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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peak devs really did not expect to sell 2 million copies in 9 days, say they're now "looking into possible updates" for their hit that started as a "stupid jam game"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Indie co-op climbing game Peak has reached a new sales milestone of two million copies, and developers Landfall and Aggro Crab are now "looking into possible updates" after an "amazing launch". "Peak managed to exceed our expectations of player count and hype by like.. a lot," Landfall Games and Aggro Crab (collectively Landcrab) say in a news announcement on Steam which includes the latest numbers. The game has, at time of writing, climbed up to become the third top seller on Steam globally. Aggro Crab was already stunned at the success Peak has had a few days ago, when it announced its "stupid jam game" had sold one million copies in six days, and outsold its brilliant take on the Soulslike genre, Another Crab's Treasure. It's now doubled that number in half the amount of time, living up to its Very Positive rating on Steam. To thank players for the positive reception, Landcrab confirms the developers are now "looking into possible updates" for the game. "It's very early stages," it adds on Steam, stating that it won't be sharing "exact details" on what to expect yet. "We're still prioritizing bug fixes and stability first," the developers confirm. Some things which are definitely in the works for Peak are localization and merch – Landcrab calls the latter "another thing we didn't really expect to do", but says it is "looking at some pretty great things". As for any major content, Landcrab says the teams don't know how many updates there'll be or when they'll be ready "since we're two studios who have other projects to work on," and games you know, take time to make. Aggro Crab might have been a bit tongue-in-cheek when it called Peak a "stupid jam game", but the devs revealed it really was developed over a month-long game jam in South Korea in an interview with PC Gamer. Looking for more to play with friends? Check out our list of the best co-op games of all time.
Express Tribune
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
PEAK devs secretly join Twitch games as Bingbong the toy with real-time voice chat cameos
Developers of the viral hit PEAK are sneaking into live games by controlling Bingbong, the in-game stuffed animal companion, to interact directly with players on Twitch. The unexpected appearances have sparked surprise and confusion, with some players initially believing Bingbong's voice lines were pre-recorded — until he started responding to their questions in real time. In one stream, Bingbong said, 'Don't leave me…' after players tried to move on without him. Another shouted, 'Why does it sound like a real person in our call?' One dev even screamed, 'I'm in the water!' and made unexpected comments like 'I love Pride Month.' It became clear the voice was live, leading a stunned streamer to admit, 'We almost left a real dev just in the water.' Bingbong also has a dedicated voice volume slider, hinting that more antics might be planned. The game, developed during a one-month game jam by indie teams Aggro Crab and Landfall, launched in June 2025. PEAK quickly sold 5 million copies and hit over 102,000 concurrent players on Steam. Despite the fast success, the devs have kept the tone light, playful, and community-focused. Instead of disappearing post-launch, the developers have added surprise elements that blur the line between in-game character and real human presence. The trolling has been received as humorous and fitting with the chaotic, meme-worthy style of the game.
