One Piece: Grand Gourmet – 400+ Characters from October 23

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More than 400 pixel-art characters will populate the Baratie from October 23: One Piece: Grand Gourmet places the One Piece world in a restaurant business. IGN España had already played the game ahead of its release, providing a first look at the new management concept.

For you, this is especially interesting if you want to see the familiar characters at work instead of fighting with swords. The Straw Hat crew puts its swords aside for once and puts on aprons—the tone is visibly cozier than in a classic One Piece adventure.

The most important practical detail is the launch date: The game launches on Friday, October 23 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC and mobile devices. That means you can decide in advance which device you want to try the pixel-art restaurant world on.

The Baratie Becomes a Restaurant With More Than 400 Characters

The Restaurant as the Main Setting

At the center of Grand Gourmet is the Baratie. The restaurant known from the One Piece world becomes the workplace in a cozy pixel world. The title promises a densely populated scene with more than 400 characters—the game therefore focuses on the diversity of the One Piece cast rather than a single, protagonist-driven storyline.

The Straw Hat Crew in Apron Mode

The most striking change in roles affects the Straw Hat crew: Its members put their swords aside for once and work behind the counter in the day-to-day life of the restaurant. For fans, this shift in perspective is a clear sign. You do not see the characters here in a major battle, but in a One Piece world where service and management set the tone.

The October 23 Launch: Four Platforms

The Launch Date

The scheduled launch date falls on Friday, October 23. That means you can keep an eye on the launch and plan your first play session as early as possible.

Your Platform Options

The announced target platforms are Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC and mobile devices. The launch is therefore not tied to a single device family. Most importantly for you, you can choose the version for the device that is already part of your everyday life.

The Preview Confirms the Management Focus

Announcement and Playtest

Bandai Namco and Kairosoft had already announced One Piece: Grand Gourmet during Nintendo Direct in June. IGN España then played the game ahead of its official launch. The preview is therefore based not only on the announcement, but on an actual playtest before release.

What the Preview Reveals

The central elements can be clearly identified: a restaurant as the setting, a large pixel-art cast and the Straw Hat crew in working roles instead of combat roles. Grand Gourmet thus combines the One Piece universe with a management game. If seeing lots of characters already makes you curious, you will find the right mix of franchise and business management here—only with aprons instead of swords.

Who Grand Gourmet Is For

For One Piece Fans

If what interests you most is how familiar characters come across in a restaurant setting, the thematic focus is clear. The more than 400 pixel-art characters and the transformation of the Baratie into a workplace establish a clear thematic framework. You should keep this mix of franchise characters and a cozy simulation concept in mind.

For a First Look on Launch Day

The launch has been specifically announced for October 23. Whether you prefer Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC or a mobile device, you can settle on your platform choice in advance. The important thing above all is that Grand Gourmet is visibly about restaurant management, not the next big One Piece battle.

Added Value for You

If you want to get a detailed impression before the release, the IGN España hands-on provides an overview of the game, the characters and the launch date.

Good luck choosing your platform—and have fun trying it out!