Peakreceived a new beta update for July 2025, Patch 0.8.d, introducing quality-of-life improvements, gameplay tweaks, and bug fixes. Developed by Aggro Crab and Landfall,Peakis a co-op physics-based climbing game with stylistic graphics that has taken the gaming world by storm since its release on June 16.
Peakblew up on Steam nearly instantly, selling over 5 million copies within a month of its launch. However, this meteoric rise came with some growing pains. Chiefly, Patch v.1.6.a had a disastrous launch, rendering a large number of players completely unable to play the game due to hardware issues. To rectify this, Aggro Crab and Landfall introduced the public beta test branch. It is an opt-in, less stable version ofPeakthat receives experimental updates and new features earlier than the regular version. This allows the developers to stress test the changes and catch any major bugs before they become a problem for the larger player base.
On July 19, thePeakteam unveiled the patch notes for version 0.8.d, the first major update for the public beta branch. The patch introduces highly requested features, balance changes for weapons, as well as bug fixes for unintended interactions. Notably, an exploit that allowed players to rely on glitches to win even after their character had died has been patched out; the game now checks for life flags in conjunction with location flags before declaring a win. Another addition was the offline play pause button, added due to popular demand.
Some tools now work a little bit differently. Notably,Peak’s Blowgunwill no longer spawn in solo runs. Since this item only works against other players, it serves no purpose without co-op partners. Additionally, the Anti-Rope Cannon will now be weightless, making it easier to carry.
The Bookworm Badge achievement inPeakhas been made easier to earn, as Guidebook scrolls are forced to spawn in chronological order regardless of where they are found, ensuring players always get the complete set in the least amount of time possible. A bug that allowed the Gourmand Badge to be triggered improperly has also been fixed.
PEAK
WHERE TO PLAY
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?
WORK TOGETHER
Need a Hand? You’ll need to rely on your friends to have any hope of scaling the mountain, which changes each time you play. Help each other up ledges, or place ropes and climbing spikes to make the way easier for those who come after.
CLIMB
The Mountain Takes no Prisoners! Climb through 4 biomes on your way to the PEAK, each with their own life-threatening obstacles. You’ll need to scavenge for questionable food to survive, and manage your injuries carefully - every setback limits your stamina, making it harder to climb.
SURVIVE
Prepare For the Worst: Discover a variety of helpful survival items, from energy drinks to climbing spikes to the mysterious Anti-Rope. You’ve got no hope of making it to the PEAK unless you press every advantage given to you.
A NEW ISLAND EACH DAY
The game’s map rotates out every 24 hours! Try out the new layout each day, or give the same island multiple attempts in a day until you conquer it.
EARN BADGES
A Well-Seasoned Scout: Show off your survival prowess with dozens of badges to earn and cosmetics to unlock.
CLIMBING IS BETTER WITH FRIENDS
Multiplayer in PEAK is friends-only - invite up to three other scouts through Steam to climb together, or face the mountain alone if you’rereallybrave!
