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The Game Bakers' Cairn demo update launched for Steam Next Fest

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The Game Bakers' Cairn demo update launched for Steam Next Fest
Based in Montpellier, Furi developer The Game Bakers have updated the Cairn demo for Steam Next Fest. The survival climber will launch for Windows through Steam and PlayStation 5 consoles in the first quarter of 2026.

For a limited time, the update to the Cairn demo shows ghosts of other players climbing the tutorial location of Mount Tenzen alongside the player character, facilitating competition against speedrunners and dev team members.


Players are challenged to explore Mount Kami by charting out a route and keeping balance. Chalk, finger tape, food and water require careful management to maintain protagonist Aava's health and stamina. The previous trailer, debuted during Gamescom, offers a preview of free solo mode. The challenging play mode provides no rope, one life, and a deadly challenge.

Music for the game is composed by Martin Stig Andersen of Limbo and Inside, in collaboration with co-composers Camille Constantin Da Silva and GILDAA. The "Only The Mountain" trailer is streaming on The Game Bakers YouTube channel. Featuring music by The Toxic Avenger, the single is available for download via Steam, distributed by G4F Records.


From the Steam product page:
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. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
Steam - Only The Mountain - first single from Cairn soundtrack