With no evidence of any code related to blockchain tech found in the game, it looks like this is none other than a false rumor. Unlike other cryptomining attempts in the past, it looks like those who managed to grab a copy before it was taken offline don’t have anything to worry about.

Nintendo Switch owners breath a sigh of relief The option to play offline makes cryptomining impossible. Cookstar can also be played offline, which is contrary to what many believed to be an online-only game. Various Twitter users also report that no code related to blockchain or cryptomining can be found in game. However, the idea was abandoned and never made it into the final product. According to the publisher, the original idea of using blockchain technology was intended for players to trade in-game assets. In a 2019 press release, the game’s publisher announced that Cooking Mama: Cookstar would implement blockchain technology into its code. It was first leaked in the summer of 2019 and slated for release in March 2020. With 5 main titles and multiple spin-offs, Cooking Mama: Cookstar is the 6th official title in the series. Cooking Mama, the popular cooking simulator, gained popularity in the mid-2000’s with each release on Nintendo’s handheld consoles.

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