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Cyan, the studio behind Myst and Riven, released a teaser for the shelved Myst prototype 'Project Anglerfish' at Mysterium 2026, while also announcing package versions of the Myst and Riven remakes and a 2027 fan event for its 40th anniversary. The studio remains committed to new games in the Myst world.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 5

Cyan, the studio behind the 1990s adventure classics Myst and Riven, has kept the franchise active through a series of announcements. At the fan event Mysterium 2026, the studio released a teaser video for 'Project Anglerfish,' a shelved prototype set in the Myst universe. The video, titled 'A path not taken,' was created over about four months more than a year ago as an internal pitch for a publisher, but the project could not move forward at the time and development is now halted. The footage shows an eerie Western-style mansion, underground devices, and the series' iconic Linking Book, along with a voice message addressed to a character called 'Guildsman' and a tense story involving a strict father figure.

Separately, Cyan announced package versions of the full remakes of Myst and Riven, which were digitally released in May 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox, with the PC version including a digital code. The studio also plans a fan event in Spokane, Washington, in 2027 to mark its 40th anniversary, which Rand Miller founded with his brother Robin Miller. Cyan said it remains committed to new games and experiences in the Myst world.

Key facts

Project Anglerfish status
Shelved prototype set in the Myst universe; development halted.
Teaser release event
Released at Mysterium 2026.
Teaser title
'A path not taken'.
Prototype creation window
Created over about four months more than a year ago as an internal pitch for a publisher.
Remake package release platforms
PC, PS5, and Xbox; PC version includes a digital code.
Remake digital release date
May 2026.
40th anniversary event
Fan event planned in Spokane, Washington, in 2027.
Founder
Rand Miller, who founded Cyan with his brother Robin Miller.

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
teaser video for Project Anglerfish (Mysterium 2026) · 2026-08-04
Announced
package versions of Myst and Riven remakes for PC, PS5, and Xbox · 2026-08-04
Announced
fan event in Spokane, Washington, in 2027 for 40th anniversary · 2026-08-04
Noted
remains committed to new games and experiences in the Myst world · 2026-08-04
Noted
2025 downsizing · 2026-08-04
Release
music_video · 2026-06-17 · 2026-06-17

Connections

Produces
myst, riven
Produces of
kamitsubaki studio

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Aug 4

Cyan Shows Shelved Myst Prototype 'Project Anglerfish' Footage

Cyan, the studio behind the 1990s adventure classics Myst and Riven, released a teaser video for 'Project Anglerfish,' a shelved prototype set in the Myst universe, during the fan event Mysterium 2026. The video, titled 'A path not taken,' was created over about four months more than a year ago as an internal pitch for a publisher, but the project could not move forward at the time and development is now halted. The footage shows an eerie Western-style mansion, underground devices, and the series' iconic Linking Book, along with a voice message addressed to a character called 'Guildsman' and a tense story involving a strict father figure. Cyan said it remains committed to new games and experiences in the Myst world. Separately, the studio announced package versions of the full remakes of Myst and Riven, which were digitally released in May 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox, with the PC version including a digital code. Cyan also plans a fan event in Spokane, Washington, in 2027 to mark its 40th anniversary, which Rand Miller founded with his brother Robin Miller.

Jun 17

KAMITSUBAKI Unit Kuusou Releases Debut EP 'CYAN'

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO's virtual music unit Kuusou released its first EP 'CYAN' on June 17, 2026, featuring five tracks produced by HIDEYA KOJIMA with lyrics by YUC'e, Pon, and NEFFY. The lead track 'Run Sugar' music video dropped the same day. The unit will hold its first solo virtual mini-live 'Kuusou Palette' on June 27.