Cyan Worlds proclaims full remake of Myst-sequel Riven

Cyan Worlds introduced Monday it’s making a full remake of Riven, the primary main remake for the twenty fifth anniversary of the sequel to Myst.

Cyan revealed the adventure-puzzle sport at this time, saying the sport will probably be a 3D title with a totally traversable house, in distinction to the unique point-and-click 2D expertise with life like imagery on an exquisite island archipelago.

I used to be working on the Wall Avenue Journal when the unique title got here out in 1997, and I used to be capable of go to Cyan in Spokane, Washington, to see its cool headquarters and darkish artists’ room. It was thrilling to see the anticipation for the sequel to Myst, which for a few years was the best-selling laptop sport of all time.

“Riven is without doubt one of the most extremely regarded video games in Cyan’s historical past,” Cyan stated in a FAQ at this time. “We didn’t need to method it calmly or frivolously. Cyan is a small indie studio. We wished to verify we may tackle such a troublesome, pricey and sophisticated endeavor – and do it properly.”

Cyan introduced it had an settlement with the The Starry Expanse Venture a 12 months in the past, and it stated that group assisted in beginning the challenge. However Cyan is alleged the challenge is a from-the-ground-up remake of Riven.

The corporate doesn’t have any particulars on launch date or platforms but. Riven debuted on the iPhone in 2010 — and it hit Android in 2017 — nevertheless it hasn’t had a full remake on platforms such because the PC and consoles.