Overcooked 2! Game Remake
Role: Product Manager & Game Designer
We believe that if we enhance communication tools for online multiplayers who use the PC/laptop to play (without a mic), it will increase engagement, improve coordination, and enhance player satisfaction, leading to more players returning to online play.
Methodology: Survey, Interviews, Play Testing
Solutions: 1) Improve In-Game Communication 2) Improve Tutorial & New Onboarding
Result: Online multiplayers on the PC/laptop could become more engaging, leading to higher satisfaction and higher retention. Attract solo players to play this game because of enhanced online communication tools
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Why Should It Be Updated?
Overcooked 2! thrives on chaotic co-op gameplay, but its online multiplayer experience lags behind competitors.
Despite $48M in revenue and 6.4M users, many players described frustration with poor communication tools online. Without built-in voice chat or intuitive onboarding, online play feels isolating, especially for PC/laptop users without mics.
"I wouldn’t play this if I couldn’t talk to my partner, it feels less social.”
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Methodology & Data Analysis
We combined market research with direct user feedback:
Surveyed 21 Overcooked players of varying skill levels
Conducted 8 in-depth interviews
Compared local vs online play experiences
Key Findings
85% found the online tutorial confusing
75% repeatedly checked controls during gameplay
75% of online players wanted built-in voice chat
We found that players cared more about social connection than winning.
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Findings
We identified two core UX pain points:
Poor Onboarding:
50% of gameplay time was wasted learning basic controls, with little guidance or tips provided.
Weak Communication Tools:
60% didn’t know emotes existed
Emotes felt limited and unclear
75% of players wanted quick commands or built-in voice chat
“The emotes felt limited, I tried to communicate but couldn’t tell if she was receiving.”
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Recommendations
To improve the online multiplayer experience, we proposed:
Better Communication Tools
Built-in voice & video chat (like Fortnite)
Speech-to-text for accessibility
Preset quick commands like “Chop this” or “Pass the plate"
Improved Onboarding
Add a tip/hint system to the tutorial
Teach players how to effectively use emotes & commands early on
Impact → More engaged online players, stronger social connections, and higher retention, especially for solo or casual players.
