The Game Bakers dropped a short new trailer for Cairn, its upcoming climbing game that launches in 2025. It highlights the protagonist, Aava, as she climbs up rock faces, struggling against certain sections and checking her inventory (arranged in a somewhat puzzle-like fashion). Check it out below.
The objective is to reach the summit of Mount Kami, which is easier said than done. The controls are relatively simple, and players can climb from any spot on the mountain, but be careful – if you haven’t found the right hold or balanced yourself correctly, it can be a long way down. Or at least back to the last piton.
There’s also Expedition Mode, with two playable characters, more unique climbing styles and several mountains to tackle. You can then compare your performance (including areas where you may have struggled) with other players.
Cairn is coming to PC and consoles, with a demo of the “first leg of Aava’s journey” in Tenzen National Park available to play at Gamescom. It will also be released on Steam “soon.”