Peak Is Now Steam Deck Verified With Cannon Glitch Fixed
▼ Summary
– Peak version 1.25.a is now Steam Deck Verified, with text adjustments and full controller support for the platform.
– The patch makes it harder to exploit the Scout Cannon to quickly win by increasing the height of biome-separating fog walls.
– A new option allows players to toggle off The Looker character, whose random appearances have been made rarer.
– Several achievement-linked merit badges (Cool Cucumber, Plunderer, Clutch, First Aid) now unlock correctly after being fixed.
– Other fixes include resolved beehive issues, corrected hot rock damage, and improved Cure-All and Magic Beanstalk functionality.
Peak has officially achieved Steam Deck Verified status with its latest update, bringing significant improvements for handheld players and addressing a popular speedrunning exploit. Version 1.25.a introduces a range of fixes and refinements, making the mountain-climbing adventure more polished than ever on Valve’s portable system.
The development team confirmed the verification in their patch notes, acknowledging that while the game already ran well on Steam Deck, this update finalizes controller support and adjusts text elements to meet Valve’s requirements. This official badge assures players of a seamless experience on the go.
One of the most talked-about changes involves the Scout Cannon glitch, which allowed players to launch themselves over fog walls and skip entire sections of the game. The developers have raised the height of these barriers, preventing players from bypassing biomes and finishing the game in mere minutes. While creative cannon use is still possible, reckless launches now often result in collision with the fog and a fatal fall.
Another notable addition is the option to disable The Looker, a mysterious figure that occasionally appears behind rocks only to vanish when approached. Even with the feature enabled, encounters with this eerie character will occur less frequently.
The update also resolves several persistent achievement-related bugs. Merit badges such as Cool Cucumber, Plunderer, Clutch, and First Aid will now unlock properly when their conditions are met.
Additional fixes include improved beehive behavior, phobia-friendly textures now work correctly, and players can no longer store beehives in their backpack. Balance adjustments ensure hot rocks in the Kiln deal appropriate damage, the Cure-All item effectively treats thorns in the Mesa, and the Magic Beanstalk offers a quicker climb.
As a standout example of the co-op “friendslop” genre, Peak blends challenge with humor, encouraging teamwork and laughter amid hazards like explosive spores and sudden unconsciousness. With over 10 million copies sold on Steam and recent additions like the Mesa biome and cannibalism mechanics, the game continues to evolve while maintaining its quirky charm.
(Source: Game Spot)
