Peak has proven to be a surprisingly big winner for indie studios Aggro Crab and Landfall. With more and more groups of friends jumping in and trying to survive the harrowing climbs ahead, the developers have released the game’s latest free update.

The Roots update introduces a brand-new biome inspired by the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, bringing with it some unusual and exciting elements. While players are still climbing, the setting has shifted dramatically—they’re now scaling towering trees in a dense forest environment.

Climbing these enormous trees presents a unique challenge regardless of party size. The danger increases with the presence of giant insects on the hunt, including massive spiders that can trap players in webs and drop them, potentially resulting in a long and perilous fall.

Players will also encounter native mushrooms scattered throughout the forest. These can be consumed, but at their own risk—they may or may not cause symptoms resembling “zombie-ism,” adding a quirky twist to the gameplay.

In addition to the new biome, The Roots update brings several tweaks to Peak’s cooking system. Players can now see effects on non-food items when placing them in a fire. The developers haven’t revealed what these effects are, encouraging experimentation and discovery.

Furthermore, it’s now possible to cook the poison out of berries, making them safe to eat. However, the same cannot be done with mushrooms, so players need to exercise caution when foraging fungi in the forest.

For a full list of changes and detailed patch notes, be sure to check out the update page on Steam.
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