with roughly 10 hours of content to finish the full game. The full game will also feature four difficulty settings, ranging from cozy and approachable to brutal cosmic chaos for players looking for a serious challenge.

✅ Steam Deck Ready

The game is fully supported on Steam Deck, so you can enjoy the full experience with comfortable handheld play from day one. Thank you again for supporting our weird little intergalactic restaurant. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45491634/9cc6922d0675e8e07ab958bdfdf74f0262158c7e.png Wishlist Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron now and get ready to open the Cosmic Cauldron on July 27th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3330210/Kinny_and_the_Cosmic_Cauldron/

Hey everyone! We’re incredibly happy to finally announce that Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron will officially release on July 27th! 🎉 Thank you so much for wishlisting the game, sharing it with friends, playing the demo, and helping us reach our release wishlist target. Your support genuinely helped make this possible. ❤️ https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3330210/a5f238bfffd0b1158c0d0e8bfdcecd20eee63375/ss_a5f238bfffd0b1158c0d0e8bfdcecd20eee63375.1920x1080.jpg?t=1779000317 We’ve been hard at work expanding the game into a much bigger and deeper cosmic cooking adventure, and here’s what you can expect in the full game:

261 ingredients to discover and combine
110 cosmic artifacts
50+ deck archetypes
40 charming customers with unique personalities
60+ customer visit stories
10+ elite bosses
An epic Cosmic boss battle
A main story mode with a rich and engaging world
~30 minutes per run
~10 hours to finish the game

The full game will also feature four difficulty settings ranging from a cozy and approachable experience all the way to brutal cosmic chaos for players looking for a serious challenge. ☄️ We’re also actively working on getting the game Steam Deck Verified before release! The game is already playable on Steam Deck, and we’ve officially submitted it to Steam for review and verification. 🎮 Thank you again for supporting our weird little intergalactic restaurant. We can’t wait for you to experience the full journey of Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron at the end of this July! See you in the Cosmic Cauldron. 🍲✨ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45491634/d69afe5690a956cb56a7eee56b226aaa48c06c05.gif https://store.steampowered.com/app/3330210/Kinny_and_the_Cosmic_Cauldron/

We just hit 10,000 wishlists milestone for Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron… thank you. Seriously. This kind of support means everything to us. 💜 Alongside that, the demo has been updated:

Bug fixes
Visual improvements
Performance upgrades
Balancing patch

We’ve been putting a lot of time into refining the game’s balance and are actively working to shift it toward a more strategic depth. There’s more to share on that soon 👀 If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s a great time. And if you have, we’d love to hear what you think! 👉 Wishlist the game and help us reach the next milestone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45491634/d69afe5690a956cb56a7eee56b226aaa48c06c05.gif https://store.steampowered.com/app/3330210/Kinny_and_the_Cosmic_Cauldron/

Hey everyone! Wholesome Kitchen Event is a cozy collection of wholesome games set in kitchens, restaurants, and lively streets, where you can prepare and sell delicious food and drinks. Check out our recently updated demo during the event. Also, take a look at the amazing wholesome cooking games in the event. https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45686865/sale/WholesomeKitchenEvent2026 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45491634/d69afe5690a956cb56a7eee56b226aaa48c06c05.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45491634/53b8103f394b1eaa97071cae7efac61bf44b5edf.png

Kinny brought you the latest scoop!

1. Experimental language support for: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese

Players around the world can now try out the demo in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Please note that these localizations are currently experimental and may contain errors.

2. Title Screen Audio Adjustment

Rebalanced the audio on the title screen for a better experience.

3. General Art & Visual Improvements & Bug Fixes

Various visual polish and bug fixes to improve the overall look and feel of the game.

4. Critical Softlock Bug Fix

Resolved a progression-blocking bug that some players were experiencing for a more stable experience.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where Twin Stars did not add ingredients it collided with.
Fixed an issue where the accumulated score for Sealed Wine was not displayed correctly.
Fixed an issue where score accumulation was not applied for the relic Galactic Hatchery.
Fixed a display error where accumulated scores were not shown correctly for score-based relics (Galactic Hatchery / Asteroid / Onion Ring).
Fixed an issue where the level-up gauge started from 0.
Fixed an issue where certain ingredients (Mukeunji, Kimchi Fried Rice, etc.) were unlocked without meeting their unlock conditions.

Balance Adjustment

Adjusted the unlock level for Megalodon / Megalodon Fossil. (Lv.17 → Lv.7)
Adjusted the unlock level for Cola. (Lv.7 → Default Unlock)
Adjusted the activation chance of Twin Stars. (20% → 10%)

Quality of Life

Clicking an ingredient icon in the Collection now plays its associated sound.
Added a new visual effect when earning Bonus Points.

BGM Settings Bug Fix
- Sound settings adjusted on the title screen are now applied immediately in the main game.
Tutorial Bug Fixes
- If a tutorial triggers while the Deck or Cookbook is open, the tutorial will now proceed after the UI closes.
- Several tutorials that were consistently causing issues have been temporarily removed. They will be restored after further fixes.
Shop Purchase Bug Fix
- Fixed an issue where the 'Banana Statuette' appeared as if it hadn’t been purchased.
UI Polishing
- Fixed a bug where English text overflowed outside its designated UI area.
Knight Bug Fix
- Fixed an issue where the Knight would disappear after exceeding 7,000 points.
Spacebar Spam Bug Fix
- Fixed an issue where rapidly pressing the Spacebar would cause multiple days to skip unintentionally.
Late-Game Difficulty Adjustment
- The required scores for customers appearing in the late game have been increased.
Miscellaneous minor adjustments and improvements.

Hello from Kinnymoms!

We're excited to announce that Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron is joining Steam Next Fest!

What’s New

1. Cookbook & Unlock System Added

Encounter a wide variety of beings as you play and fill out your Cookbook to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos.
Failure makes you stronger! Level up and unlock new items and cosmic relics.

2. Major UX Improvements

Readability, usability, and overall polish have been significantly enhanced.

3. New Guests & Animated Characters

The Stewpendous Spoon is now more lively than ever with new visitors and character animations.

Play the special demo during Steam Next Fest, February 23 – March 2!

Kinny and the Cosmic Cauldron news & patch notes