Here's PEAK's MESA Complete Recap: How to Walkthrough

The MESA biome has arrived in PEAK, replacing the Alpine for one week and challenging climbers with brutal sun and desert hazards. Players must manage heat while exploring its sandy cliffs, hidden pools, and strange surprises. The update also adds new items, a phobia mode for bug-averse players, and a batch of hidden secrets. Reception has been positive, though some climbers have reported invisible walls near the summit.

How to Walkthrough MESA in PEAK?

The key to surviving MESA is managing heat exposure while climbing through open desert terrain. Shade is limited, so sunscreen, parasols, and aloe vera are crucial to reduce or recover from heat effects. Hot rocks in the Caldera-style sections can spike your temperature quickly, so plan routes through shaded spots and keep your cool gear ready.

Are there Capybaras in MESA?

Yes, Capybaras are in the new MESA biome, confirmed by the developer in a Reddit reply to a player’s question. Their pool acts as a permanent cooling zone, perfect for a break from the heat. You can even play the Music Pipe near them and unlock its related achievement, Animal Serenading.

Note: The map is updated every 24 hours, so the location of the animal bath will be in a different place each time.

How long will the MESA biome last?

MESA will appear in every run for seven days straight before rotating randomly with Alpine, the snowy biome it temporarily replaces. Players on Reddit have mixed feelings — some love the desert over the cold, while others wish it swapped with Tropics instead for more variety.

To successfully traverse any biome, you must skillfully manage your resources. Some of them must be cooked to have a more positive effect. Check the guide!

All MESA items

The MESA update doesn’t just bring heat — it’s part of a string of bold changes, following July’s tongue-in-cheek cannibalism patch. It also includes Bug Phobia Mode so players with arachnophobia can enjoy the biome without unwanted surprises. Alongside performance fixes and balance tweaks, here’s what’s been added:

• Balloons – Lift yourself over gaps or obstacles.
• Scout Cannon – Spot and tag distant areas.
• Parasol – Portable shade to slow heat gain.
• Sunscreen – Reduces heat effect for a limited time.
• Aloe Vera – Heals and reduces existing heat.
• Dynamite – Explosive tool and hazard in the wrong hands.

Players have embraced the scorching MESA warmly, calling it one of the most fun updates so far. Many hope the devs won’t slow down and will keep the game fresh with more biomes and creative mechanics.

What Next PEAK biome?

The MESA update has shown that PEAK is ready for new biomes, fresh mechanics, and possibly seasonal events. Players are already speculating about what’s next, with an underwater biome being one of the most popular predictions.

At EGamersWorld, we imagine the dev brainstorm might have started with Eastern bamboo forests and ended with cosmic peaks — and yes, “PEAK on the Moon” has probably been said in their office. While we agree an underwater biome would be a natural next step, our bet is on something Tropics-like but with Mayan pyramid ruins and jungle landscapes.

Read also beginner tips to play PEAK, there is information about climbing mechanics and the necessary items at the start.