patch · August 21, 2025

PEAK. Patch 1.25.a Brings Steam Deck Verification and Balance Tweaks

PEAK. patch 1.25.a secures Steam Deck verification, fixes broken achievements, adjusts item balance, and disables The Looker via a new menu setting.

PEAK. patch 1.25.a delivers official Steam Deck verification alongside a wave of achievement fixes, item rebalances, and exploit patches.

Steam Deck and Settings

The game is now officially Steam Deck Verified following text adjustments that complement previous controller updates. Players can also turn off "The Looker" using a new menu setting.

Item and Environment Balance

The Cure-All now cures certain Thorns damage. Backpack storage rules have changed, prohibiting players from storing the Beehive or a lit Flare inside. Hot rocks in THE KILN deal increased damage on direct contact, and the Magic Beanstalk now climbs twice as fast when placed vertically.

Bug Fixes and Exploits

The Plunderer, Clutch, First Aid, and Cool Cucumber badges now track and trigger reliably. Fog walls are now taller, closing off the Scout Cannon exploit that allowed quick wins. MESA performance is improved through distant scorpion culling, and biome items no longer spawn past the Caldera.

Why this patch matters

Patch 1.25.a cleans up persistent bugs, secures formal verification on handheld hardware, and closes notable gameplay exploits.