Overview
- The Game Bakers announced a new DLC line for Cairn called On the Trail, with the first drop, Deep Water, arriving in summer 2026.
- The studio revealed the plan during the indie-focused Triple-i Initiative showcase and said every drop will be free, with exact dates still unannounced.
- Deep Water introduces water soloing, a system that lets climbers traverse above or fall into water without an automatic death, which changes how players judge risk.
- The update adds three new climbing locations that present fresh route-planning challenges.
- Marco, Aava’s agent and original sidekick, becomes a playable character, adding choice in a sim known for careful balance, stamina management and limb-by-limb control.