Overview

• Cairn was previously slated for an early November 2025 release before the shift to next year.
• The PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) versions remain the planned launch platforms with no new firm date set.
• The demo receives a limited-time update on October 13 that adds player ghosts showing others’ ascent routes.
• Creative director Emeric Thoa said five years of work warrants delaying rather than releasing a version that falls short.
• The demo has been played by more than 600,000 users across PS5 and PC, according to reporting.