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 forests of the Pacific Northwest, bringing with it some unique and weirder elements. While Peak’s core gameplay of climbing remains, players will now find themselves scaling towering trees in a dense forest environment. No matter how large the party, these trees present a formidable challenge.

Adding to the tension are giant insects on the hunt, such as massive spiders that can cocoon players in webs and drop them, potentially causing long falls. Players can also forage and munch on native mushrooms they find throughout the forest—at their own risk. These fungi may or may not induce some kind of zombie-like effect, so caution is advised.

The update also brings improvements to the game’s cooking system. It’s now possible to observe effects when placing non-food items in the fire, though the developers are keeping these effects under wraps to encourage player experimentation. Additionally, players can now cook the poison out of berries, making them safer to eat. However, the same does not apply to mushrooms, so be very careful when consuming fungi in the Roots biome.

For the full details, players can check out the complete patch notes available on Steam.
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