Peaks of Yore News

Hello peakbaggers!

This patch brings a few more in-game rewards, collectibles, and a few other things to the DLC, as well as some end-game challenges. There's also been a few adjustments on a couple of maps in the DLC, so be sure to check out the update below and in-game!



[h2]Summit Stamp Achievements[/h2]

• You can now acquire stamps for completing Alpine summits. Each successful summit will award a stamp for completion. A total of 23 stamps can be collected, corresponding to the number of DLC maps.
  
• These work like regular achievements as well as in-game viewable stamps in your Alpinist's Cabin. They will pop into view once you acquire them.
  
• If you have already completed a map, you will automatically have the respective stamp.
  

[h2]Sleeve Pins[/h2]

• New cosmetic sleeve pins have been added. They can be collected by completing new challenges found in the Great Alps. Be sure to check your Map for new collectibles.
  
• There are a total of 11 new cosmetic sleeve pins to unlock. Once you acquire one, you can display it on your sleeve(s).
  
• Accomplished mountaineers, and those of keen sight, will be awarded with pins to adorn your tweeds.
  
• Once a pin has been awarded, you can find them on your Collected Pins board in the Alpinist's Cabin. Here you can adorn them on your sleeves with Left Trigger / Left Click, or view them up with Right Trigger / Right Click.
  
• These pins will be unlocked permanently, unless you delete the save file and remove their unlocks using the option found in Main Menu > Options > Misc Options > Delete Great Alps Unlocks.
  

[h2]Flora and Fauna[/h2]

• During your adventure throughout the Great Alps, you can now find elusive collectible Alpine flowers, soaring Great Eagles, and elusive Ghostly Goats appearing through the night.
  
• Use your acquired mountaineering expertise to find and grab these elusive flowers, as they tend to grow in treacherous locations.
  
• A keen eye is needed to spot both Great Eagles and Ghostly Goats. These will not appear on your map, so be sure to be on the lookout during your climbs.
  

[h2]Monument of Sundown & Monument of Cruelty[/h2]

• Monument of Sundown & Monument of Cruelty will now unlock permanently after collecting their respective idols. These monuments are found on specific peaks listed below.
  Permanently unlocking these means that they will also appear in new save files in You Fall You Die and Free Solo if you have unlocked their respective idols at least once.
  
• As they are used as part of new challenges, they will appear on the following maps:
  
• Greenhorn's Top, Towering Vísir, Eldris Wall, Mount Mhòrgorm, and Solemn Tempest.
  
• These monuments will automatically be unlocked if you have collected both the Idol of Sundown and Idol of Cruelty.
  
• Note: Monuments on Greenhorn's Top are not used for any challenges and are simply in case of self-imposed challenges in Normal Mode, You Fall You Die, and Free Solo.
  

[h3]Option to Delete new Alpine Unlocks: "Delete Great Alps Unlocks"[/h3]

• Found in Main Menu > Options > Misc Options > Delete Great Alps Unlocks.
  
• Use to remove any Pin unlocks.
  
• Use to delete the state of unlocks of Monuments of Sundown and Monuments of Cruelty.
  
• Use to delete the "seen" state of animals in the Great Alps.
  
• Note that some pins will unlock automatically at certain points during a save file if you have enough progress in it.
  

[h3]Updates[/h3]

• Added an option to disable sunshafts / sun glare with a launch option. Running the game at lower resolutions would blow up the sunglare effect. To add this launch option, right-click the game in your Steam Library, go to Properties, add "-nosg" without the quotation marks.
  
• Restart map hotkey is now defaulted to 'Home'.
  
• Increased volume stamina regain very slightly after leaving the hold.
  
• Increased the effect of chalk very slightly while on volumes.
  
• Drain speed on volumes very slightly nerfed.
  
• Cracks balance gain nerfed very slightly.
  
• The goat on the roof of the Alpinist's Cabin will now stay until Dunderhorn has been completed.
  
• Added a few extra ice spots and holds on Mount Mhorgorm to better accommodate cruelty difficulty.
  

[h3]Old Rekkja[/h3]

• Added 3 Crux names and a couple extra route tweaks / updates to make the map more balanced.
  

[h3]Tutor's Tower[/h3]

• Added additional holds and alternate paths to make the map more balanced and less punishing since it's the first DLC map encountered.
  

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where you could infinitely crampon jump with Idol of Feathers active. This would trivialize a bunch of achievements.
  
• Fixed a few slopes that you could stand on in Ullr's Chasm.
  
• Fixed a bug with Alpine summits not counting towards peaks summited when in the permadeath cutscene.
  
• Fixed some mesh issues and removed some invisible holds on Almáttr Dam.
  
• Other minor fixes.
  

[h3]Patch 1.9.0a - Hotfix[/h3]

• Fixed some visual issues with pins.
  
