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Press release:
Erie, Pennsylvania (July 16, 2024).
The Pennsylvania-based (the US) indie games publisher Whitethorn Games and Hamburg-based (Germany) indie games developer Skaule, are today very joyful and proudto announce that their Metroidvania-lite cooking game “Magical Delicacy“, is now available for PC via Steam and Xbox (Xbox Series X/S & Xbox One) via the Microsoft store.

A non-violent game with mechanics inspired by Metroidvanias and cozy anime classics, this charming title invites you to explore a world of witchy wonder and intrigue with a beautiful seaside town to explore through light platforming, mysterious and quirky townsfolk to meet, and of course, delicious delicacies to make and serve!

In celebration of Magical Delicacy’s launch, the game will be available for a 10% discount on Steam until July 23.

The Magical Delicacy soundtrack is also available on Steam and your favorite music service. Full of relaxing tunes and gorgeously orchestrated melodies, it’s the perfect soundtrack to prepare fantastic fare and super snacks!

In addition, Whitethorn Games has also put together a special edition Magical Delicacy Treat Pack, which comes with a limited-edition Heji the Dragon patch, a sticker collection featuring the characters from the game rendered in stunning pixel art, a Flora enamel pin, and a PC code for the game, all bundled together for a discounted price! The Magical Delicacy Treat Pack is available in the Whitethorn Games shop: https://whitethorngames.com/shop/magical-delicacy-special-edition

A wholesome adventure set in an enchanting world, Magical Delicacy invites you to play as the young witch Flora. Growing up on the small island of Ulport, located in the far North, young Flora has never known any witches other than herself. Determined to reach greater magical heights, she knew she needed to find a new home in order to develop her skills. With that goal in mind, she ventures forth to the harbor town of Grat — a gathering place for adventurers from across the world.

Upon arriving in Grat, she is offered a place to live — but not for free! To make sure that she can earn her keep, Flora takes up the task of delivering food and potions, cooked with the power of magic, to deliver to hungry townsfolk — mysterious travelers, forgotten legends, and masters of their craft. As she explores the seaside town and meets all its colorful characters, 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 hungry customers’ orders. 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, and Xbox One and Series X|S for $24.99 USD and for free to Xbox Game Pass holders. The Magical Delicacy soundtrack is out now on Steam, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, Tidal, and Deezer. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 15.

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 here: https://whitethorngames.com/magicaldelicacy/accessibility.

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.

Keep up to date with Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

About sKaule
Based in Hamburg, Germany, independent developer and illustrator Steven Kaule (sKaule) has been making games since 2014. They strive to create works that blend artistic beauty with fun and enjoyable gaming experiences, that can be enjoyed by everyone. Magical Delicacy is the solo developer’s first commercially released game. Learn more by visiting skaule.com.

About Whitethorn Games
We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, easy-going games, including APICO, Botany Manor, Calico, and Lake. Our games can be played in pieces, require no special skills or knowledge and are accessible enought that anyone can pick up and play. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. While our games might challenge you, they’ll respect your time, they’ll make sure you can play, and most importantly, they’ll never punish you. Learn more at whitethorngames.com.