The “Peak” game`s Mesa update introduced the Scout Cannon, quickly leading to the discovery of the infamous cannon glitch. This exploit enables players to launch themselves across significant distances, potentially bypassing entire sections and reaching the game`s summit with minimal effort. While developers acknowledged and addressed the glitch in patch 1.25.a, many wonder if it remains viable. This guide details how to perform the Scout Cannon glitch in Peak and confirms its current status.
Executing the Scout Cannon Glitch in Peak
Performing the cannon glitch in Peak requires a precise combination of items and quick reflexes. Due to the game`s random generation system, acquiring the necessary components—a Scout Cannon, a flare, and a backpack—along with the crucial element of “speedy hands,” might take several attempts. The Scout Cannon, a relatively rare drop from suitcases (the author found it only 3 times in 20 restarts), is central to the exploit.
Optimal Starting Location
The most effective location to attempt this glitch is from the starting point of a run in the Shore biome. To maximize efficiency, focus on opening only suitcases found close to your spawn. Fortunately, both a flare and a backpack—essential items for the glitch—are consistently found in this area, typically within crashed planes and along the shoreline, respectively.
Setting Up the Cannon
To prepare the cannon, position it behind and slightly to the right of a specific landmark: a burning, broken plane wing on the shore. Ensure the cannon is aimed directly towards the game`s peak. The default angle usually suffices, so no precise adjustments are typically needed. Crucially, verify that there are no nearby palm trees that could obstruct your trajectory and cause a premature collision.
Preparing the Backpack
The next step involves the backpack. After acquiring it, enter the Scout Cannon. While standing inside, select the backpack and drop it, ensuring it remains within the cannon`s confines. Then, exit the cannon. This step can sometimes be a bit glitchy itself; if you encounter difficulty exiting, pick up the backpack and repeat the process. The exact placement of the backpack inside the cannon is not critical, as long as it`s within.
Executing the Glitch
With the flare in hand, the exciting part begins. Light the back of the cannon to initiate the explosion. Immediately after igniting it, swiftly run and jump back into the cannon, ensuring you`re positioned with the backpack. As soon as you are launched into the air, rapidly spam the Play Dead emote. For PC players using a mouse and keyboard, this involves repeatedly opening the emote wheel (usually by pressing R) and quickly moving the cursor to select the “Play Dead” option.
Reaching the Peak and Completing the Run
If successful, you`ll witness rapid title screen flashes, indicating that you are skipping entire levels. You might also unlock new achievements, such as the “Cool Cucumber Badge” for ascending past the Mesa biome without exceeding 10% heat. Eventually, your flight will end at a “glitched” version of the peak, characterized by light blue walls and a rapidly accumulating cold debuff. Upon landing, quickly light your flare to summon the extraction helicopter and complete your run. Time is critical here, as prolonged exposure to the cold can lead to failure.
Successfully executing this glitch often requires practice; it`s common not to succeed on the first attempt. The author, for instance, managed it on their third try, so persistence is key.
Does the Cannon Glitch Still Work After Peak`s Patch 1.25.a?
Confirmed: The cannon glitch in Peak remains functional even after patch 1.25.a, released in late August. Although the patch aimed to mitigate exploitation by increasing the height of fog walls separating biomes, the glitch was not entirely removed. While the author experienced collisions and failed attempts (twice before succeeding on the third try), confirming that success isn`t guaranteed, the core exploit still operates.
Good luck mastering this level-skipping cannon glitch in Peak!