• Fixed a typo on the information pamphlet in the Alpinist's Cabin.
  

[h3]Patch 1.9.0b - Hotfix[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where you couldn't properly spot one of the Ghostly Goats.
  
• Fixed a bug where pins were not visible in Great Gale maps.
  
• Fixed some collisions on Ullr's Chasm.
  
• Fixed an issue with Idol of Slopers.
  
• Fixed some golden coat issues in the Alpinist's Cabin.
  

[h2]Patch 1.8.5a[/h2]

[h3]Volumes[/h3]

• Slightly nerfed the speed of Pitch Stamina drain a little bit when using two-handed volumes.
  
• Nerfed the speed of Pitch Stamina drain on one hand.
  
• Boosted the Pitch Stamina regain drastically after leaving a volume. This should make continuous volumes less punishing.
  
• Grabbing a hold while also grabbing a volume will negate the drain speed drastically.
  
• Increased the pull up and let go force slightly while on the volume.
  
• The balance meter will only build up as long as you are touching a volume, so try to limit your approach prevent as much downwards momentum on the hold as possible.
  

[h3]Other Updates[/h3]

• You can now use the monocular in the Alpinist's Cabin with the Monocular hotkey.
  

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue with some ice holds when using Idol of Sundown.
  
• Fixed some bugs with the NPC parcel delivery in the Great Gales.
  
• Fixed a terrain issue causing a weird "glow effect" around NPCs visiting you in the Great Gales cabin.
  
• Fixed some bugs with being able to use multiple tools while secured on the wall with crampons.
  
• Fixed a few flying seabirds that were stuck.
  
• Fixed some minor bugs related to chalk.
  

[h2]Patch 1.8.5b[/h2]

[h3]Visuals[/h3]

• Towering Vísir, Seigr Craeg, and Ullr's Chasm are now visible from Mount Mhòrgorm.
  
• Fixed some lighting issues and increased the darkness on a few maps when using Idol of Sundown.
  

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where you could "grab" onto holds while using Ice Axes.
  
• Fixed a few sound issues on Almáttr Dam.
  
• Fixed some collision issues on Dunderhorn.
  

[h2]Patch 1.8.5c[/h2]

[h3]Updates[/h3]

• Bird Seeds can now be rebinded. You'll likely have to manually rebind it in the Keybindings Menu, or simply Reset the keybindings to set it back to default. The default Bird Seed key is bound to 'N'.
  
• Bird seeds active duration increased to 12 seconds.
  
• You can no longer detach from a rope when using the barometer or monocular unless you use the detach hotkey or put the tools away. This should prevent unwanted detaching when using the "Interact" button to put tools away.
  
• Added a few extra holds on Mount Mhorgorm and Towering Visir to make them possible using Idol of Cruelty.
  
• Minor performance updates on Great Bók Tree.
  

[h3]Idol of Cruelty[/h3]

• Crampons boosted a bit.
  
• Ice Axe stamina now drain faster.
  
• Pipe has no longer has any effect.
  

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

• Fixed some issues with using chalk on volumes.
  
• Fixed a bug where you could use chalk in the Intermediate category.
  
• Fixed a journal texture bug in the Alpine Greats category.
  
• Fixed a bug with Pixelation not working in the Alpinist's Cabin.
  
• Fixed a bug with the credits scene causing a save file issue.
  
• Fixed some issues with collision in the Alpinist's Cabin.
  
• Fixed some issues with the keybindings editor.
  

Hey everyone.
Volumes have had an extensive rework.
The previous version was too generous in the amount of time you had on the hold. The new version should bring back the challenge of the original vision of these holds while also being a lot more balanced.

[h3]Volumes Overhaul[/h3]

• Balance meter UI has been added.
  
• The balance meter will fill up drastically when you have downwards momentum. Chalk negates this effect significantly.
  
• Pitch stamina drain has been drastically increased. If you only have one hand on a volume, the drain will be much faster. Chalk negates this effect significantly.
  
• After setting off a volume, you'll regain a portion of your pitch stamina. So the longer you stay on a volume, the less time / pitch stamina will you have on the next potential volume.
  
• As usual, if you are having trouble with these new volumes, use chalk.
  

[h3]Rope Tool[/h3]

• You can now chalk both hands while hanging on a rope with the Chalk hotkey.
  

[h3]Visual Updates[/h3]

• Mara's Arch, Ivory Granites, Welkin Pass, Seigr Craeg, Ullrs Chasm, Eldris Wall, and Mount Mhòrgorm can now be seen from Towering Vísir.
  
• Upscaled the texture tiling a little bit on some rock materials.
  

[h3]Major Bugfixes[/h3]

• Fixed remaining ice axe issues related to destructible ice.
  
• Fixed a bug where you could "fall" through branches and wheels after grabbing them, leaving your arms behind.
  
• Fixed a bug where you could use the barometer along with the ice axes.
  

