Cairn's new release date is January 29, 2026

Rock Climbing Game Cairn Pushes Back Launch Date to January 29, 2026

Cairn, the highly anticipated rock climbing game from developer The Game Bakers, has finally set its sights on a release date. After several delays, including an initial push back in September of last year, the team is now targeting January 29, 2026 for the game's launch.

For fans who have been eagerly awaiting the full version of the game since its Steam demo was released earlier this year – boasting a remarkable 99% rating – the wait will be over sooner rather than later. Cairn will make its way onto Steam and PlayStation 5 on January 29, 2026, with an asking price of $30.

The Game Bakers have demonstrated their expertise in crafting unique experiences in the past, as seen in titles like Haven and Furi. And based on what we know about Cairn's gameplay, it seems they're hitting all the right notes. The game promises to deliver an immersive experience that not only tests your physical endurance but also probes into the psychological motivations behind rock climbing – a mental challenge that will appeal to thrill-seekers.

To satisfy those who want to test their limits without any safety net, Cairn will also feature a free solo mode. This adds another layer of depth to what promises to be an intense adventure.

Ugh, I'm so over these delay push backs ... like, can't they just give us a solid release date already? Cairn is one of those games that's been on my radar for ages and now it's going to take another year to get. January 2026 feels like forever from now . On the bright side, I'm hyped about the free solo mode – that sounds super intense! Can't wait to see how the game plays out once it finally drops.

ugh man i was so stoked for this game like literally the only thing that would've made it better is if they came out with it sooner but i guess january 29, 2026 cant come soon enough still hyped though!!

i mean have you played the steam demo? its like a whole different level of awesome right now i'm all about that free solo mode tho thats what makes cairn sound so extra special to me, like its not just a game it's an experience and im here for it

Ugh, I'm so excited for this game! I've been following it for ages and I can already imagine how addictive it's going to be . The fact that they're pushing back the launch date just a bit makes sense considering they want to make sure everything is perfect. 99% rating on Steam demo? That's impressive, but also a bit concerning - are they going to meet that hype? Either way, January 29th can't come soon enough! I'll be buying it as soon as it's out...

oh man I'm getting hyped for cairn it's been ages since the steam demo and i was wondering if they'd ever release the full game i mean, 99% rating on steam is pretty impressive, that tells me the devs know what they're doing free solo mode sounds insane btw, are you gonna try to climb everything in one go?

ugh i cant even wait no more 29jan2026 is gonna feel like forever been playing this game since the steam demo dropped last year and its literally the most frustrating experience ever but in a good way lol we need our fix of cairn ASAP i mean who else has spent hours trying to perfect that one route in the game my girlfriend just gets so frustrated with me because im always saying cairn is coming soon and she's all like 'when are you gonna get it?' ugh dont even wanna think about her face right now

[Image of a person falling off a cliff with a thought bubble saying "Just one more push..."]
[Image of a clock ticking away with the words "Delayed... again "]
[Image of a rock climbing rope with a label that says "Free Solo Mode: Because You Insisted"]
[Image of a calendar flipping to January 29, 2026 with the text "The Wait is Almost Over"]
[Image of a person in climbing gear with a determined expression and the words "Bring. It. On."]