Cairn — Patch 1.0.303

Released: 1/30/2026, 4:26:45 PM

Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1588550/view/493841450487776485

Summary (AI)

Patch 1.0.303 for Cairn introduces new launch options to improve performance on Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck platforms, specifically -force-d3d12 for Windows and -force-vulkan for Linux and Steam Deck. This update addresses FPS issues on AMD RX 9000 series cards, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally X with these temporary fixes. Additionally, minor bugs have been resolved, including the limb selection panel tutorial screen remaining after a fall and the phone call message persisting for Turkish players. The developers continue to work on further performance improvements.

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On Linux add this launch option [c]-force-vulkan[/c]
On Steam Deck add this launch option [c]-force-vulkan[/c]
Limb selection panel tutorial screen stays on screen if a fall during the tutorial
Phone call message remains on screen, only experienced by Turkish players
Hello climbers,
We're so excited to see so many of you enjoy Cairn.
Our team has been monitoring the forums, social media and our inboxes to gather your feedback and bug reports, and we have pulled together a patch.
We have found a temporary solution for the FPS issues on AMD RX 9000 series cards, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally X. Here is how to improve your framerate if you're in this situation.
In Steam / Cairn / Game Settings / General / Launch Options (See screen below) :
We have also put together a patch that solves some minor bugs:
This is where to find the Launch Options in Cairn's settings on Steam: