Riven News

[p]The Puzzle Classics Reborn Bundle containing Riven, The Talos Principle: Reawakened, Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy, and Sherlock Holmes The Awakened will be sunsetting on March 26th. This is your last chance for now to buy these titles together at a great discount, especially during the Spring Sale![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Four iconic puzzle-adventure games, rebuilt and reimagined to deliver their most unforgettable experiences yet. This bundle features expanded or remastered worlds, mysteries, and puzzles from each game’s original release - perfect for both longtime fans and new explorers alike.[/p][p][/p][p]Riven[/p][p]Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.[/p][p][/p][p]The Talos Principle: Reawakened[/p][p]Step back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals with The Talos Principle: Reawakened. This definitive edition revisits the groundbreaking narrative of The Talos Principle, immersing players in an expanded and remastered journey through the world of the Simulation.[/p][p][/p][p]Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy[/p][p]Set off on a quest for the Great White Birds in a mysterious land full of secrets! Answer the call of exploration as you travel to Amerzone, a forgotten Latin American country, to fulfill the last wishes of a late explorer.[/p][p][/p][p]Sherlock Holmes The Awakened[/p][p]Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.[/p][p][/p][h3]A Note from Cyan[/h3][p]Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy, Sherlock Holmes, and The Talos Principle have a special place in our hearts here at Cyan. We're thrilled that remakes of these puzzle adventure games exist![/p][p]Coming from personal experience, remaking games that people are already so fond of is an incredibly hard task. All of the developers in this bundle have put in a massive force of blood, sweat, and tears to make these releases a reality. We hope folks continue to support developers who are in pursuit of keeping classic games alive -- especially games like these that promote critical thinking, exploration, and leaning into narrative adventures that will stick with you for many years to come.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Riven is the sequel to Myst, the first game in the Myst series. If you enjoyed Riven but haven't played Myst yet, we highly suggest you check it out![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]You can pick also up Myst and Riven in a Complete the Set bundle for 15% off.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Patch 1.8.5 is out now, and we've got a LOT of changes, feature additions, and more for you all![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you, as always, for your unwavering support of our team here at Cyan and of the games we make.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Features[/p]

• [p]Enabled the use of TSR supersampling setting on Mac.[/p]
• [p]Added auto detect support for better default graphics settings on OLED Steam Decks.[/p]
• [p]Gamma adjustment page will show up automatically on Steam Deck now if you have never set up your gamma settings (as long as HDR is not enabled).[/p]
• [p]“Press Any Button” welcome screen has been added.[/p]
• [p]Added controller haptics in a couple of locations.[/p]

[p]Major[/p]

• [p]Fixed incorrect sunlight settings being set on the world if you load a save game while on Prison Island.[/p]
• [p]Fixed two separate controller haptics running simultaneously in 2D when using some levers.[/p]
• [p]Fixed photos in your notebook not being able to be deleted while exclusively playing with a controller.[/p]
• [p]Fixed checkpoint saves occasionally not saving properly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where using Hide Vehicle Transitions on the maglev between Survey Island and Jungle Island may cause the incorrect island name to be saved out with save data.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where using Hide Vehicle Transitions on the woodcart may cause the player to have the incorrect age name saved out in a checkpoint or save under certain circumstances.[/p]

[p]Minor[/p]

• [p]Improved performance in the Temple Island subdome.[/p]
• [p]Improved shadows on foliage around the game.[/p]
• [p]Fixed being unable to back out of the burned book in Age 233 with the gamepad’s right face button.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some visual issues occurring on some steam particles on Temple Island.[/p]
• [p]Adjusting the timing of the “Game Saved” notification a bit.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some minor visual pops that could occur when approaching a tunnel on Jungle Island.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a visual pop that could occur when you have Atrus’ Riven book in your periphery in D’ni.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the German localization for the “strike force” note to be more accurate to the source.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted LOD distances on some plants on Temple Island.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with the color context subtitle position not being correct on some powermarbles.[/p]
• [p]Fixed various visual issues with contact shadows in the game.[/p]
• [p]Optimized various texture assets.[/p]
• [p]Minor improvements to lever haptics.[/p]
• [p]Fixed TSR not setting the correct antialiasing method.[/p]
• [p]The player is now prevented from loading bogus checkpoint save data from the main menu under certain circumstances.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the heat distortion appearance above Jungle basin water hole heaters.[/p]
• [p]On platforms where HDR is only toggleable through OS-level options, the game now respects the OS-level option and disables the user-set option in the menu.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some shadow popping on Prison Island.[/p]
• [p]For platforms that support ray tracing: tweaked what objects show up in ray traced reflections.[/p]
• [p]Minor draw distance improvements to the destroyed version of the Boiler Island to/from Temple Island bridge.[/p]
• [p]Minor performance improvements made to platforms that support Ray Tracing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the clickable area for the trap book in Gehn’s second offer of the trap book to the player being too high.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with Atrus where his face would get too close to yours in the Temple Island ending where you have trapped Gehn but have not freed Catherine.[/p]
• [p]Fixed not being able to use the right face button on a controller to disengage from the burned book on Boiler Island.[/p]

