Cairn’s delayed On the Trail: Deep Water DLC gets a new release date, and you don’t have long to wait
Cairn, the climbing simulation game that earned critical acclaim with a 91% review score, has finally received an official release date for its highly anticipated delayed DLC. The free “On the Trail: Deep Water” expansion will launch on October 29, 2026—approximately one month from the announcement—marking the first addition to a planned series of free content expansions.
The announcement was revealed at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, confirming long-awaited news for players who have been awaiting additional content for the climbing-focused title. The expansion is the first in what developers have confirmed will be a continuing series of no-cost DLC additions to the game.
The timing coincides with a promotional period where Cairn itself is available at a 20% discount on Steam, providing an opportunity for new players to acquire the base game before the expansion’s arrival. This pricing offer appears to be part of efforts to build momentum ahead of the Deep Water DLC launch.