This detailed guide provides a detailed walkthrough for unlocking every achievement in the Peak Mesa update. Below, you will find the strategies, locations, and tips required to earn all new badges and complete your collection.
Peak Mesa Update Guide
To optimize your achievement hunting, consider these key strategies. Firstly, conserve stamina by avoiding jumping while climbing slopes, as standard climbing is far more efficient. Secondly, for a significantly easier experience, it is highly recommended to play on Tenderfoot difficulty.
How to Get the Astronomy Badge
To unlock the Astronomy Badge, players must use their binoculars and look directly at the sun. This action must be performed while inside the MESA biome to trigger the achievement.
How to Get the Megaentomology Badge
The Megaentomology Badge is earned by finding an Antlion. These creatures inhabit nests located in the central desert area of the Mesa biome. The nests are easily identified by a cluster of sand mounds surrounding discarded luggage.
How to Get the Daredevil Badge
To obtain the Daredevil Badge, locate and use the cannon found at the start of the Mesa area. Launch your character across the canyon. The achievement will unlock upon landing safely on foot on the other side.
How to Get the 24 Karat Badge
The 24 Karat Badge is a multi-step achievement that requires transporting the Bing Bong Idol to the volcano’s KILN area and disposing of it in the lava.
Step 1: Locate the KILN Temple
The Bing Bong Idol is located inside the KILN temple. The entrance to this temple is a large, conspicuous crack in the desert floor.
Step 2: Exit the Temple with the Idol
Exiting the temple with the heavy idol presents a significant climbing challenge. The exit itself can be hard to spot; search for it at night, as the torchlight from within will cause it to glow. Due to the idol’s weight, a standard climb is impossible. Use one of the following strategies:
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Step 3: Use the Heat Shield and Reach the Volcano
A key benefit of carrying the Bing Bong Idol is the heat shield it provides. This shield grants the holder complete immunity to lava and extreme heat. Once you have exited the temple, carry the idol to the volcano and throw it into the lava to unlock the achievement.
How to Get the Aeronautics Badge
The Aeronautics Badge is awarded for flying with balloons. To achieve this, collect multiple balloons, which are found in suitcases across all zones. Gathering at least six balloons is recommended for a successful flight. To activate them, use the entire bundle at once from your inventory, as individual balloons deflate and disappear quickly after use.
How to Get the Needlepoint Badge
To unlock the Needlepoint Badge, a player must have at least five spiky cacti attached to their character simultaneously. These cacti are found throughout the Mesa biome. Players can get them stuck by walking over them or by having another player throw the cacti at them.
How to Get the Cool Cucumber Badge
The Cool Cucumber Badge requires crossing the entire Mesa desert while keeping your heat meter below 10%. After successfully crossing the desert, you must reach the campfire at the summit and light it to unlock the badge. Several strategies can be employed:
How to Get the Ultimate Badge
The Ultimate Badge is a multiplayer achievement earned by catching a flying disc (frisbee) in mid-air. The frisbee can be found in the plane wreckage. One player must throw the disc from a reasonable distance, and another must catch it before it hits the ground. It can sometimes also trigger if the disc hits the player and is picked up immediately after.
Important Note: There is a known bug where the host of a multiplayer session may be unable to earn this achievement. To guarantee success, join another player’s game and have them throw the disc to you.
How to Get the Nomad Badge
The Nomad Badge is awarded for successfully completing the MESA biome. This involves surviving its many hazards, including tornadoes, extreme heat, cacti, and the Antlion. The achievement unlocks upon reaching the summit of the Mesa mountain and lighting the final campfire.
How to Get the Resourcefulness Badge
The Resourcefulness Badge is a unique multiplayer achievement unlocked through cannibalism.