• [p]Fixed haptics with levers running on connected gamepads even when playing with separate motion controllers in VR.[/p]
• [p]Improved performance on machines with scalability levels set lower than Epic effects quality.[/p]
• [p]Improved the grabbable region for a note on Boiler Island.[/p]
• [p](Platforms that support 2D play as well as VR play): Overall VR comfort and vehicle settings are saved separately from the overall 2D comfort and vehicle settings. For players who switch between 2D and VR in separate individual play sessions, your comfort settings related to hide vehicle transitions and quick travel on ladders should be maintained between 2D and VR as long as your overall setting is not set to Custom.[/p]
• [p]“Motion Controller Locked” movement orientation setting is now named “Controller Locked”.[/p]
• [p]Default comfort settings (“Recommended”) now enable Hide Vehicle Transitions but disable Quick Travel on Stairs.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players may be unable to leave the “spider chair” (Gehn’s viewing room on Temple Island) under certain circumstances.[/p]

[p]
Major[/p]

• [p]Fixed the cursor visual disappearing when interacting with items in the Boiler Island lab after interacting with the minecart in the same game instance.[/p]
• [p]Fix the gamma settings page not appearing properly under certain circumstances.
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[p]Minor
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• [p]Fixed some controller diagrams showing up too small when playing Riven at resolutions larger than 1080p.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some sounds on Boiler Island not being impacted by the master volume setting.[/p]
• [p]Improved the visuals shown at lower scalability levels for the wood cart water tunnel.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some strange shadowing appearing on some rock walls in the Jungle Basin.[/p]

[p]We're excited to announce that the Puzzle Classics Reborn Bundle is now live and available to purchase at a discount of 15% off! This is a Complete the Set bundle, which means that even if you already own one of the titles in the bundle, you still receive a discount to buy the other.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Four iconic puzzle-adventure games, rebuilt and reimagined to deliver their most unforgettable experiences yet. This bundle features expanded or remastered worlds, mysteries, and puzzles from each game’s original release – perfect for both longtime fans and new explorers alike.[/p][p][/p][p]Riven[/p][p]Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.[/p][p][/p][p]The Talos Principle: Reawakened[/p][p]Step back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals with The Talos Principle: Reawakened. This definitive edition revisits the groundbreaking narrative of The Talos Principle, immersing players in an expanded and remastered journey through the world of the Simulation.[/p][p][/p][p]Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy[/p][p]Set off on a quest for the Great White Birds in a mysterious land full of secrets! Answer the call of exploration as you travel to Amerzone, a forgotten Latin American country, to fulfill the last wishes of a late explorer.[/p][p][/p][p]Sherlock Holmes The Awakened[/p][p]Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.[/p][p][/p][h3]A Note from Cyan[/h3][p]Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy, Sherlock Holmes, and The Talos Principle have a special place in our hearts here at Cyan. We're thrilled that remakes of these puzzle adventure games exist![/p][p]Coming from personal experience, remaking games that people are already so fond of is an incredibly hard task. All of the developers in this bundle have put in a massive force of blood, sweat, and tears to make these releases a reality. We hope folks continue to support developers who are in pursuit of keeping classic games alive -- especially games like these that promote critical thinking, exploration, and leaning into narrative adventures that will stick with you for many years to come.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Riven is the sequel to Myst, the first game in the Myst series. If you enjoyed Riven but haven't played Myst yet, we highly suggest you check it out![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]You can pick also up Myst and Riven in a Complete the Set bundle for 15% off.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Features
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• [p]If playing Riven with a PlayStation controller on Windows, a PlayStation controller is now displayed in the controller diagram.[/p]
• [p]In the case where a save game image is not synced over cloud saves, there are now temporary images set up for each area of Riven.
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Major
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• [p]Various performance improvements made based on scalability quality.[/p]
• [p]Cursor movement when using a gamepad is now scaled correctly for engaged regions.
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[p]
Minor
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• [p]Fixed some UI text for checkpoints in the Help Settings menu being cut off at certain resolutions.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a block that could occur if you ran around the back of a door while it was closing on Jungle Island.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where multiple checkpoint saves could be made at the same time.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with the focused element in the menu resets after the menu finishes fading in when opening it.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the appearance of some rocks on Survey Island looking too reflective when Ray Traced Reflections are enabled.[/p]
• [p]The player is now prevented from disengaging on the wood cart while it is starting to move.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a clipping issue with the submarine on Jungle Island under certain circumstances.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some lighting issues with the wahrk on Survey Island.[/p]
• [p]The player is now prevented from putting away or taking out their satchel while it is already in transition.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some mesh issues with the gallows on Jungle Island when being viewed from the submarine.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a small white square appearing on a certain valve.
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Minor
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• [p]Fixed the submarine unhiding the player’s view during Hide Vehicle Transitions if you happened to have your head clip through something while the submarine is moving.[/p]

• [p]The player is now prevented from stepping out onto some invisible collision while the submarine is approaching. [/p]