Cairn is the conclusion of a trilogy about freedom, after live free (Furi), free to love who you want (Haven), Cairn is about the ascent of a unconquered summit, and the freedom to overcome your own limitations.

Cairn is a realistic mountain ascent adventure with an intuitive climbing simulation that lets players climb naturally, seamlessly moving arms and legs. Climbers are free to explore the mountain, read the rock face and decide on their route. Climbing is challenging, with difficult sections to navigate, and equipment and pitons must be used wisely. In the unforgiving high-altitude environment, climbers need to manage their resources and physical condition and make the most of what they can find, foraging for food or water or setting up a bivouac.

The team at Game Bakers has brought on best-in-class reinforcement with an all-star audio team composed of Martin Stig Andersen (Limbo, Inside, Control…) and Lukas Julian Lentz (Cocoon). The stylized art direction and story are the creation of French comic book artist Mathieu Bablet (Carbon & Silicon, Shangri-La…).

True to The Game Bakers’ signature style, players also embark on an unforgettable story, following Aava’s journey on the deadly mountain. She will have unexpected encounters and discover the mountain's history and hidden treasures. She will also have to decide the sacrifices she is willing to make to achieve her dream.

Originally scheduled for Nov. 5th, The Game Bakers announced that Cairn needs more time and as such is being delayed until Q1 2026.

Hi Climbers, 

I'm coming in with good news and, well, less good news, but there's still some good in it. We've decided to delay the launch of Cairn on PC and PS5 to Q1 2026 so we can spend a bit more time on debug and optimisation. To bridge the gap we're bringing an update to Cairn's demo on October 13, with ghosts of other players in the demo!

The team has made the decision to delay Cairn to ensure that it launches at its best. Our goal has always been to create games you remember long after playing them, and for Cairn, despite our best efforts, this requires a little more time.

We’ve been running a lot of playtests, and you’ve let us know that we have something truly special with Cairn. Still, we also see the improvements we can still make to give you the best game we can. After five years of work, so close to our goal, we don't want to rush it. 

With the game content complete, we’re going to use the extra few weeks to focus on optimization, debug, and polish.

“It’s not on the mountains we trip, but on the small pebbles". Thank you for your patience as we finish polishing Cairn. The mountain is in sight!

Cairn Demo Ghost Update!

In really exciting news though, we’ve been working with the community on a special demo update to launch October 13!

For a limited time, you’ll see ghosts of other players climbing alongside you on Mount Tenzen - speedrunners, community members and the dev team. You’ll be able to race the best, learn new techniques or discover new routes and hidden areas.

Key Features:

• ASCENT OF A LIFETIME As pro climber Aava, you embark on the ascent of Mount Kami, a summit that has never been reached. Along the journey, meet unexpected companions and hear from those left on the ground. Discover the mountain's history and decide what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the her dream.
• REALISTIC CLIMBING SIMULATION Cairn’s simulation allows intuitive climbing: find the best holds and place your hands and feet seamlessly with simple controls. Adapt your posture, effort and balance —if you're not careful, you will fall!
• OPEN YOUR OWN ROUTE You are free to climb anywhere. Explore the mountain, read the rock face from the ground and plan your route carefully to reach the top. Solve problems while on the wall to navigate difficult sections. You can climb on anything, so choose your path wisely!
• CLIMBING IS A FIGHT Climbing is challenging: each wall feels like a boss fight. A thrilling challenge for those eager to test themselves, but you can also adjust the difficulty to customise your experience.
• SURVIVE THE DEADLY MOUNTAIN Manage your resources to survive during the long ascent: pitons, chalk, finger tape... but also food, water and medicine. Set up bivouacs and explore the mountain to find resources to reach the summit.
• ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY: in Expedition mode, choose Aava or Marco and attack different mountains your way: select your climbing style (alpine, free solo) and challenges to take on. Compare your performance with other climbers.

Cairn is coming to PC (Steam) and PS5 on November 5, 2025.