Peak recently rolled out its latest update — and it is big news for Steam Deck players and speedrunners. The version 1.25.a of the wildly popular cooperative climbing game brings major bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and other adjustments that enhance the gameplay. At the same time, the game has now earned the long-awaited Steam Deck Verification.
New Challenge for Speedrunners
Previously, players were able to glitch their way to the top of the mountain. More specifically, it is a technique that allows players to launch themselves past entire biomes. Simultaneously, this enables them to finish the game in less than 60 seconds.
As a result, the Steam news reveals that one of the most significant gameplay changes by Team PEAK targets the Scout Cannon exploit. In particular, developers of the game have now added taller fog walls to prevent players from bypassing major sections of the map.
Although wild cannon tricks are still possible under the right conditions, players are now more likely to slam into biome barriers and plummet to their deaths. Moreover, this update restores the balance to the game’s intended progression. No more shortcuts!
Achievement Fixes and Other Gameplay Tweaks
Part of the brand-new patch is the resolved issue with Steam achievements. Specifically, players should now receive proper credit for completing objectives. It covers challenges tied to merit badges, including Clutch, Cool Cucumber, First Aid, and Plunderer.
Furthermore, the game has its beehive mechanics fixed. It is now incompatible with backpacks. At the same time, the insect phobia texture applies properly.
Meanwhile, Gamespot reports that Peak also added cannibalism, a Mesa biome, and other features.Â
To access the full patch notes, visit Steam.
Now Steam Deck Verified
Based on an article from IGN, the video game is now compatible with one of the most powerful and versatile gaming handhelds worldwide — The Steam Deck.
Coming after months of unofficial support, the reveal was announced on Steam by the developers of Peak. It marks a significant milestone for the game and its creators.
“Finally…the game is good on Steam Deck,” the team stated.
In the same sense, this statement acknowledges that the game has been functionally solid on the device for a while, but now fully meets Valve’s verification standards.
To secure the verified badge, the developers implemented text adjustments and controller support, as detailed in the patch notes. These refinements, which included the addition of features from the earlier Mesa update, were necessary in the final steps of achieving official compatibility.