Few more improvements and modifications on both Castle of the Swan King and Seaside Tribune.

I'm pretty content with the state these maps are in now, so it's unlikely I'll be modifying them any more in the future. In this patch, you'll also find a few QOL as well as visual updates on certain maps, so be sure to check out the changes.


[h3]Cabins[/h3]

• Idols can now be used in the Northern Outpost cabin. It will not show up unless you have been in the Einvald Valley Alpinist's Cabin first.
  
• Idols UI should now properly show up when interacting with the idols.
  

[h3]Rope Tool[/h3]

• The rope will no longer become "stuck" when climbing it close the the anchor on the ground. The rope will extend to its full length while grounded, unless you are climbing it.
  

[h3]Crampons[/h3]

• 6-Point Crampons slightly boosted in force, but still not so much to make them comparable with 10-Point Crampons.
  

[h3]Visual Updates[/h3]

• Towering Vísir can now be seen in the far distance from Seigr Craeg, Ullr's Chasm, Mara's Arch, Ivory Granites, Dunderhorn, and Welkin Pass.
  
• Great Silf, The Eldris Wall, and Mount Mhòrgorm can now be seen from Mhòr Druim, and vice versa.
  
• Seigr Craeg is now visible from Ullr's Chasm, and vice versa.
  

[h3]Castle of the Swan King[/h3]

• Ropes length are now limited to 6 meters (unupgraded ropes) to accommodate the low reset areas.
  
• Fixed a few areas to prevent resetting if hanging on a 6 meter rope.
  
• Fixed a few places where you could still rope anchor into the brick walls.
  
• Fixed some concrete bits that coulden't be rope anchored into.
  
• Fixed some issues with a few gutters that couldent be grabbed.
  
• Fixed some of the routes still being set up for crampons.
  
• Updated the sign post to reflect limitations.
  
• Slightly decreased the radius of aggro and moved the crow a bit in the forest area.
  
• Added a few holds along the forest area.
  
• Added a few extra particle effects near the forest areas.
  

[h3]Seaside Tribune[/h3]

• Ropes length are now limited to 6 meters (unupgraded ropes) to accommodate the low reset areas.
  
• Rope usages no longer limited to 10.
  
• Added a few rotating wheels to limit the number of physics-driven wheels since they are a bit finnicky.
  
• Added a split route.
  
• Updated the peak image in the journal to reflect changes.
  

[h3]Quietude[/h3]

• Crampons limited to 6-Point.
  
• Added a sign post to reflect 6-Point Crampon limit.
  
• Added a few overhangs to prevent skipping the final crux.
  

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

• Fixed some ice axe issues with destructible ice.
  
• Goats will now pause when browsing the in-game menu.
  
• Birds will now pause when browsing the in-game menu.
  
• Fixed a bug with the holds on Ymir's Shadow when using Idol of Ice.
  
• Fixed a bug with the Item Map in the Alps cabin being pixelated.
  

[h2]Patch 1.8.4a[/h2]

• Fixed a bug with the Idol of Sundown in the Northern Outpost cabin.
  
• Fixed a rotating wheel that still used physics on Seaside Tribune.
  
• Fixed a bug where you could sometimes miss a physics affected climbable when moving downwards at high speed.
  
• Fixed a bug where you coulden't use the Rope Tool from the belt on Eljun's Folly.
  
• Minor performance improvements on Great Bók Tree.
  
• Other minor fixes
  

The Castle and Dam are back to what they were before with a few changes to accommodate both the unique aspects of the climbs, while not trivializing the routes.

Unfortunately, the last patch including crampons completely trivialized the majority of the Castle map, and it was unneeded for maps like Seaside and the Dam where there's plenty of opportunities to place safety ropes.

Sorry for the inconvenience. Ultimately, it's impossible to please everyone.
Hopefully these changes should keep the uniqueness of the climbs while not trivializing anything.

Be sure to check them out below, and in-game.

[h3]Castle of the Swan King[/h3]
- Crampons have been restricted again.
- Ropes remain allowed and are no longer limited to 10. Additionally, there have been added wooden beams with lamp posts around the castle which you can use to anchor to. The concrete bits of the castle can also be used to anchor ropes.

[h3]Almáttr Dam[/h3]
- Crampons have been restricted again.
- The platforms as well as the scaffolding should provide enough safety in case you'd like to play safe, while still offering enough challenge and not trivializing the route with crampons.
- Ropes can now be used on both the scaffolding, and the supporting platforms between each segment.

[h3]Seaside Tribune[/h3]
- Crampons have been restricted again. Ropes can still be used across all non-movable wooden parts.
- Added a few extra poles around the middle section.

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]
- Fixed an incorrect texture on a signpost for Tutor's Tower.
- Potential fix for ice axes releasing grip randomly sometimes when striking destructible ice.