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⛰️SUMMIT A FORMIDABLE MOUNTAIN THIS NOVEMBER WHEN CAIRN LAUNCHES ON PS5 AND PC ⛰️

Get your chalk ready for this realistic climbing simulation that will make your palms sweat every step of the way

MONTPELLIER, JUNE 4, 2025 - Get your climbing gear ready. Announced during today’s PlayStation State of Play with a brand-new trailer, survival-climber Cairn is launching on November 5, 2025 for PS5 and PC via Steam. Additionally, players can now play the demo on PS5

From award-winning indie developer The Game Bakers, Cairn sets players on a gripping rock climbing adventure where every move matters. Climb tactically, saving your stamina, charter your route and manage your equipment to  conquer the unforgiving heights of Mount Kami. 

The trailer unveils a first look at Cairn’s slippery ice climbing and a glimpse into Aava’s relentless journey and the encounters she makes along the way. As she explores and forages to survive during the ascent, she discovers the mountain long-lost past.

The new trailer also unveils a standout music collaboration: The Toxic Avenger (FuriRoad 96) joins forces with Martin Stig Andersen (Control, LIMBO, INSIDE) and Franco-Brazilian singer and composer Gildaa for a powerful, atmospheric soundtrack.

Cairn’s demo is currently available on Steam in addition to PS5 with a 99% Overwhelmingly Positive rating from over 5,000 reviews, so try it out for yourself to get a taste of the tension.
 

About Cairn
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Plan your route carefully and climb anywhere, managing pitons and resources to survive the unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.  

For more information on Cairn, visit https://www.thegamebakers.com/cairn/.

Find the game on Steam and PS5.

About The Game Bakers
The Game Bakers is an independent game studio striving to bring gamers experiences they will remember long after the game is finished. Their track record includes frenzied bossfight game Furi, romantic space RPG Haven, underwater tactical RPG Squids Odyssey and the mobile brawler Combo Crew. The studio, founded in 2010, is based in Montpellier, France. They are self-funded and self-published, and the team works remotely with collaborators all over the world. thegamebakers.com

About Martin Stig Andersen
Martin Stig Andersen is a Danish composer and sound designer renowned for his innovative contributions to video game audio. With a background in electroacoustic composition, he has created immersive soundscapes for acclaimed titles like LIMBOINSIDEControl, and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. His work has earned him numerous international accolades, including D.I.C.E. Awards and BAFTA nominations. https://martinstigandersen.com/

About The Toxic Avenger
Simon Delacroix, known as The Toxic Avenger, is a French DJ and electronic music producer acclaimed for his dynamic blend of electro, and cinematic soundscapes. His music has featured in video games such as FuriRoad 96The Crew, and Rainbow Six Siege, earning accolades like the Best Music in Video Games awards. He also won the Best Film Score award at the Gerardmer Fantastic Film Festival for Mutafukaz. Beyond gaming, his work has been featured in film trailers, comic books or commercials, showcasing his versatility across media.

About Gildaa
Franco-Brazilian artist Gildaa is a genre-defying singer and winner of the 2025 Inouïs Jury Prize. With a debut at the Trans Musicales 2024 and Club Avant Seine Rock en Seine 2025, she blends Chanson, Baile Funk, Jazz, and RnB into a hauntingly original sound. Her bilingual lyrics and surreal aesthetics explore themes of memory and mysticism. She just unveiled Pensées Diluviennes, ahead of her debut album set for release in the Autumn 2025.

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