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Podcast: Landfall's Rebecca Lautner on Peak's 23 million sales and looking past friendslop
Rebecca Lautner, CBO at Landfall Games, discusses the success of their game Peak, which has sold over 23 million units, and the company's philosophy of moving on to new projects. She also touches on the launch of their publishing arm, Evil Landfall, and their 'fail fast' development approach.
PS5 Version of 2025 Surprise Hit Adventure Game Leaked
An ESRB rating for the co-op adventure game Peak has appeared on the PlayStation 5, suggesting a console release is imminent. Developed by Aggro Crab and Landfall Games, the game has been a popular PC title since its initial release, featuring first-person co-op climbing and survival mechanics.
Under $5 And Rated 9/10: Steam’s Newest Breakout Just Hit 268,101 Concurrent Players
The indie game How to Fish has become a breakout hit on Steam, reaching a peak of 268,101 concurrent players shortly after release. Developed by Dazed Games with support from Landfall Games, the game features a simple concept of survivors using firearms to catch fish on an island. It has garnered over 6,000 positive reviews and is currently discounted to $4.95.
Peak's final biome update was under threat from dataminers, so the developers came up with a load of fakes like…
The developers of the game Peak, Landfall Games and Aggro Crab, implemented a strategy of adding fake biomes to the game's files to prevent dataminers from spoiling the content of its final update. This update, dropping tomorrow, introduces two new biomes, The Gloom and The Citadel, and also prepares the game for console ports.
Peak’s Final Major Update Will Add A Danger-Filled Dungeon
Peak, the co-op mountain-climbing game from Aggro Crab and Landfall Games, will receive its final major update, The Final Ascent, on August 11. This update introduces two new biomes, Gloom and The Citadel, along with new traps and a formidable monster. The developers have stated this is the last significant content update as they move on to new projects.
Möt SULFUR-Anton från Perfect Random
Anton Albiin, designer and balancer for the game SULFUR, discusses the development of the title and its inspirations. He highlights the game's unique gear-based single-player shooter gameplay with moddable weapons and its Swedish language support. Albiin also touches on his background in the gaming industry, including his time at Minecraft's customer support and working for the Swedish Game Industry.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at Develop:Star Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive was awarded Best Game at the Develop:Star Awards 2026, alongside wins for Best Narrative and Best Audio. Other notable winners included Frontier Developments for Best Studio and Sony Interactive Entertainment for Publishing Star.
Peak's success helped Aggro Crab commit to co-op, says studio head: 'We thought we were a character action…
Aggro Crab studio head Nick Kaman stated that the success of their game Peak, developed in collaboration with Landfall Games, has shifted the studio's focus towards co-op experiences. Previously considering themselves a character action studio, the positive reception and energy gained from Peak and Content Warning have led them to explore social game mechanics further in their upcoming title, Crashout Crew.
Little Kitty, Big City “Birthday Bash” update out now, patch notes – new content and more
The "Birthday Bash" update for Little Kitty, Big City is now available for free on Nintendo Switch, celebrating the game's second anniversary. This update introduces new birthday-themed content, an expanded apartment with a new NPC, additional interactable items, and the ability to start the game with a custom cat. The update also includes crossover content with Digital Circus, featuring a Jax hat and skin, and plushies from PEAK.
Little Kitty, Big City Celebrates Two Years of Feline Mischief with a Delightful Birthday Update
Double Dagger Studio has released a free Birthday Update for Little Kitty, Big City, celebrating two years since its launch. The update adds an explorable apartment, new Photo Mode features, and crossover content with The Amazing Digital Circus and Peak, including character hats and plushies. Technical fixes and refinements to existing mechanics are also included.
GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50
This week's Patch Notes covers several key industry developments, including GameMaker's integration of AI coding assistance, Sony's clarification on PlayStation DRM updates, and the use of video games for inmate rehabilitation at Rikers. The article also touches on Ustwo CEO Maria Sayans' comments regarding job security, the closure of Spiders studio, and changes to GitHub Copilot's billing model.
PEAK developers support Make-A-Wish with a charity bundle through Digiphile
Digiphile is offering a charity game bundle featuring eight titles, including PEAK, Another Crab's Treasure, and Content Warning, for $12. The bundle supports the Make-A-Wish charity and is available for a limited time. PEAK is highlighted as a co-op climbing game, while Content Warning is noted for its co-op horror gameplay.
Landfall and Aggro Crab Games Bundle Drops With $3 Starting Price | HappyGamer
Landfall Games and Aggro Crab have launched a new bundle showcasing their titles, with pricing starting at $3. The bundle offers eight games across various tiers, including popular titles like Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, Stick Fight: The Game, Going Under, and Another Crab's Treasure. This collaboration aims to provide value to players and expose smaller indie titles to a wider audience.
Digiphile Launches “Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase” Bundle Featuring PEAK
Digiphile has launched the "Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase" bundle, featuring eight games including PEAK, Content Warning, Another Crab's Treasure, HASTE, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The bundle is available for two weeks and also includes artwork by Gina Chacón. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for other games like River City Saga: Journey to the West and ULTRAKILL.
Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase Bundles PEAK, Content Warning, and More for Charity
Digiphile has launched a limited-time game bundle featuring titles from Landfall Games and Aggro Crab, including PEAK, Another Crab’s Treasure, and Content Warning. The bundle, priced at $12, is available from April 28 to May 12, 2026, with all proceeds supporting Make-A-Wish for World Wish Day. An optional $5 charity tier includes soundtracks and artwork.
PEAK Team Supports Make-A-Wish With A Limited-Time Game Collection
Landfall Games and Aggro Crab are partnering with Digiphile to release a limited-time game collection featuring PEAK and seven other indie titles to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The collection, available from April 28 to May 12, includes games like Content Warning and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, with a portion of sales going directly to charity.
Digiphile Launches The “Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase” - A limited-time game collection from the teams behind PEAK to support Make-A-Wish.
Digiphile, in partnership with Landfall Games and Aggro Crab, has launched the 'Landfall x Aggro Crab Showcase,' a limited-time game collection available for $12. The collection features eight indie titles, including PEAK, Another Crab's Treasure, Haste, and Content Warning, with a portion of sales and all additional donations benefiting Make-A-Wish for World Wish Day.
Devs aren't "lazy" and game updates aren't guaranteed | Opinion
This opinion piece discusses the growing expectation that all games should receive continuous updates, a trend fueled by live service models. Developers like Landfall Games, creators of Peak, are pushing back against the notion that they are 'lazy' when they choose to move on to new projects after a game's initial support period. The article argues that the shift to digital distribution and the success of redemption stories like No Man's Sky and Cyberpunk 2077 have altered consumer expectations, leading to friction between players and developers.
Peak co-dev says games like its iconic friendslop hit "wouldn't exist" if the studio tried to turn everything it makes "into the next Fortnite" with endless content updates
Landfall Games, co-developer of the hit indie game Peak, clarifies that they are not a live service studio and do not intend to provide endless content updates for their games. The developers emphasize that their focus is on creating limited experiences that are updated for a period before moving on to new projects, stating that this approach allows for games like Peak to exist in their current form.
Co-op mountain climber PEAK developer reminds fans it’s not supporting a live-service game
Landfall Games, co-developer of the co-op mountain climber PEAK, has reminded players that neither they nor Aggro Crab are live service studios and that updates are a bonus. The studio addressed complaints about a perceived "lazy dev cycle," explaining that their small team has been stretched thin by numerous updates, ports, and the pressure to release new games annually. Despite the challenges, they confirmed they will continue working on new projects at a more sustainable pace.