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Cairn - Reveal Trailer

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Reach a summit never climbed before in this mountain ascent adventure from the creators of Furi and Haven.

As seasoned climber Aava, embark on the ascent of Mount Kami, a summit that has never been reached. Discover the mountain's history and decide what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent.

Cairn features realistic simulation that allows you to climb intuitively, anywhere. 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!
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Didn't know this was made by the same devs who did Haven. It looks like a more unforgiving/challenging Jusant, so I'm def going to keep an eye on this one.

Also, here's the demo teaser they released a month ago:

 
Looks like a more mechanically involved Jusant, but so, so, so much uglier. I don't like how this one looks at all.

I enjoyed Jusant, it looked really good with everything maxed out on PC. Some of the best global illumination in any game. The writing of the text logs you find is terribly dull though, almost put me to sleep. It's best to ingore those and just enjoy the environmental storytelling.
 


Get a deep dive into Cairn in this new trailer for the upcoming survival climbing simulation game from the creators of Furi and Haven. Learn more about the gameplay, the game's day and night cycle, dynamic weather, and more. In Cairn, reach a summit never climbed before. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime. Cairn will be available on PC and a demo is out now.
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I'll never understand how they went from making the action banger that is Furi to whatever this is. :goog_relieved:
 
Played the demo on PS5. I really, really enjoyed it. Hope it comes to Xbox down the road. Like Jusant x QWOP.
 


The demo is out now! Play it on Steam and PlayStation 5

Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami.

This new trailer explores Aava's determination, the encounters she'll make on her way up and Kami's long lost past... and a new gameplay feature: ice climbing.
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Really pumped for this. Didn't realize it was from the same people that did FURI. Quite the departure.

Demo was great and it's on PS5 / Steam.
 
Played the demo and thought it was really interesting. It has a lot of mechanics and survival elements which was cool to see. Not just "vibes dude".

My biggest gripe was that it ran rough on base PS5. I'm not anal about that kind of shit but this was noticeably rickety to me. Spinning the camera was choppy and jerky.
 


Reach a summit never climbed before. Cairn's new trailer showcases the survival-climbing game's free solo mode. Watch the latest Cairn trailer for this upcoming survival-climber game from the creators of Furi and Haven. The Cairn trailer highlights what you can expect from the free solo mode, which features no rope, one life, and an extremely deadly challenge. Cairn will be available on PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC via Steam. A demo for Cairn is available now.

In Cairn, climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
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Don't miss the Ghost Demo Update Trailer for Cairn, the stylized survival climbing game developed by The Game Bakers. Players can now access the new Ghost Demo Update, allowing climbers to see the ghosts of other players climbing alongside them on Mount Tenzen. Race against the best, look out for new techniques from other players, and more with the Ghost Demo Update for Cairn, available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC (Steam), with the game launching in early 2026.
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Sucks to see it delayed. Definitely enjoyed the demo, but definitely noticed framerate issues. I'm sure they will get that fixed by then.
 
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Astray said:
How does it compare to Jusant?

That one I enjoyed at first but the climbing got old quick and I dropped it.
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Jusant is a lot more streamlined, artistic, better game.

This is cool though because you are controlling all 4 limbs in much more detail. It makes it sometimes look a little janky like QWOP or something, but it also is a bit more in depth for that reason. Just getting through the training area was interesting, challenging, and something new. I recommend trying it and I'm sure it's not for everyone, but I was into it.

If you dropped Jusant, there's almost zero chance you'll like this one though.
 
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Punished Miku said:
Jusant is a lot more streamlined, artistic, better game.

This is cool though because you are controlling all 4 limbs in much more detail. It makes it sometimes look a little janky like QWOP or something, but it also is a bit more in depth for that reason. Just getting through the training area was interesting, challenging, and something new. I recommend trying it and I'm sure it's not for everyone, but I was into it.
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Yeah the limbs will really bring out the challenge in this game more than Jusant.
 
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If you dropped Jusant, there's almost zero chance you'll like this one though.
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I might give Jusant a 2nd chance later this year.

But I remember really liking it then really getting bored with it, never went from one extreme to the next this quick with any game lol.
 
At least the protagonist no longer screams and growls constantly like a hysterical woman, as she did in the first trailers.

It looks very interesting, but the Borderlands-style graphics are a big turn-off...
 
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The climb of a lifetime starts on January 29, 2026! Play the demo or add Cairn to your wishlist

Set out to conquer the legendary Mount Kami. Find your route, uncover lost history, and survive the ascent. Every encounter and discovery will test your resolve.

Cairn features realistic simulation that allows you to climb intuitively, anywhere. 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!

The demo is available on PS5 right now to keep you busy until the launch. In Cairn's demo you attempt your first ascent before heading to mount Kami. After a warm-up in the climbing gym, you climb to the summit of Mount Tenzen. You have full freedom to explore the small mountain ridge, forage, bivouac, and improve your technique in a low-pressure environment.
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After several hours playing through an exclusive, hands-on demo of Cairn, the upcoming climbing-survival sim, we were riveted. Our time on the mountain was filled with arduous climbs punctuated with periods of quiet reflection, life-or-death battles against the elements, and a combined sense of victory and wonder as we reached higher and higher. Previewed by Justin Koreis
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