The feeling of reaching the peak in Peak is one of satisfaction. The feeling after slipping into poison, falling off a cliff, or overestimating your stamina–and then dying soon after–is the exact opposite. Peak’s new The Roots update adds the Checkpoint Flag, making the climb a little easier.
The Checkpoint Flag is a new item that creates a checkpoint wherever you plant it on the mountain. Then, if you die, you’ll respawn back at that point with some of your health intact. It’s a whole new lease on life for these fragile little scouts.
The entire The Roots update, which adds a bunch of new badges and items, brings both new challenges and new ways to conquer them for veteran players. The newest items–including both the Checkpoint Flag and the Rescue Claw–make traversing difficult obstacles a breeze if you have them. The Rescue Claw is basically a grappling hook, effortlessly zipping you across caverns and gaps.
The Roots biome is a different story. Powerful winds, surprise spiders, toxic gas, and a few other things–we’ll leave some surprises for you to discover if you haven’t played yet–could prevent you from ever climbing out of the woods.
There are new consumables, new mechanics, and even some other living creatures to encounter while exploring The Roots. It’s worth placing the Checkpoint Flag as soon as you find it in the new biome. That way, you can explore with some peace of mind. If you die, you’ll get another shot.
