Cairn's Release Date Pushed Back, Now Lands on January 29, 2026
Game developers The Game Bakers have announced that their highly anticipated rock climbing game, Cairn, is now set to release on January 29, 2026. This revised launch date follows a planned debut in 2025, which was postponed by several months to allow for further polishing of the game.
Fans who participated in the demo have given the game an impressive 99 percent rating on Steam, and their excitement shows no signs of fading. The latest trailer released today has provided a glimpse into the game's unique blend of survival climbing and psychological exploration, which promises to deliver an intense experience both physically and mentally.
According to the developers, Cairn captures the thrill of scaling mountains while also delving into the motivations behind this particular type of challenge. With a free solo mode included for those looking to push their limits without ropes, it seems that The Game Bakers have once again demonstrated their knack for crafting engaging experiences with a strong sense of atmosphere and character.
Cairn will be available on Steam and PlayStation 5 on January 29, 2026, priced at $30.
Game developers The Game Bakers have announced that their highly anticipated rock climbing game, Cairn, is now set to release on January 29, 2026. This revised launch date follows a planned debut in 2025, which was postponed by several months to allow for further polishing of the game.
Fans who participated in the demo have given the game an impressive 99 percent rating on Steam, and their excitement shows no signs of fading. The latest trailer released today has provided a glimpse into the game's unique blend of survival climbing and psychological exploration, which promises to deliver an intense experience both physically and mentally.
According to the developers, Cairn captures the thrill of scaling mountains while also delving into the motivations behind this particular type of challenge. With a free solo mode included for those looking to push their limits without ropes, it seems that The Game Bakers have once again demonstrated their knack for crafting engaging experiences with a strong sense of atmosphere and character.
Cairn will be available on Steam and PlayStation 5 on January 29, 2026, priced at $30.
that's like, a whole year 
still sounds good tho the game looks hella intense and i love how it explores the mental side of rock climbing too 
cant wait to try out the free solo mode 
Cairns is getting so much hype and it's gonna be worth the wait... I've seen some crazy gameplay vids from that demo and it looks like they're really pushing the limits of what a climbing game can be! 
Interesting how they're focusing on the psychological aspect too, might make for a super immersive experience 
Still, I trust The Game Bakers to deliver an amazing experience... probably. 
i mean the steam demo was insane! 99 percent rating from fans is no joke lol and the latest trailer looked so intense 
cant wait to play the free solo mode and see how its done 
i mean who needs that much time to "polish" a game anyway? its been demoed and fans are stoked, whats more polishing gonna change? 
can't wait to get my hands on this one and see how it all comes together!
i mean, i get it, polish is key and all that but can't they just give us a rough release window already? 
like we've been waiting for this one since like forever. and now it's going to be out in january 2026? my kid's birthday is in january... guess i'll have to figure out how to get them both gifts 
The Game Bakers are like politicians – always making promises and then backing away from 'em. But hey, at least they're willing to be transparent about it... I suppose that's one way to spin it. 
the free solo mode is a great touch too, cant wait to try it out and see how it feels to be solo on a climb 
