The newly released Peak has caught the eyes of many co-op fans, as this game is truly about getting with your friends and climbing your way to the peak. Considering how the most important aspect of this game is co-oping with other friends, not being able to invite your friends is the least you’d expect. Many players have reported that they are unable to invite friends in-game, which has killed the vibe of playing. As there isn’t yet any official patch on this, players have shared workarounds that have worked for them. You will find those workarounds here in this guide.
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Peak Game Unable to Invite Friends Issue: Is there any fix yet?
It’s always best to try some general troubleshooting, which might be causing the issue, and then we will move to specific workarounds shared by players.
Restart your PC
Start with restarting your PC. This will clear out any temporary glitch or bug that might be causing the issue.
Verify Game Files
Once you restart the PC, move to Steam to verify the game files. To do this, open Steam: Go to Library, right-click Peak -> Properties -> Installed Files -> Verify the integrity of game files.
Disable VPN/Proxy
If you’re using a VPN or proxy server, temporarily disable it. They can sometimes interfere with game connections. Now try to invite your friends and check if this solves the issue.
Ensure Matching Graphics API
A Steam user mentioned that they were facing this issue because they were launching the game with different graphics APIs. Like, if one player is using DX12 and the other is using Vulkan, it might hinder direct joining. To fix this issue, simply talk to your friends and ask them to launch the game using the same graphics API. To find what graphic API you are using, right-click the game in your library and select ‘Properties.’ From there, navigate to ‘General’ and look for ‘Launch Options,’ where you might find specific commands (like -dx12 or -vulkan) that determine the API being used.
Try inviting via Terminal in Airport
There’s also a workaround where players have been able to invite each other directly through the in-game terminal located at the airport. It might bypass network bugs in other menus. So, try this out too.
Steam Overlay Method
Instead of attempting to join while already in your own game lobby, navigate back to the game’s main menu (the screen with options like Host, Single Player, Settings, and Quit). Once at the main menu, use your Steam Overlay (typically Shift + Tab) to access your friends list. Find your friend, right-click their name, and select “Join Game” or “Join Lobby” if they have one open.
If this doesn’t work, have the host of the lobby return to their main menu, then press the “Host” button again to re-create the lobby, and then try joining via the Steam overlay once more.
Trying these workarounds will probably help you squad up with your friends. That being said, we hope you found this guide helpful. Be sure to visit DigiStatement regularly for more gaming guides and fixes.
