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Press release:
Boulder, Colo. (April 8, 2025).
Today publisher Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!) and developer Deer Dream Studios revealed that they’re bringing their psychological horror dating sim Cooking Companions to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on April 29th, 2025. Cooking Companion’s debut on consoles is also accompanied by a PlayStation 5.

Whisking together cute visuals into a deliciously dark tale, Cooking Companions follows a group of friends that find themselves trapped in a cabin deep in the woods of the Tatras Mountains. As starvation begins to set in, strange events start to occur and unsavory challenges must be faced. Spend your time wisely by exploring rooms of the cabin, building relationships, and carving your own path in this multi-ending visual novel.

Originally released on Steam, Cooking Companions has become a cult hit on YouTube and Twitch. This upcoming console release introduces 15 fully animated cutscenes, new secrets to be discovered, and is fully localized in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. The PC version of Cooking Companions will also receive these languages and animations as a free update on April 29, 2025.

The Cooking Companions Premium Physical Edition is up for pre-order today from the Serenity Forge Store and other retailers. This jam-packed physical release possesses an illustrated inner coversheet and a sweet collection of goodies: https://store.serenityforge.com/products/cooking-companions-premium-edition

The Premium Edition ($39.99) Includes:

Physical copy of the game for PlayStation 5

Illustrated inner coversheet

A handy (and haunting) lenticular kitchen conversion card

Cartoon-inspired glitter sticker sheet

Displayable reversible chipboard standees

Keep up with Serenity Forge’s latest digital and physical releases by visiting the team’s website, Twitter, and Bluesky pages.

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About Deer Dream Studios
Based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Deer Dream Studios’ goal is to merge real world history with the best in horror. No tedious exposition dumps or frustrating dead ends; we’re bringing it back to the basics.

About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.