Myst
Released Aug 2021
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Myst (the 2021 Cyan Worlds remake) launched on August 26, 2021 and has received updates ever since, including two major free content additions: the Patch 2.0 engine overhaul on October 28, 2024, and the Age of Rime on March 20–28, 2025.
On July 8, 2026 — today — Cyan published a Devlog explicitly addressing the future of this remake. Rather than announcing new content, the post discusses a potential future engine upgrade from Unreal Engine 5.3.2 to 5.8, framing it as a technical maintenance effort rather than a content expansion. Critically, they state that "we cannot give any kind of estimate or timeline as to when this major update will occur" and that it is "at the very least, many months away." They describe themselves as "a very small team" and frame the engine upgrade as a compatibility necessity, not a vehicle for delivering new gameplay content.
This is a Tier 1 developer statement. The post does not announce any new Ages, story content, puzzles, or gameplay features. It describes only the possibility of an engine update for compatibility and performance reasons — the same kind of maintenance work the developer has always done. There is no roadmap, no named future content, and no promise of additional gameplay beyond what has already shipped. The Age of Rime, released on March 28, 2025, remains the final piece of content added to the game.
With no announced future content, no unreleased DLC, and a direct developer statement that the game's future consists only of a speculative technical upgrade, the content for this remake is now complete. The game remains purchasable and will continue to receive maintenance patches, but the developer has not communicated any plans for additional gameplay content.
Evidence
Cyan published a devlog on the future of Myst and Riven. The post describes only a potential engine upgrade (Unreal 5.3.2 to 5.8) for compatibility and performance reasons, with no timeline and no new content announced. They describe themselves as a very small team and frame the upgrade as a technical maintenance consideration, not a content roadmap.
The Age of Rime — a new explorable Age with original environments, puzzles, narrative content, and lore — was released as a free major content update. This is the most recent major content addition to the game.
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Developer
Publisher
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
ABOUT THIS GAME
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue.
Journey to Myst Island and other stunning, long dormant locations - called “Ages”- and begin to unravel the mystery you have been thrust into. As you learn what happened on the island, you will find that you are playing a key role in an epic story whose ending has not yet been written. Explore deeper connections in these stunning and surreal Ages, uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal, and make choices that will affect both you, and the world of Myst itself.
Cyan, the indie studio that created the beloved classic, has reimagined Myst.
Built from the ground up to play both in VR as well as traditional flatscreen displays, Myst is teeming with new art, new sound, re-imagined interactions, and even optional puzzle randomization. Finally... the highly anticipated Myst 2D/VR experience has arrived!
Now you can explore the Ages of Myst in a new dimension!
BUILT FOR BOTH VR AND 2D DISPLAYS
Designed and built from the ground up in Unreal Engine, this newly-reimagined version of Myst includes fresh takes on the visuals in every area in the game. With both VR and 2D play experiences in mind, this definitive, modern edition of Myst will immerse you in the world in a way that has never been possible before.
Additionally, Myst includes many “comfort level” features for both new and experienced VR users, including the option to enable smooth or snap turning, quick travel up stairs and ladders, vertical height quantization, and more!
NEW AND REQUESTED FEATURES
For the first time in Myst’s history, enjoy the game in many different languages through localized UI, including dialogue and gameplay-context subtitles.
- A variety of accessibility options to assist in gameplay.
- Tired of taking notes? Now you can take photo captures in-game to keep track of what you’ve encountered!
- A large number of graphics options to choose from, such as supersampling options and Ray Tracing to bring the best Myst experience out of the hardware you have.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I need a VR headset to play Myst?
A: You do not need a VR headset to play Myst. Myst is playable with or without a VR headset.
Q: I bought Myst when it first came out in 1993. Can I get a free upgrade to this new version?
A: Thank you for your support over the years! We are not giving out free upgrades to previous purchasers of the original Myst. We put a lot of effort into making this new version of Myst and would appreciate your financial support again!
Q: I want to play Myst, but am concerned about my computer not meeting the minimum requirements. What should I do?
A: If your machine does not meet the minimum requirements and you still want to try Myst out, we recommend enabling one of our supersampling options through the graphics settings menu to see if it alleviates performance concerns. Depending on the storefront you purchase Myst from, you may be able to qualify for a refund through the store (not through Cyan support) if Myst does not run well on your platform. Please review each store platform refund policy for details.
Q: Will Myst support [insert language here] one day?
A: Possibly! We’d love to hear from you through our support team about any languages you’d like for us to support.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jul 8, 2026
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