Of Peaks and Tides Survival Demo Later This Year: Eastern Mythology Open-World Crafting

Of Peaks and Tides will reveal a hands-on demo coming later this year. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, CyancookGames will give players an early opportunity to experience the Eastern mythology-inspired survival sandbox adventure - Of Peaks and Tides. This stylized journey brings players to the untamed land of Everland.

Fans don’t know much beyond a few trailers. However, Of Peaks and Tides is set to become a vast open-world crafting survival game, drawing inspiration from Eastern mythology. Rather than focusing solely on stat-based combat, players must use the terrain and environmental systems to their advantage. Craft tools, unlock unique abilities, and overcome threats that seek to control Everland. We also gained new insights into some of the formidable foes that await players.

There is no official release date for the game or the demo. Let us know in the comments if you plan to play the demo for Of Peaks and Tides.

• 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.