We have a delicious announcement today as sKaule, the developer behind the beloved cooking-sim-meets-Metroidvania-lite, Magical Delicacy, has released a new free update for the game on Steam, filled with a smorgasbord of new quality-of-life features! The new features aim to bring even more comfort to the game’s already cozy experience, helping players find and keep track of many of the exciting items to collect and explore on their journey to help Flora become a full-fleged witch! And there’s never been a better time to immerse yourself in a witchy world of delectable food, magic, and exploration, as from today until November 18, you can pick up Magical Delicacy for a 20% discount during Steam Cooking Fest!
The new update brings some fixes and many requested features to the game, including:
-
A New Field Guide: Purchased from Sana, a new keepsake will unlock the Field Guide page in your Grimoire, allowing you to view all sorts of information about discoverable ingredients.
-
New Map Details: Colo has been working away at new items for you to collect, including new field markers, which automatically identify the location of collectable plants you’ve discovered. New Delivery Markers, once purchased, will also automatically display the location of characters who have placed orders with you to ensure a smooth delivery of your dishes.
-
New Time Passing Mechanic: Locate the new Pocket Watch tool, and then grab a seat on one of the many benches — with new ones added throughout the town — that can be found in Grat to quickly pass the time while you wait for the day to pass.
-
Improved Tutorials: New early-game tutorials and improved tutorials have been added. But what if you forgot what to do? With the new update, you can now revisit tutorials you have completed by selecting “Tutorials” in the Grimoire.
-
Other Improvements: But wait — there’s more! Storage unit menus can now be accessed while cooking, ingredients can be filtered by rarity, and possible and current enhancements based on cooking tools you have available, and, in the unlikely event you platform out of bounds, a new “Unstuck” button has been added to come to your rescue! In addition, a number of bug fixes have been added to help polish the overall experience.
You can read the full details about the update on Steam.
A wholesome adventure set in an enchanting world, Magical Delicacy invites you to play as the young witch Flora, who travels to the adventurer’s town of Grat to grow her magical skills and fulfill her dream of becoming a full-fledged witch. Upon arriving, she takes up shop to cook meals and potions for the diverse cast of locals, from the charming townsfolk and mysterious travelers to forgotten figures of legend and masters of their craft. As she traverses the cozy harbor town, she’ll discover their stories and learn that there is more to Grat than meets the eye.
Collect an assortment of inspiring ingredients from shops, foraging through the town, and by growing them in your garden, cook up a storm in your upgradeable kitchen using a variety of tools and deliver your meals to fulfill the orders from hungry townsfolk. Explore the unfamiliar town of Grat, learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique and witchy world one dish at a time.
Key Features of Magical Delicacy include:
-
Collect new recipes and ingredients through trade, questing, growing vegetables in your garden, and exploring throughout the town of Grat.
-
Learn an extensive cooking system, allowing for flexible, creative choices to fulfill even the oddest orders.
-
Build the kitchen of your dreams by commissioning new equipment to help you create even more delicious dishes.
-
Experience a wholesome linear story filled with witchy wonder and intrigue, with many optional encounters and free play opportunities.
-
Traverse a 2D platformer inspired by Metroidvanias, gain new abilities, reach new areas, and unlock shortcuts.
-
Immerse yourself in a dynamic cozy pixel art style that brings colorful characters, environments, and, of course, delicious food, to life.
Magical Delicacy is now available for purchase on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One and Series X|S for $24.99 USD and for free to Xbox Game Pass holders. The new update is available now for free on PC via Steam. The game will be available at a 20% discount from November 14 through 18.
The game is available in the following languages on PC and Xbox: English, French, German, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Accessibility features for Magical Delicacy can be found on the Whitethorn Games website under the Accessibility menu.
To stay spellbound, be sure to follow Magical Delicacy on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit the official website. Follow sKaule on Twitter and their official website.