Express Tribune
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Peak developers embrace friendslop genre as co-op game reaches players seeking simple fun
Peak has emerged as a notable entry in the 'friendslop' genre, with developers Aggro Crab and Landfall creating the co-op game in about a month. The game has reached over 100,000 concurrent players, according to the developers, who said it was designed to be 'something that's simple and fun.' The term friendslop, discussed by Aggro Crab developer Caelan Pollock, refers to games that rely on players and their friends to generate humour and interaction. Pollock explained, 'When I hear the term friendslop, I think it's something that assumes that you and your friends will make up the difference in comedy and interaction in what the game is lacking.' Pollock also described how the collaboration with Landfall came about, explaining that the teams were 'fast friends' and developed Peak after an idea was 'originally pitched in a hot tub in Sweden.' The developers noted the game's title, Peak, came from discussions among the team, with Pollock adding, 'Even minus the joke, I think it's a great name for the game.' Fan reviews online have highlighted Peak's accessibility, praising it for creating moments of humour and enjoyment during play sessions while maintaining a low barrier to entry. Players have described it as 'fun with friends without overcomplication' and 'a game that lets you create your own moments.' Peak demonstrates the potential of smaller-scale projects to find an audience, with developers highlighting their priority of enjoyment over large-scale production goals.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
PEAK future roadmap explored
Image via Landfall. There is no doubt that PEAK by Aggro Crab and Landfall has to be one of the most talked about video games right now. This title is so simple, but still is jam-packed with great gameplay. PEAK is actually a mountain climbing simulator, which can be played solo or in a squad. A unique feature of this game is that each in-game day features a brand new map across four unique biomes. Players are stranded on a mysterious island, where they need to find their way out scaling mountains by scavenging food and equipping climbing gears. All over, fans have liked this game very much, and that is why we might see new updates of this game very soon. PEAK developers confirmed future updates and localization PEAK will get future major updates. | Image via Landfalll. In a post on Steam, both the developing companies of Peak, Aggro Crab and Landfall thanked the fans for this unwavering support from the fans. In this post, the developers also confirmed that there will be future updates for this game, although they are in the 'very early stages.' As of now Peak has received a number of updates, but all of them were stability and bug fixing patches, so no substantial upgrades or new contents have been implemented so far. However, the game isn't free from all the bugs yet as it is still facing disconnection glitches, optimization issues, crashes, etc. So more small patches are expected to be on the way. In the FAQ section from Landfall's official website, the developers stated that they didn't have any plans for future PEAK updates at that point as both Aggro Crab and Landfall have other projects ahead of them. However, the promising words from the developers via the Steam post seal that there will certainly be major updates in the future, like major content addition or quality of life upgrades. The developer team also confirmed that localization would be coming soon as well, that means the game will support more regional languages, specific UI adjustments and many more. These decisions at least make it sure that the road of PEAK is not ending here, and the developers are definitely having a thought about its future. Actually the developers themselves never thought that a small game like PEAK which costs just $8 would burst into the scene so wildly. The game sold more than two million copies world-wide in just nine days of its release. So, developers have realized that the fans are definitely in for the next stage of PEAK. Read More: All items in PEAK explained Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to locate the Scoutmaster in PEAK
Image via Landfall. Since its release, PEAK has become a fan-favorite title. Despite having no gigantic storyline or specular visuals, this mountain-climbing game from Landfall Games and Aggro Crab sold over 100,000 copies in just 24 hours of its launch. Solo or with your friends, you can begin your mountain scaling experience in a struggling but peaceful way in this title, that too with different maps each day among 4 different biomes to ascend through. However, this soothing journey can become a fearful experience if the Scoutmaster starts to run you down. PEAK: How to find the Scoutmaster? Finding the Scoutmaster in PEAK can be pretty tricky. | Image via Landfall. Scoutmaster is a nasty, tall, and green monster who will chase you down and eventually kill you if you get face-to-face with it. Players always want to stay away from this creature, so why should you find him? Actually, finding the Scoutmaster unlocks the Mentorship Badge achievement. Also, it grants players the Inverted Eye cosmetic. Now, it makes sense why some people still want to come across this giant. There are actually two ways to find Scoutmaster, or rather two scenarios in which you can locate this monster. For solo players, you need to blow the Scoutmaster's Bugle in order to spawn the Scoutmaster. Now, it may look easy but finding the Bugle is pretty tough because of its low-spawn rate. Still, players are advised to look through the top of the cliffs, where you have comparatively a higher chance of finding this legendary item than other places. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Blowing this Bugle will also grant you additional maxed out stamina, which will eventually be conceded when Scoutmaster will chase you. For players in a squad, finding this giant is really easy. All you need to do is to run faster than your allies and leave them behind. Upon doing so, the Scoutmaster will spawn out of nowhere as you have broken the law of mountain climbing, by scaling it alone but leaving your friends behind struggling, despite being in a group. The Scoutmaster will then chase you down to punish you for your mountain sin. Keep in mind that the Scoutmaster is immortal, so any weapon be it the Rope Canon or the Piton is of no use against the green monster. As there is no current way to defeat it, you need to run as fast as you can to lose it. It's actually pretty tough, but if you manage to get away from the Scoutmaster for a minute or so, it will eventually leave the chase. However, always try to run on falter surfaces because the Scoutmaster climbs faster than you. Read More: All items in PEAK explained Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
