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Hi climbers, Cairn’s first DLC launch window is fast approaching (this summer!) and we’re showing off a little bit more about the Free Roam mode dropping alongside. If you want to explore the corners of Mount Kami you rushed past on your way to the summit — or tackle...

Hi climbers, Have you reached the summit yet? You can now immortalize your very own Kami ascent on a T-shirt! Simply finish the game, head to the Extra menu and customize your Cairn T-shirt. Perfect to show off your unique route to the peak during your digital and physical...

Hi Climbers, Are you itching to get back on the walls? Do you miss the fresh mountain air already? We for sure do, and that’s why we’re already at work on Cairn – On the Trail: Deep Water, Cairn’s first free DLC. It brings new climbing spots, fresh problems,...

Hello climbers, We’re releasing the Quality of Life update for Cairn with a bunch of adjustments, new features and bug fixes that will make your experience with Cairn even smoother. In particular we are bringing tweaks to accessibility, features you asked for like the automatic finger tapping, a new...

Hello Climbers, I hope your gear is ready, because now’s the time for you to take on Mount Kami! We’re beyond excited for you to start your climb, explore the mountain, and find out more about Aava’s expedition. Grab the game on Steam, PlayStation, GOG or Epic Game Store...

Hi climbers, We work hard to make our games as accessible as possible and for Cairn we have some features like the Rewind that will make a big difference. Here’s a short video presenting Cairn’s accessibility features, as originally shown in the Access-Ability showcase. Watch the video below, and...

Hi Climbers, You’ll be able to set out on the expedition January 29, on PC and PS5 – better take some time to hone your climbing skills in the demo! We’re also able to share more about the editions we have prepared for Cairn and we’re happy to reveal...

Hi climbers, It’s time! Ghostly apparitions are now available in Cairn’s demo. They’re not all that scary though, we think. You can climb Tenzen alongside selected community, dev and content creators ghosts, and see what everyone’s been getting up to. Maybe you can try something new? A special thank...

We’re bringing the routes contest back! We’re excited to see what you can come up with. Here are the categories : To enter, send us a screenshot of the route recap screen at fanart@thegamebakers.com before October 20th, 2025, at 6pm CEST (9am pst) The winners will receive some of...

Hi Climbers,  Today we’re bringing both good, and not so 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...

Hi climbers, Did you enjoy the free solo trailer? Well, there’s more! Along with the free solo reveal, we’re giving you the first track from Cairn’s soundtrack. This first single Only the Mountain by The Toxic Avenger delivers some amazing energy and it’s available on all streaming platforms and Steam...

Hi Climbers, We’re coming in big with the reveal of Cairn’s Free Solo mode. With no rope, no piton over the whole mountain scent, it will test your skills and perserverance for sure! Have a watch: In Free Solo mode any fall can be deadly, and if you die...