This new patch contains a huge number of various bug fixes and gameplay improvements. Happy New Year, Chefs! Thank you for 2019, let's keep making the game even better in 2020. For a great start, the game's on -25% discount for the next 2 weeks.

Psst! Want to know a secret? There's a new expansion on the way! More info next week :)

Full list of changes

General:

• Game loading time has been reduced
  
• Improved adding products into moving containers
  
• Improved collisions for Spring Onion
  
• Fixed the scroll indicator's position for the list of products in a container
  
• Improved achievement 'You missed a spot'
  
• Fixed the animations for trashcans
  
• Improved particle effects for pouring water in still containers
  
• Added missing hints for product spawners
  
• Added missing cursor icon for the cutting board and cutting products
  
• Beer barrel can no longer be clicked on while pouring beer into beer mug
  
• Player can no longer gather Cooking Points after sending out an empty plate
  
• In-game screens will now have applied all the graphic effects in Photomode and endgame screen
  
• Hint 'Switch stacking' has been removed when highlighting an empty container
  
• All meat and fish products will now cut properly
  
• Improved performance for Steady Hands perk
  
• The timer sounds will no longer be played with muted audio
  
• Fixed an error that caused the fridge door to occasionally open in the wrong direction
  
• Fixed issues related to cutting T-Bone Steak
  
• Improved display of liquids in the Classic Food Processor container
  
• Pork Breakfast Sausage from now on will fry and grill on both sides
  
• Improved short circuit particle effects for damaged equipment
  
• Store can no longer be entered while sending out a dish and during the end of the day
  
• Fixed an issue that played sounds for putting down objects after loading the game
  
• Increased scrolling speed for the store window
  

Leaderboards:

• Missing products have been added on the shelf
  
• The phase of choosing perks can now be skipped by changing a setting from the Main Menu
  
• Fixed incorrect display of some scores
  
• Extended feedback on technical issues in the dish score
  
• Fixed text displayed when exiting to Main Menu
  
• Recipe Pork Chops and Lemon Baked Potatoes - Oregano Twig spawns on the scene and is available in the shop
  
• Recipe Currant-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Red Cabbage and Thyme Dumplings - Bavarian Recipe Beer Vinegar spawns on the scene
  
• Recipe Lemon Tart - Brown Sugar spawns on the scene
  
• Recipe Mango Tart - Brown Sugar spawns on the scene
  
• Recipe Spicy Sparkling Pork - Cola and Brown Sugar spawn of the scene
  
• Recipe Spicy Sparkling Pork with Spring Salad - Cola and Brown Sugar spawn on the scene
  
• Recipe Mango Salsa Chicken - Salsa spawns on the scene
  
• Recipe Mango Salsa Chicken with French Fries - Salsa spawns on the scene
  
• Recipe Chicken Tortellini Soup - Tortellini spawns on the scene
  
• Recipe Chicken Tortellini Soup with Croutons - Tortellini spawns on the scene
  
• Recipe Double Potato Salad with Pesto - Pesto spawns on the scene
  
• Recipe Chicken Tikka Masala - Fenugreek Leaves spawns on the scene
  
• Recipe Chicken Tikka Masala with Potatoes - Fenugreek Leaves spawns on the scene
  

Other game modes:

• FoodNetwork - fixed a bug that duplicated recipes from Food Network DLC
  
• FoodNetwork - improved appearance for cod stored in the fridge
  
• FoodNetwork - 'Exit' sign near the audience has been repositioned to not collide with the player
  
• Classic and Food Network - yellow sticky notes have been removed to increase the game's performance
  
• Classic - Serrano Pepper will now slide along with the fridge drawer
  
• Classic - added the missing outline for deep fryer during first day tutorial
  
• Classic - An outline for the wall clock has been removed
  
• Modern - All lanterns have working collisions
  
• Modern - Improved collisions for shelves in the pantry
  
• Modern - New Food Processor Container can now be bought in the store
  
• Christmas - Improved areas allowing for placing objects down
  
• Christmas - Improved performance for the summary screen
  
• Christmas - Microwave doors can now be damaged
  
• Christmas - Microwave and griddle can be now repaired
  
• CookingSchool - Fridge door will remain closed during the 'Kitchen trip'
  

And a number of minor fixes that didn't make it on the list :)

Have a look at the Roadmap and see what's next on the list!