PEAK Release Time: When It Unlocks on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC

PEAK, the cooperative climbing game from Aggro Crab and Landfall, climbs onto PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam on October 22, 2026. The console versions follow the standard midnight local time unlock pattern with the US at midnight Eastern Time across all time zones, while the Steam version has no specific unlock hour announced as of this writing.

This page covers the unlock window for each platform, what time it goes live in your region, the price across stores, the crossplay story (PC joins PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 squads), the preload and file-size situation, and what the launch build includes. For the broader launch news, see our PEAK news post, and for the cross-platform multiplayer details see our PEAK crossplay guide.

Quick answer

• PS5 / Xbox / Switch 2: midnight local time on October 22, 2026 in most regions, following the standard console digital launch pattern. The US PlayStation and Xbox stores follow midnight ET across all US time zones (so 9 PM PT on October 21 on the West Coast). The Switch 2 eShop uses Nintendo’s midnight-Eastern-US carve-out.
• Steam (PC): October 22 per the Steam store. No specific unlock hour announced. Aggro Crab is based in Seattle (US West Coast), so Steam typically rolls out at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for US publishers, but that’s a convention, not a confirmed time.
• Price: $7.99 on Steam (existing PC price), with Switch / Switch 2 / PS5 / Xbox pricing from each store’s eShop listing.
• Physical release: Yes, Aggro Crab is selling a boxed PS5 edition with pre-orders live. The physical edition includes the base game, a buddy code, and a printed passport with stickers for in-game character customization.
• Crossplay: Yes, across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and Steam on launch day.

Console unlock times by region (midnight local)

Console digital storefronts follow a midnight local time pattern for new releases. The PS Store and Microsoft Store flip new SKUs at midnight local in each region; the Nintendo eShop unlocks new Switch and Switch 2 titles at midnight local in most regions but at midnight Eastern Time across the whole US, so the West Coast gets the game three hours earlier than pure local midnight would suggest. Australia and New Zealand get it first among the English-speaking regions.

Australia and New Zealand get PEAK first among English-speaking regions. In UTC, New Zealand unlocks at 11:00 on October 21, Australia at 13:00, Japan at 15:00, Central Europe at 22:00, the UK at 23:00, and the US at midnight Eastern (04:00 UTC on October 22). The US follows the same midnight-Eastern carve-out across PS5, Xbox and Switch 2.

Steam unlock time: no official hour announced

The Steam store page for PEAK lists a release date of October 22, 2026 with the message “This game plans to unlock in approximately 2 days” and no specific unlock hour. Aggro Crab is based in Seattle, so the Steam countdown will be the definitive answer on launch morning, but past Landfall and Aggro Crab Steam releases have typically gone live at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for US-time-zone studios.

Until Aggro Crab or Landfall posts a Steam-specific time, expect midday Pacific for PC players in North America. We will update this page with the Steam unlock hour when it’s official.

Crossplay and multiplayer

PEAK’s biggest launch-week story is crossplay across PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Steam. A PS5 squad can climb with PC friends, an Xbox group can team with Switch 2 handhelds, and everyone shares the same progression. The crossplay setup is the same one Landfall enabled for the PC version at launch in June 2025.

The PC version has been live since June 16, 2025, and the Steam peak has hit above 100,000 concurrent players per our player counts data. The console launch adds PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 to that pool, with a physical PS5 edition shipping later this year.

Pre-order, preload and day-one content

• Pre-order: PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop and Microsoft Store are open for pre-orders. The Steam pre-purchase is live at $7.99.
• Preload: PlayStation Network typically opens preloads 48 hours before launch. Nintendo Switch preloads typically appear 7 days before launch for eShop titles. Steam preloads typically roll out 24 to 48 hours before launch. Neither studio has posted a preload ETA yet for any platform.
• Physical edition: The boxed PS5 edition includes the base game, a buddy code, and a printed passport with stickers for character customization. International shipping may take longer than the digital launch.
• Day-one content: Every biome, item and update PC has received since launch ships with the console versions. The “Final Ascent” update from August 2026 is included.
• DLC / season pass: None announced for the console launch. PEAK is a complete game with badges, cosmetics, and the biomes released through August 2026.

The game in brief

PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Players must help each other up ledges, place ropes and climbing spikes, manage stamina and injuries, scavenge food, and ascend through 6 biome destinations (The Beach, The Tropics, The Roots, the Alpine/Mesa biome, Caldera/Kiln, and The Peak itself).

The map rotates every 24 hours at 17:00 UTC, so each day’s climb is a new layout. Multiplayer is friends-only on Steam for the PC version, with up to 4 scouts per session. Console versions include crossplay from day one, so a PS5 squad can climb with PC friends and vice versa.

