Cyan Worlds Gives A Look At Cancelled Myst Sequel

In 1993, Cyan Worlds’ Myst changed PC gaming forever. While few could get beyond the first few puzzles, the computer rendered landscape and vibey music illustrated what could be squished into nascent CD-ROMs. It was the best-selling computer game until The Sims, and still commands space to this day. Despite this, the series has not had a new entry in some 20 years. And it seems this isn’t about to change, as the studio gives a look at a sequel that isn’t meant to be. “Over a year ago, the team here at Cyan spent about four months building a prototype for a new game in the Myst universe,” posted the studio. “The prototype (and this teaser trailer made for it) were purpose-built for publisher-eyes only. For a variety of reasons, this project couldn’t move forward at the time, BUT we’re still proud of the work the team did – so we’re sharing the teaser for the prototype with you all now.” In the teaser for “Project Anglerfish,” we see Myst ’s signature vistas, alluring architecture, unstable crystals and a bespoke gentleman, who would certainly never betray you, asking for your trust. He demands that you deliver to him a book, one of the powerful Ages, which can create worlds in one moment and imprison you in another. Much like the more recent remakes of Myst and Riven, the game was developed using Unreal Engine. It’s a handsome looking prototype, especially the commanding character animations. It is a pity that a completed version won’t see the light of day. Anglerfish would have been the first new entry in the series since 2005’s Myst V. While the 2024 Riven remake was a clever reimagining of the original classic, its sales did not stymie rounds of layoffs at Cyan Worlds. How much this relates to Anglerfish’s cancellation is unsaid, though the teaser promises “more experiences” in the Myst universe to come. Here’s hoping the Millers kick their AI curiosities before then. 🕹️ Level up your inbox Don’t miss the latest reviews, news and tips. Sign up for our free newsletter. Leave this field empty if you're human: You May Also Like Culture Miyamoto Believes Gamers Have Lost Interest In Hardware Specs, And Who Could Blame Them Gaming trends have the Mario creator feeling that cutting edge graphics and performance are no longer the priority for customers, and the evidence seems to be on his side By Zack Kotzer Published July 26, 2026 Culture Capcom Says The Goal Of A New Resident Evil Every Year Enables Games Like Pragmata While most studios burn themselves on overly singular projects, Masachika Kawata says that the steady success of the Resident Evil series has enabled Capcom to explore new ideas By Zack Kotzer Published July 26, 2026 Culture ‘Unfilmable’ Cyberpunk Classic Neuromancer Receives First Trailer The criminal underbelly of William Gibson’s genre shaping Sprawl comes to you from Apple TV By Zack Kotzer Published July 26, 2026 Culture Warren Spector’s Thick As Thieves Ends Support After Just Two Months: ‘Working In The Gaming Industry Is At Times Delightful And At Other Times Heartbreaking’ After significant layoffs at the studio, the leaner Thief successor is hoping to continue with peer-to-peer servers By Zack Kotzer Published July 25, 2026 Culture The Tactical Tank Turns Splatoon Raiders Into Vampire Survivors Nothing sizzles quite like fashioning a biblically accurate balloon animal and watching it become a kill box By Zack Kotzer Published July 25, 2026 Culture Rare Nintendo Console Discovered Throughout Japanese Love Hotel Each room in an unnamed hourly establishment was outfitted with a fully functioning 'Famicombox,' resurrecting rumors that a former Nintendo president dabbled in some after hours assignments By Zack Kotzer Published July 25, 2026 Latest news Cyan Worlds Gives A Look At What Could Have Been A New Myst Sequel Miyamoto Believes Gamers Have Lost Interest In Hardware Specs, And Who Could Blame Them Pokémon Company Strikes Blow Against Scalpers With Facial Recognition Checks To ‘Prevent Crime’ At Card Stores In Japan Capcom Says The Goal Of A New Resident Evil Every Year Enables Games Like Pragmata Big PlayStation Game Sale Is A Perfect Chance To Build Up Your Physical Collection Before Sony Kills Discs Completed Fan-Made Portal Remake Stuck In Limbo As Valve Goes Silent Black Panther, Ghost Rider, And More: Everything Marvel Revealed At San Diego Comic Con 2026 ‘Unfilmable’ Cyberpunk Classic Neuromancer Receives First Trailer