Is there Overcooked 3?
No, there currently is no Overcooked 3 video game announced nor in development as of early 2023. With the series seeing immense success however, a potential threequel likely simmers on the stove for eventual release.
Overcooked Series By The Numbers
Before speculating if Overcooked 3 will happen, let‘s review some key statistics demonstrating the franchise‘s popularity from gaming analytics firm NPD Group (https://www.npd.com/):
| Overcooked 1 Sales | Over 1 Million Units |
| Overcooked 2 Sales | Nearly 2 Million Units |
| Overcooked: All You Can Eat Sales | Over 1 Million Units |
With lifetime sales approaching 5 million units globally as a modestly-sized indie franchise, Overcooked has clearly won over gamers‘ hearts and stomachs. Developer Ghost Town Games and publisher Team17 would have to be crazy not to cook up another sequel!
All You Can Eat – The Latest Overcooked Entry
Rather than jump straight to Overcooked 3 in 2020 however, Ghost Town and Team17 instead released Overcooked: All You Can Eat – a remastered compilation with 200+ campaign levels spanning the franchise‘s catalog – enhanced for next-gen consoles.
All You Can Eat provides the complete Overcooked experience for new and veteran chefs alike. With cross-platform multiplayer support, this is the definitive package fans have cooked up in their dreams!
Let‘s review what‘s cooking in this latest series entry across a few key categories using a simple 👍 👎 👌 rating system:
| Category | Rating | Analysis |
| Graphics/Performance | 👌 | 4K 60fps support on new consoles. Vibrant cartoony visuals improved. |
| Gameplay Content | 👍👍👍 | 200+ campaign levels keep the chaos fresh for hours. |
| Online Multiplayer | 👌👌 | Seamlessly drop in/out with cross-play across all platforms. |
| DLC Inclusions | 👎 | Missing some cosmetic DLC packs from prior games. |
While not completely perfect, All You Can Eat succeeds where it matters most – delivering a smorgasbord of hectic Overcooked levels supporting up to 4 player online multiplayer chaos. This is the modern way fans should experience the series!
When Can We Expect Overcooked 3?
So when can hungry gamers hope to feast their eyes on more kitchen catastrophes in Overcooked 3?
Analyzing historical data trends for both Overcooked iterations may provide clues:
- 2016: Overcooked 1 Released
- 2018: Overcooked 2 Released – Approx 2 Year Gap Between Titles
- 2020: Overcooked: All You Can Eat Released
Barring delays, following a similar 2 year release model would potentially target Overcooked 3 for 2024. However, given the scope of the remaster compilation project, a modest longer 3 year gap seems reasonable.
The Verdict
Based on Overcooked‘s track record of success and typical indie sequel cycles, I speculatively predict Overcooked 3 will release sometime between mid-2024 and 2025.
Of course though, Ghost Town Games has remained secretive on concrete sequel plans. But with millions of hungry fans awaiting the next chaotic kitchen romp, the developers would be wise to start pre-heating new ideas for Overcooked 3 sooner than later!
For now, Overcooked: All You Can Eat remains the pinnacle of hilarious couch co-op and the best way to experience the franchise. But rest assured, more burnt pandemonium likely awaits in Overcooked‘s next potential course!
