Trick Cards and Kitchen Chaos: PlateUp! Unleashes Halloween Event With 6 Permanent Outfits
Anyone who believed running a four-star restaurant in local co-op was stressful enough is about to face an even nastier test. Indie developer It's Happening and publisher Yogscast Games have officially rolled out the Halloween seasonal update for PlateUp!. The patch is live right now across PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, with the Nintendo Switch edition arriving shortly.
This holiday celebration marks the return of the notorious Trick Cards, introduces macabre decor overhauls for dining halls, and grants six brand-new crossover outfits that remain permanently unlocked in your chef wardrobe long after the event wraps up.
The Vicious Return of Trick Cards in Daily and Weekly Challenges
The centerpiece of this seasonal drop is unquestionably the comeback of Trick Cards. Integrated directly into the Daily and Weekly Challenge Boards, these cards throw an unpredictable wrench into established team strategies. In PlateUp!, surviving a standard dinner rush normally presents players with a choice between two upgrades or menu expansions at the end of each working day.
Trick Cards strip away that predictable progression. Developed by It's Happening to push veteran brigades to their breaking point, these volatile modifiers unleash surprise order surges, erratic customer behavior, and tighter kitchen bottlenecks. One misplaced plate or poorly timed dishwashing cycle can trigger a domino effect that burns down an entire forty-minute run. For squads dedicated to intense cooperative gaming sessions, these challenge boards deliver pure chaotic fun.
Six Permanent Chef Outfits From Yogscast Games Indie Hits
Unlike live-service titles that lock seasonal cosmetics behind time-limited battle passes, this update respects player progression. The studio has introduced six distinct chef uniforms inspired by standout indie titles across the Yogscast Games publishing roster.
Each cosmetic pays direct tribute to a unique indie title and stays in your character dressing room forever once unlocked:
- The Detective Outfit, inspired by solo deduction roguelite Dupery.
- The Astronaut Suit, lifted straight from sci-fi roguelite Glory on Pluto.
- The Knight Armor, channeling the dice-battling mechanics of Dicealot.
- The Witch Costume, styled after puzzle adventure Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times.
- Medieval Royal Garb, celebrating deckbuilder roguelike By The Royal Writ.
- The Deep-Sea Diver Suit, honoring the underwater drilling of The Subminer.
Haunted Kitchen Makeovers and Steam Recipe Badges
Beyond gameplay modifiers and crossover vanity items, restaurants receive a full visual refresh. Glowing carved pumpkins, cobwebs clinging to kitchen counters, and moody autumnal lighting give every service a haunted banquet vibe. On PC, Steam players can also chase exclusive trading cards to craft profile badges and fill out a virtual cookbook.
Amid a packed October 2026 release calendar filled with blockbuster expansions and competitive shooters, PlateUp! proves once again why its blend of frantic culinary automation and party game tension remains unmatched. It is the perfect opportunity to assemble your kitchen brigade and burn a few steaks together.
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