Thank you for purchasing CHKN! We hope you are having fun playing. If you are here then that means you have come across an issue. You’re in the right place! We know it can be frustrating when you hit a snag so we hope this page can help you find a solution.

We are constantly monitoring the Steam forums, so if you have a question or suggestion, please post it here. You can also contact us with questions/suggestions or email any crash reports and logs here: heychkn@katapultstudio.com.

MINIMUM SPECS/REQUIREMENTS

WINDOWS

  • OS: Windows XP SP2+
  • Processor: 2 GHz Equivalent CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX9 Compatible GPU
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

MAC OS X

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
  • Processor: 2 GHz Equivalent CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3 Compatible GPU
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Linux

  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
  • Processor: 2 GHz Equivalent CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3 Compatible GPU
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you are having trouble with launching or playing CHKN, we apologize for these issues. Here are some steps to help with general, known issues and if you have any other questions or concerns, please let us know.

Make sure that your video and sound card drivers are up to date! This might be one of the biggest issues that no one checks for. Somtimes Unity3D doesn’t automatically select your best graphics card if you have more than one. Upgrading your graphics card driver may help. For help updating your drivers, here are some handy links:

Windows 10 | Mac OS X | Linux

Your operating system might need an update as well, so make sure that your computer is as updated as possible.
We do small fixes and patches frequently, usually afer you guys let us know of a problem, or if we discover something while testing. If you had an issue and go back to the game in a few days, we may have patched it while you were gone. So check our news section to see what has been updated.
Steam sometimes fails to install or update games correctly. If CHKN didn’t install properties then some funky stuff can happen. To make sure your installation is fine right click CHKN in Steam and select Properties. Then navigate to Local Files and click the Verify Integrity of Game Cache button. In rare cases the installation might be broken even though all files pass the validation. In that case all you can do is uninstall and re-install the game.
If you’re still having issues, there are two ways to get help!

  1. Post in our Steam Forum and explain your issue. Other people may have experienced the same issue and come up with a solution.
  2. Send us an email explaining your issue and attach your error log to help us figure things out. CHKN error logs can be found in these locations:
    • Mac OS X: ~/Library/Logs/Unity/Player.log
    • Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\CHKN\CHKN_Data\output_log.txt
    • Linux: ~/.config/unity3d/Katapult/CHKN/Player.log

FAQs

We get asked a lot of questions about CHKN, so here is a handy list to answer your Frequently Asked Questions!

How much does CHKN Cost?

CHKN is $14.99.

What is the story of CHKN?

There is no storyline; you make your own adventure! You can choose to be a peaceful farmer or a brave adventurer. You can make a zoo of creatures or go creature hunting! The possibilities are endless.

Why is it named CHKN?

It was one of the funnier images from the concept art that we couldn’t get out of our heads and then we just knocked out all the vowels.

Will CHKN be coming to other platforms, like mobile and console?

Yes, but not right away. We are focusing on Steam first, and then we will be moving to other platforms.

Are you planning Steam Trading Cards?

Yes, we have plans for Trading Cards, but no date set just yet.

Is there a wiki?

We have a great Gamepedia page where you can learn all about gameplay, the world, crafting, and how-tos!

What do I get by buying CHKN on Early Access?

  • Over 140 life blocks and over 200 items total.
  • A vast environment to explore, with mountains, grasslands, and beaches.
  • The ability to create creatures, build structures, craft items and farm.
  • A small, early version of Multiplayer to create and play together with friends!

Can I make a YouTube video?

Yes, by all means. We love watching them.

What's the deal with multiplayer?

We are working with Unity to fix some critical bugs in their Unet code. We don’t have a date for release yet, but we are continually working on it with the help of Unity.

Can I rebind the keys?

Yes! When you launch CHKN, a grey configuration box will come up. Click the input tab and you can change anything you want!

Can creatures breed?

Yes, but not cross breed. Creatures must be the same makeup and be in the same vicinity for a while and then an egg with pop out! Science!