Peak Explores The Roots Update
Indie developers Aggro Crab and Landfall continue to expand their successful co-op climbing game Peak with a free update titled The Roots. Following the game's growing success among groups of players tackling intense climbs together, the new update introduces a fresh biome inspired by the Pacific Northwest forests.
New Biome and Challenges
Players now take on vertical forest expeditions, scaling enormous trees that test both individual and team endurance. The deeper the forest, the stranger things get — expect enormous insects, including spiders that trap players in webs and drop them from treacherous heights.
Mushrooms and Hidden Dangers
Adventurers can interact with native mushrooms scattered across the forest floor. These mushrooms hold unpredictable effects and may cause odd side effects — even a touch of “zombie-ism.” Players must use caution when experimenting with the local flora.
Cooking System Enhancements
The update also refines Peak’s cooking mechanics. Items placed in a fire now show visible effects, even for non-food materials. The developers have remained mysterious about the exact results, inviting players to discover them firsthand. Additionally, the update allows for the safe cooking of toxic berries, though mushrooms remain risky no matter how long they’re cooked.
“The Roots update still has players climbing, but now they're climbing trees in a dense forest.”
For players seeking all the new adjustments and balance changes, full patch notes are available on Steam.
Author’s Summary
The free Roots update for Peak adds a mysterious forest biome, dangerous insects, strange mushrooms, and new cooking mechanics that reward curiosity and caution alike.