Cairn reaches for the next handhold in announcement trailer

The Game Bakers, a studio in Montpellier, had a special reveal for the Summer Game Fest stage. After their time on Furi and Haven, the team went for a less intense sort of game, although it may still be stressful. Cairn is a “climbing survival” game, and I’m certainly looking forward to seeing where it’s heading. Check out the trailer above and more details below.

MONTPELLIER, JUNE 7, 2024 – From the stage of Summer Game Fest, French indie studio The Game Bakers is happy to announce Cairn, their new creation after the award-winning Furi and Haven. Cairn takes players on pro-climber Aava’s journey, as she embarks on the ascent of a lifetime to conquer a summit never reached before.

Cairn is a realistic mountain ascent adventure with an intuitive climbing simulation that lets players climb naturally, seamlessly moving arms and legs. Climbers are free to explore the mountain, read the rock face and decide on their route. Climbing is challenging, with difficult sections to navigate, and equipment and pitons must be used wisely. In the unforgiving high-altitude environment, climbers need to manage their resources and physical condition and make the most of what they can find, foraging for food or water or setting up a bivouac.

“With Cairn, we are exploring a new genre that we named “Survival-Climber”. We have created a new type of climbing simulation. It feels extremely natural and intuitive, yet the challenges of the mountain will test players’ determination,” says Emeric Thoa, Creative Director.

The team at The Game Bakers has brought on best-in-class reinforcement with an all-star audio team composed of Martin Stig Andersen (Limbo, Inside, Control…) and Lukas Julian Lentz (Cocoon). The stylized art direction and story are the creation of French comic book artist Mathieu Bablet (Carbon & Silicon, Shangri-La…).

True to The Game Bakers’ signature style, players also embark on an unforgettable story, following Aava’s journey on the deadly mountain. She will have unexpected encounters and discover the mountain’s history and hidden treasures. She will also have to decide the sacrifices she is willing to make to achieve her dream.

“After Furi — living free, and Haven — free to love who you want, Cairn is the conclusion of our trilogy on freedom. This time it’s about pushing beyond your limits, and breaking free from your obsessions,” adds Audrey Leprince, CEO.

Cairn is scheduled to be released in 2025 on PC (Steam) and consoles.

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