update · October 13, 2025
Cairn Demo Adds Ghosts and Routes Contest
The latest Cairn demo update adds ghost apparitions of developers and community creators to Mount Tenzen alongside a community routes contest. Players can compete in categories like most unexpected route and most difficult free solo until October 20, 2025.
Cairn receives a demo update introducing ghost climbers to Mount Tenzen alongside a screenshot contest with physical merchandise prizes.
Ghost Climbers
Ghost apparitions of selected community members, developers, and content creators climb alongside players on Mount Tenzen. Players can race these ghosts to learn new routes or try different climbing approaches. Contributors to this ghost pool include Alex Baena, Mugthief, and Ravs.
Routes Contest
A community routes contest runs alongside the update. Players can submit screenshots of their route recap screen to fanart@thegamebakers.com by October 20, 2025, at 6pm CEST. Entries are judged across three categories: most unexpected route that ghosts are not taking, most difficult free solo route without pitons, and funniest route. Winners receive exclusive Cairn merchandise, including postcards of the posters featured in the demo.
Why this patch matters
This update adds a competitive community element to the Cairn demo, giving players new lines to chase against creator ghosts.