PEAK is all about survival, exploration, and climbing—yet part of the fun comes from customizing your character. Cosmetics let you show off your achievements and stand out when climbing with friends. They don’t affect gameplay but serve as visual rewards for unlocking different badges throughout your journey.
From outfits and hats to unique facial features, here’s the list of every cosmetic in PEAK and how to unlock them. This guide is updated for the Mesa patch (August 16, 2025), which added nine new desert-themed cosmetics tied to survival challenges.
How Cosmetics Work in PEAK
Cosmetics in PEAK are tied to badges, which you earn by completing specific challenges or survival feats. Some require teamwork, while others can be done solo. Once unlocked, cosmetics are permanent and can be equipped anytime.
How to Equip Cosmetics: At the airport, players can use their passport to open the customization menu and change appearance. Once unlocked, cosmetics stay permanently available.
See also: PEAK Looker Guide: Who the Looker Is, Where to Find It, and Lore Explained
Tip: Some cosmetics are solo-friendly (like Lone Wolf or Survivalist), while others require teamwork (such as Clutch or Participation).
Outfits
Outfits are full clothing sets that show off major milestones or specific achievements.
| Outfit | Unlock Requirement | Badge |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Outfit | Climb past the CALDERA | Volcanology |
| Castaway Outfit | Let a friend escape without you | Participation |
| Russell’s Outfit | Escape without taking fall damage | Balloon |
| Scoutmaster Outfit | Escape without losing consciousness | Survivalist |
| School Uniform | Get five morale boosts from campfires | Happy Camper |
| Sailor’s Outfit | Heal an unconscious friend | Emergency Preparedness |
| Space Outfit | Achieve flight | Aeronautics |
| Cowboy Outfit | Climb past the MESA while staying under 10% Heat | Cool Cucumber |
Hats & Headwear
PEAK features a wide range of hats that mark exploration, climbing milestones, or quirky survival moments.
| Hat | Unlock Requirement | Badge |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson Hat | Reach the PEAK | Peak |
| Propeller Hat | Escape with Bing Bong | Bing Bong |
| Chef Hat | Cook 20 items at a campfire | Cooking |
| Mushroom Cap | Eat four different mushrooms in one run | Mycology |
| Wolf Ears | Escape solo | Lone Wolf |
| Headband | Climb a total of 5000 meters | High Altitude |
| Ninja Headband | Climb 50 meters without touching the ground | Endurance |
| Messenger Cap | Escape in under an hour | Speed Climber |
| Sailor’s Hat | Revive three people in one run | Clutch |
| Medic Helmet | Heal teammates for 100 points | First Aid |
| Kril Hat | Play bugle for a Capybara | Animal Serenading |
| Fedora | Play the bugle for a Capybara | Animal Serenading |
| Flower Garland | Escape without eating packaged food | Naturalist |
| Aviator Cap | Climb past the ALPINES | Alpinist |
| Straw Hat | Climb past the SHORE | Beachcomber |
| Wizard Hat | Find a mystical item | Esoterica |
| Pith Helmet | Climb past the TROPICS | Trailblazer |
| Flap Hat | Climb past the MESA | Nomad |
| Summer Hat | Get covered in cactuses | Needlepoint |
| Crash Helmet | Launch across MESA canyon with Scout Cannon | Daredevil |
| Bing Bong Hat | Sacrifice to the Kiln | 24 Karat |
Note: Some sources list Kril Hat while others list Fedora as the reward for the Animal Serenading Badge. Both are tied to playing the bugle for a Capybara, so the exact cosmetic name may vary depending on updates.
See also: PEAK Scout Cannon Glitch Guide: How to Fly, Skip Levels, and Get the Speed Climber Badge
Facial Features & Eyes
These cosmetics add expressive touches to your character, unlocked through specific survival or exploration feats.
| Cosmetic | Unlock Requirement | Badge |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic Eyes | Climb to the top of a big tree | Arborist |
| Mouth (^-) & Monster Eyes | Cook and eat coconut, honeycomb, Winterberry, and egg | Gourmand |
| Vampire Fangs | Restore 200 Poison with items | Toxicology |
| Incognito Face | Escape without placing anything | Leave No Trace |
| Broken Glasses | Find all 8 journal entries | Bookworm |
| Sticking Out Tongue Mouth | Eat five berries in one run | Foraging |
| Inverted Eyes | One-on-one with Scoutmaster | Mentorship |
| Starry Eyes | Place 10 pitons | Bouldering |
| Evil Smile | Give in to hunger | Resourcefulness |
| Face Scar | Survive an Antlion attack | Megaentomology |
| Visor | Catch a Flying Disc from 100m | Ultimate |
| Ribbon Bow | Place 100m of rope in one run | Knot Tying |
Mesa Update Cosmetics
The Mesa update introduced scorching desert challenges and new cosmetics. Here’s the full list:
| Cosmetic | Unlock Requirement | Badge |
|---|---|---|
| Flap Hat | Climb past the MESA | Nomad |
| Evil Smile | Give in to hunger | Resourcefulness |
| Summer Hat | Covered in cactuses | Needlepoint |
| Visor | Catch a Flying Disc from 100m | Ultimate |
| Crash Helmet | Scout Cannon jump across MESA canyon | Daredevil |
| Space Outfit | Achieve flight | Aeronautics |
| Face Scar | Survive an Antlion attack | Megaentomology |
| Cowboy Outfit | Stay below 10% Heat while climbing MESA | Cool Cucumber |
| Bing Bong Hat | Sacrifice to the Kiln | 24 Karat |
FAQs: PEAK Cosmetics
Q. Do cosmetics affect gameplay?
No—cosmetics are purely visual and don’t give any mechanical advantage.
Q. Can I unlock everything solo?
Some badges are solo-friendly (Lone Wolf, Volcanology), but others require teamwork (Clutch, Participation).
Q. What are the hardest cosmetics to get?
Naturalist, Gourmand, and Bookworm stand out as the trickiest since they require specific conditions, items, or exploration.
Q. Can you lose cosmetics once unlocked?
No. Once a badge is earned, the cosmetic linked to it remains unlocked permanently.
Q. Do cosmetics show up for all players in multiplayer?
Yes—when you wear a cosmetic, your teammates will see it too. It’s a great way to show off your progress or unique unlocks.
Q. Are cosmetics tied to specific characters?
No. Cosmetics apply to your climber profile and can be swapped freely through the passport system at the airport.
Q. Can I unlock cosmetics faster with friends?
Yes. While some challenges are strictly solo, many team-based badges (like Clutch or Participation) are easier to complete with a group.
Q. Is there a way to preview cosmetics before unlocking them?
You can see cosmetic icons in the customization menu once their badge is discovered, but you won’t be able to equip them until the badge is earned.
Q. Do Mesa cosmetics replace older ones?
No. The Mesa update only added new items—it doesn’t remove or overwrite earlier cosmetics. You can still unlock everything from the base game.
Q. Which cosmetic is the most iconic?
Many players consider the Stetson Hat (Peak Badge) the “true badge of honor” since it proves you reached the top of PEAK.
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PEAK’s cosmetics are more than just flair—they’re proof of your survival skills and teamwork. Whether you’re braving the CALDERA, climbing the ALPINES, or testing yourself in the MESA, every badge you earn makes your character stand out. Unlock them all, and you’ll have the ultimate collection to show off at the summit. Play Now!
