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Overview
Of Peaks and Tides has a dynamic seasons and weather system that directly affects gameplay. Everland cycles through distinct seasons, each bringing different weather patterns, resource availability, and environmental hazards. The weather system interacts with the game's Physics System and influences the frequency of calamities.
Seasonal effects
Each season changes the world in observable ways. Plant growth, animal behavior, water levels, and temperature all shift with the seasons. Certain resources are only available in specific seasons, and some areas become accessible or inaccessible depending on the time of year.
Weather events
Event | Season tendency | Gameplay effect |
|---|---|---|
Rain | Spring, autumn | Extinguishes fires, raises river levels, makes terrain slippery |
Fog | Autumn, winter | Reduces visibility, muffles sound, can conceal enemies |
Sandstorm | Summer | Damages exposed structures, reduces visibility, strips vegetation |
Blizzard | Winter | Extreme cold, movement penalty, can freeze water surfaces for traversal |
Flood | Spring | Submerges low areas, displaces creatures, opens water routes |
Tides
The tidal system is a signature feature. Water levels along coasts and rivers rise and fall on a cycle, opening and closing pathways. A beach path accessible at low tide might be submerged at high tide. Players can use tidal patterns to plan routes, create water-based traps, or access hidden coastal caves.
Elemental player controls
Players gain direct control over elemental forces, blurring the line between weather and player ability. Through the Physics System, players can direct gusts of wind, zap foes with thunder, flood plains and redirect rivers with water, and torch forests or send burning debris at enemies with fire. These elemental controls interact with the existing weather conditions, amplifying or counteracting natural events.
Survival implications
Weather and seasons affect survival needs. Cold weather during winter increases the player's need for shelter and warm clothing. Storms can damage bases and scatter resources. Players must prepare for seasonal shifts by stockpiling food, reinforcing structures, and adjusting their loadout.