If you’re a fan of cosy cooking sims with a dash of Metroidvania exploration, then Magical Delicacy has just served up a delightful treat. Developer sKaule has released a new free update for the game on Steam, packed with a smorgasbord of quality-of-life features that make Flora’s journey to becoming a full-fledged witch even more enchanting.
And here’s the cherry on top: from today until 18th November, you can pick up Magical Delicacy at a mouth-watering 20% discount during the Steam Cooking Fest. There’s never been a better time to immerse yourself in this witchy world of delectable food, magic, and exploration.
What’s new in the latest Magical Delicacy update?
The latest update brings a host of fixes and many requested features to enhance your culinary and magical adventures:
- A new field guide: Purchased from Sana, this keepsake unlocks the Field Guide page in your Grimoire, allowing you to view detailed information about discoverable ingredients. No more guesswork when foraging—know exactly what you’re picking and how to use it.
- New map details: Colo has been busy crafting new items for you to collect. New field markers automatically identify the locations of collectable plants you’ve discovered, making ingredient hunting a breeze. Plus, new delivery markers, once purchased, will display the locations of characters who have placed orders with you, ensuring your dishes reach their destinations promptly.
- New time-passing mechanic: Waiting for the right time of day? Locate the new Pocket Watch tool and take a seat on one of the many benches—new ones have been added throughout the town of Grat—to quickly pass the time while you wait for the day to progress.
- Improved tutorials: New early-game tutorials and improvements have been added to help you get to grips with the game’s mechanics. And if you ever need a refresher, you can now revisit completed tutorials by selecting “Tutorials” in the Grimoire.
- Other improvements: There’s more! Access storage unit menus while cooking, filter ingredients by rarity, and view possible and current enhancements based on your available cooking tools. In the unlikely event you find yourself out of bounds, a new “Unstuck” button is there to rescue you. Additionally, several bug fixes have been implemented to polish the overall experience.
A magical journey awaits
In Magical Delicacy, you play as Flora, a young witch who travels to the adventurer’s town of Grat to hone her magical skills and fulfil her dream of becoming a full-fledged witch. Setting up shop in this cosy harbour town, she cooks meals and potions for a diverse cast of locals—from charming townsfolk and mysterious travellers to legendary figures and masters of their craft. As she explores Grat, she’ll uncover their stories and learn that there’s more to this town than meets the eye.
Collect an assortment of ingredients from shops, forage throughout the town, or grow them in your garden. Cook up a storm in your upgradeable kitchen using a variety of tools, and deliver your culinary creations to fulfil orders from hungry townsfolk. Traverse the town, gain new abilities, discover secrets, and experience a unique and witchy world—one dish at a time.
Magical Delicacy key features include
- Collect new recipes and ingredients: Through trade, questing, gardening, and exploration in Grat.
- Learn an extensive cooking system: Allowing for flexible and creative choices to fulfil even the most peculiar orders.
- Build the kitchen of your dreams: Commission new equipment to create even more delicious dishes.
- Experience a wholesome story: Filled with witchy wonder and intrigue, with 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 cosy pixel art: Bringing colourful characters, enchanting environments, and, of course, delicious food to life.
Available now with a special discount
Magical Delicacy is available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One and Series X|S for $24.99 USD. It’s also available for free to Xbox Game Pass holders. The new update is free and live now on PC via Steam. Don’t forget, you can snag the game at a 20% discount from 14th to 18th November during the Steam Cooking Fest.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef in Flora’s kitchen or new to the magical culinary arts, this update adds a fresh sprinkle of enchantment to the game. With new tools to aid your cooking and exploration, and improvements that enhance the overall experience, it’s the perfect time to don your witch’s hat and embark on Magical Delicacy‘s delightful journey.
So why not take advantage of the discount and see what new recipes and adventures await? After all, in the world of Magical Delicacy, every ingredient has a story, and every dish is a step closer to becoming a full-fledged witch.
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