Cyan Worlds Gives A Look At What Could Have Been A New Myst Sequel
Myst fans are getting a rare glimpse into an abandoned sequel as developer Cyan Worlds showcases footage from the cancelled Project Anglerfish.
The obvious questions
What was Project Anglerfish?
It was an abandoned prototype for a potential new sequel in the Myst series developed by Cyan Worlds.
Is a new Myst game still coming?
Yes, Cyan Worlds has confirmed that a different, unspecified Myst game is currently in development.
Will players be able to play Project Anglerfish?
No, the project is officially cancelled and will not be released for play.
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- Primary Driver: Myst fans are getting a rare glimpse into an abandoned sequel as developer Cyan Worlds showcases footage from the cancelled Project Anglerfish.
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Enthusiasts of the long-running franchise are currently viewing a prototype that will never reach public release. The footage, surfacing days after the studio's reveal, confirms that Project Anglerfish was intended as a follow-up in the series but was ultimately shelved by the developers. The loss of this specific title is finalized, though it serves as a stark reminder of the iterative processes behind game design.
Cyan Worlds officially unveiled the material to demonstrate the potential direction the series could have taken. TechEBlog, Rock Paper Shotgun, Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, and Kotaku have confirmed the existence of this prototype. The shared media provides a look at the visual and structural aspirations Cyan held for the unreleased sequel.
While this project is confirmed as cancelled, Cyan Worlds has stated that a different Myst game remains in active development. Coverage does not yet specify the title, technical details, or intended release window for the project currently in the works.
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