From the brothers behind horror sensation DEVOUR — which has sold over 7 million copies worldwide — comes a fresh leap forward for their viral co-op climbing hit. Joe and Andrew Fender have launched a major new update for Sunset Summit, bringing three brand-new items headlined by the game-changing Grappling Gun. Available right now on Steam.
Who Made It — From Horror Heights to Mountain Peaks
Sunset Summit is the follow-up project from the Fender brothers, who struck gold with DEVOUR — the terrifying co-op possession game that became a streaming staple. This time, they’ve swapped demons for daylight:
“After launching DEVOUR, I began working on Sunset Summit in 2021 as I wanted to branch out from the horror genre.” — Joe Fender
The result is a bright, welcoming 8-player online co-op climbing adventure where you and your friends scale towering, floating islands before the sun sets. Forgiving checkpoints, walkie-talkies, and shared triumphs make it the perfect low-stakes, high-altitude hangout.
Headline Drop — The Grappling Gun
The star of the update is the Grappling Gun — and it does exactly what you hope it will:
| What It Does | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Fire at any solid surface within maximum range | Instantly yanks you toward that spot |
| Cross wide gaps that ropes alone can’t bridge | Turn “impossible” leaps into sure landings |
| Catch yourself mid-fall | One last shot to save the climb |
| Speed up ascents | Zip up steep sections in record time |
It doesn’t just add speed — it changes the routes. Places that demanded careful, slow progress are now fast lines. The mountain feels different — more vertical, more fluid, more yours.
Two More Join the Loadout
| Item | What It Is | How You Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Fireworks | A visual signal counterpart to the existing Whistle | Light them to mark your position across vast distances; celebrate reaching a summit in style |
| Camping Radio | A portable, tune-playing companion | Pick it up and carry it along — streams warm, old-timey music for you and your party as you climb |
Between the Grappling Gun’s raw utility, the Fireworks‘ flair, and the Radio’s cosy vibes, every climb now has its own distinct flavour.
What Is Sunset Summit? — The Climb So Far
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Players | Up to 8-player online co-op; solo offline mode |
| World | 16 courses across 4 floating islands |
| Existing Gear | Pickaxes, ropes, delivery drones, pogo sticks, umbrellas |
| Chat | Proximity voice + walkie-talkies |
| Price | $4.99 at launch |
| Vibe | Forgiving, social, bright, low-stakes adventure |
The game has struck a chord with players as the perfect chill group experience — challenging enough to feel satisfying, kind enough to never frustrate.
Why This Update Hits Different
Sunset Summit isn’t just adding items — it’s expanding how you climb. The Grappling Gun especially opens up possibilities the community has been asking for since day one: faster traversal, emergency saves, creative route-finding. Meanwhile, Fireworks and the Radio give players new ways to connect — whether signalling a friend lost in the clouds or just enjoying a tune together high above the world.
From the terror of DEVOUR to the heights of Sunset Summit, the Fenders are proving they know exactly what makes a co-op game stick — friends, fun, and something worth climbing toward together.
“Combining co-op games, climbing, and giant structures — that’s what Sunset Summit is all about.”
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