Peak’s Beta Patch Fixes Co-op Climbing Win Condition Bug
▼ Summary
– Peak’s latest beta update fixes a bug where players could win by dying, now requiring climbers to be alive and past the peak to succeed.
– The patch adds a camera bob reduction setting, though Team Peak notes it’s an imperfect workaround due to the game’s physics-based nature.
– New features include a pause option for offline play, biome-specific sunrise/sunset music, and two new items (a flying disc and binoculars).
– Additional fixes address multiple parasite ticks, napberry plant functionality, achievement triggers, and black screens in spectator mode.
– The beta branch offers unique daily maps, providing an extra incentive for players to try it despite potential instability.
The latest beta patch for Peak has addressed a bizarre bug that allowed players to win the game by dying, a glitch that turned conventional gaming logic upside down. This unexpected victory condition has been fixed alongside several other improvements and additions in update 0.8.d, now available on Steam’s beta branch.
Team Peak explained the unusual bug stemmed from flawed win-condition checks. The game previously only verified whether players had passed the peak’s forward axis, completely ignoring whether they were still alive. This oversight led to absurd scenarios where climbers could trigger a win by hurling themselves off cliffs or glitching into the void. A Reddit user even captured footage of their character plummeting to doom while the game celebrated their “success.”
Beyond this headline fix, the update introduces quality-of-life tweaks, including an option to reduce camera sway, though developers caution it’s an imperfect solution due to the game’s physics-based nature. Offline players gain a pause feature, while new biome-specific sunrise and sunset tracks enhance immersion. Two fresh items, a flying disc and binoculars, now appear at crash sites. The disc reportedly behaves like a coconut when thrown forcefully, while the binoculars serve their expected purpose without surprises.
Technical improvements also target gameplay frustrations. Multiple ticks can no longer latch onto players simultaneously, making these pests easier to manage. Napberry plants now function correctly, and rare achievement-triggering issues have been resolved. Spectator mode also sees fixes for black screen glitches during viewpoint switches.
Beta participants should note that this branch generates unique maps, offering an alternative to the daily-refreshed main version. While stability isn’t guaranteed, adventurous climbers may find the experimental content worth exploring. With this patch, Peak continues refining its cooperative ascent experience, ensuring victory only comes to those who truly earn it, alive and intact.
(Source: PC Gamer)