Aggro Crab is the developer behind Another Crab’s Treasure and Going Under. Landfall is the Stockholm team behind Totally Accurate Battle Simulator and Stick Fight. The two studios met at a game dev conference in 2022 and built the first PEAK prototype during a one-month game jam in Seoul in February 2025.

What we still don’t know

• The Steam unlock hour. No official time yet. Steam typically rolls out at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for US-time-zone publishers like Aggro Crab, but until the studios confirm, treat midday Pacific as the convention but not the rule.
• PS Store and Xbox Store unlock hour. Not confirmed beyond the midnight-local default. Both stores typically flip at midnight local per region, with the US aligning to midnight ET across all US time zones.
• Preload ETA on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, or Steam. Not announced.
• Day-one patch notes. Standard for a UE5 2026 release is a small day-one patch on Steam; not posted yet.
• Specific PS5 and Xbox Store pricing. Nintendo eShop lists the price on Switch / Switch 2; the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store price hasn’t been posted yet.

As soon as Aggro Crab or Landfall posts any of these, we will update this page. For the broader launch story, see our PEAK news post and our PEAK crossplay guide.

FAQ

When does PEAK come out on consoles?

PEAK climbs onto PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026, per Landfall’s X post on October 16. The PC version has been live on Steam since June 16, 2025.

What time does PEAK unlock on PS5?

Midnight local time on October 22 in most regions. The PlayStation Store follows midnight local per region, with the US aligning to midnight Eastern Time across all US time zones (so 9 PM PT on October 21 on the West Coast). Australia and New Zealand get it first among English-speaking regions.

What time does PEAK unlock on Xbox Series X|S?

Midnight local time on October 22. The Microsoft Store follows the same midnight local pattern, with the US aligning to midnight Eastern Time across all US time zones.

What time does PEAK unlock on Nintendo Switch 2?

Midnight local time on October 22. The Nintendo eShop follows Nintendo’s midnight-local pattern with the US carve-out: the US unlocks at midnight Eastern Time across all time zones (so 9 PM PT on October 21 on the West Coast). Australia and New Zealand get it first.

What time does PEAK unlock on Steam?

No specific unlock hour has been announced. The Steam store page lists October 22 with no time. Aggro Crab is based in Seattle, so Steam typically rolls out at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for US publishers, but until the studios confirm, treat midday Pacific as the convention but not the rule. The Steam countdown will be the definitive source on launch morning.

Is there preload for PEAK on consoles?

PlayStation Network typically opens preloads 48 hours before launch. Nintendo Switch preloads typically appear 7 days before launch for eShop titles. Steam preloads typically roll out 24 to 48 hours before launch. Neither studio has posted a preload ETA yet for any platform.

Does PEAK have crossplay on consoles?

Yes. PEAK supports crossplay across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam on launch day. A PS5 squad can climb with PC friends, an Xbox group can team with Switch 2 handhelds, and everyone shares the same progression.

How much does PEAK cost on consoles?

Nintendo eShop lists the price on Switch / Switch 2. PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store prices haven’t been posted yet. The Steam version is $7.99 USD.

Is there a physical PEAK edition?

Yes, a boxed PS5 edition with pre-orders open at the Aggro Crab store. The physical edition includes the base game, a buddy code, and a printed passport with stickers for character customization. The physical edition ships later this year, separate from the October 22 digital launch.

What is PEAK?

PEAK is a co-op climbing game from Aggro Crab (Another Crab’s Treasure, Going Under) and Landfall (Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, Stick Fight). Players climb through 6 biomes with up to 4 friends, manage stamina and injuries, scavenge items, and try to reach the Peak. The map rotates every 24 hours, and the game has sold more than 10 million copies on Steam since launching in June 2025.

PEAK is the rare indie that earned a multi-platform port by patiently building content first. The console launch on October 22 lands alongside every PC update through The Final Ascent, with crossplay enabled across PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Steam from day one. The midnight-local console pattern with the midnight-Eastern-US carve-out means the West Coast gets the game three hours earlier than pure local midnight, and Australia and New Zealand get it first among English-speaking regions. The Steam version is the one to watch for an official unlock hour; until Aggro Crab posts one, treat midday Pacific as the convention but not the rule. With 10 million sales on PC and a 100K+ Steam peak, the console launch is the biggest indie port of the month, and the first real test of whether crossplay holds up under the biggest cross-platform squad sizes yet.

Sources: Landfall Games X post (October 16, 2026), Wikipedia entry for PEAK (video game), Pixel Herald PEAK news post and PEAK crossplay guide.

Edited by Kerwin Stewart, Editor-in-Chief · How we report