Independent studio CyancookGames is celebrating the Chinese Year of the Horse with a special poster for new survival sandbox adventure Of Peaks and Tides. The developers confirmed that Of Peaks and Tides will host offline player playtest events throughout 2026, giving players hands-on opportunities to experience the game ahead of launch for PC via Steam.
Get the latest details about Of Peaks and Tides below.
As part of this update, Of Peaks and Tides introduces four brand-new enemies, expanding both its combat depth and environmental challenges. Designed from the ground up to move beyond traditional stat-based combat, the game encourages players to use terrain, environmental systems, crafted tools, and unconventional strategies — including taming creatures and leveraging their unique abilities — to overcome threats and forge a deeper connection and bond with this land.
Qiongqi, the Storm-Winged Tiger: Face off against Qiongqi, a massive multi-phase boss inspired by the triple-tailed Storm-Winged Tiger. During the encounter, Qiongqi reshapes the battlefield by generating powerful wind currents, launching players into the air, and influencing both player abilities and its own skill effects. Designed as an environment-driven boss rather than a traditional damage check, the fight challenges players to master movement, positioning, and environmental awareness.
Scouting Wraith: The Scouting Wraith is a highly agile elite enemy that blends precision archery with fast, acrobatic melee combat. Equipped with a war bow and a variety of enchantment effects, it constantly pressures players to adapt their positioning and timing.
Zhuyan, the White Ape: The White Ape is a towering elite enemy wielding a colossal tree-trunk club, delivering devastating blows that punish poor positioning. What makes the encounter truly unique is its highly interactive combat design — players can shoot, steal, or deflect any physical objects the boss consumes or hurls, including various fruits, turning the boss’s own attacks into tactical opportunities.
Razor Lizard: The Razor Lizard is a deceptively dangerous common enemy that wields its razor-edged tail as both weapon and escape tool—capable of severing and hurling it at players before fleeing. Its fast, reactive attacks reward awareness and positioning over brute force.
