patch · April 13, 2026

PEAK. Patch 1.61.a Resolves Campfire Saves and Caldera Cold Bug

PEAK. version 1.61.a patches stability issues, fixes scout report playback speed, and resolves a bug causing Ascent 5+ players to freeze in the Caldera. Structural save updates will delete existing campfire saves upon updating.

Patch 1.61.a tackles long-standing stability issues, UI bugs, and temperature calculation errors for high-level ascents in PEAK.

Campfire Saves and Save Wipe

Campfire saves now track naturally spawned items like marshmallows around the fire, though player-dropped items remain excluded. Structural updates to save architecture mean previous save files will be deleted upon launching the update.

Environment and Audio Fixes

Ascent 5 and higher players loading from saves or joining active runs will no longer freeze incorrectly in the Caldera. Scout reports now play back at a constant speed regardless of run duration, and off-screen rendering issues are fixed.

Performance and Progression

The patch prevents players from receiving unearned biome badges like the Tread Lightly Badge when loading campfire saves. Performance improves by disabling unnecessary code for items resting inert on the ground.

Why this patch matters

Patch 1.61.a smooths out save wipes and temperature bugs for high-level scouts, though the save reset forces a clean break.