PEAK, the cooperative climbing adventure game, has gained popularity for its engaging teamwork mechanics. However, players have reported a persistent issue known as the "Campfire Bug," where campfires fail to light or become unresponsive, often leading to crashes or progression blocks.
If you're struggling with this frustrating bug, don’t worry—this guide covers why it happens, how to fix it, and the best workarounds while waiting for an official patch.
The Campfire Bug typically occurs under these circumstances:
Mid-game disconnections or reconnections – If a player leaves or rejoins a session while climbing, the campfire may become unusable.
Joining mid-session – Players entering an ongoing game can sometimes trigger the bug.
Game instability – Certain compatibility issues may prevent proper interaction with campfires.
The developers at Landfall Games have acknowledged the issue on the Steam forums and are working on a permanent fix. In the meantime, here’s how you can bypass the problem.
Since the bug often occurs when players join or leave mid-session, the best prevention is:
Start runs together – Ensure all players begin the climb at the same time.
Avoid reconnecting – If someone disconnects, consider restarting the run instead of rejoining.
Some players report that keeping invites open mid-game can trigger the bug. To avoid this:
Close any active invites once the session starts.
If a friend crashes, regroup and start a fresh run.
A Steam user (4lvaro) suggested this workaround:
Go to PEAK’s installation folder (usually: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\PEAK).
Right-click PEAK.exe and select Properties.
Navigate to the Compatibility tab.
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
Select an older Windows version (e.g., Windows 8).
Click Apply > OK and relaunch the game.
This tweak may resolve interaction issues with campfires.
Corrupted files could contribute to the bug. To check:
Open Steam > Library.
Right-click PEAK > Properties > Installed Files.
Click "Verify integrity of game files."
Restart the game after completion.
If the issue persists, help the devs by reporting it:
Steam Discussions: Post on the PEAK Community Hub.
Email Support: Contact support@landfall.se with details.
Landfall Games is actively working on a patch, but until then, these workarounds should help you continue playing. For the smoothest experience:
✅ Start sessions together
✅ Avoid mid-game joins
✅ Try compatibility mode
Stay updated by following PEAK’s official channels, and happy climbing!