Riven (1997) News

The Riven remake, with new content and VR support in Unreal Engine 5, promises 'an homage to its roots and a leap into the future'

The remake of Riven, the sequel to Myst—which was actually called Riven: The Sequel to Myst when it first arrived in 1997 but is apparently now just called Riven—is set to arrive later this year with a "meticulous, from-the-ground-up" do-over that promises new puzzles, an expanded story, and of course the trademark Myst aesthetic all tarted up in Unreal Engine 5...
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27-year-old sequel to iconic PC classic getting a remaster this year

We wouldn't have modern puzzle games as we know them, like What Remains of Edith Finch, The Witness, and The Talos Principle if it wasn't for Myst and Riven. Going back to them these days does show their age, but both still offer a strong lineage for the games we play today. So, if you've played the most recent Myst remake and can't wait to see what Cyan Worlds does with Riven, you won't need to wait much longer - we finally have a release window.

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The Riven remake is now available to wishlist on Steam!

“Thank God you’ve returned… I need your help.”

Created by legendary indie developer Cyan Worlds, and based on the award-winning original release from 1997, Riven: New Discoveries From the Lost D’ni Empire expands its epic narrative beyond both Myst AND the original edition of Riven. Encounter an immersive and visually stunning world, and discover intricate puzzles that will captivate newcomers as well as reveal new mysteries to uncover for long-time fans.

Experience Riven like never before- with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer returning to rediscover the magic you felt the first time you visited Riven or a newcomer eager to explore Riven’s mysteries for the first time, this brand-new, re-imagined and expanded edition of Riven offers a deeper story, new captivating visuals, and a gaming experience that stays true to the original while also expanding Riven’s world.

Wishlist it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1712350/Riven/

And don't forget to pick up the other Myst series games as a part of the newly-released 30th Anniversary Collection bundle on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37135/Myst_30th_Anniversary_Collection/

Riven's remake gets its first gameplay reveal, and the original Myst sequel's co-director is heading up the project

t this year's MysteriumCon, Myst creator Cyan Worlds provided a first look at alpha gameplay of its upcoming remake of Riven: The Sequel to Myst. The short demo came at the end of a presentation where it was also revealed that Riven's original co-director, Richard Vander Wende, has been heading up the remake...
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The Myst Franchise is on sale!

Riven is 30% off, with an additional 20% off if you complete the set with the Myst: 25th Anniversary Collection, only during the Winter sale on Steam. Pick it up today!