Global

• Save games are now placed in subfolders with the game names on both macOS and Windows, instead of in a global ScummVM save folder. Save games that already exist will be copied over from the original possible save game locations to the new location (only once) to accommodate this change.
  
• Launching the game directly, when launching the game for the very first time, will auto-select the in-game language to be the language you have set on your operating system (if there is a match).

Hi all,

We’re thrilled to announce that our “2.0” patches for Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven: The Sequel to Myst (1997), and Myst III: Exile are now out on Steam!

The 2.0 patches for all three games contain major quality-of-life improvements, including (but not limited to): more robust controller support, better save game support, and better platform support for both Windows and Mac. This also includes an official Steam Deck verified status for all three titles on Steam.

Here is the full list of changes between all three games:

Global

• Updated ScummVM to version 2.9.0
  
• Updated the SDL2 library used by ScummVM to version 2.32.6
  
• Multiple stability, performance, and compatibility improvements
  
• Controller support added to emulate mouse interactions
  
• User settings now persist between game launches

Windows Only

• Windows executable is now 64-bit
  
• Updated the taskbar icon
  
• Save games are now stored in AppData/Roaming/ScummVM. Existing saves are automatically copied over to the new location
  
• Windows 7 64 bit and above is now required to run the game

Mac Only

• Added native Apple silicon executable
  
• Workarounds for opening the Mac binary on various modern macOS versions and chipsets are now no longer necessary
  
• Fixed the issue with the system mouse cursor visibility on MacBook models with a notch
  
• Fixed the issue with the game asking to receive keystrokes from other applications
  
• Save games are now stored in Library/Application Support/ScummVM. Existing saves are automatically copied over to the new location
  
• Decreased min-spec to macOS 10.9.5 from 10.13 (yes, that means folks on older Macs can play these games now!)

Steam Only

• Steam Deck verified status added
  
• Steamworks SDK 1.62 added
  
• Custom gamepad and Steam Deck mappings have been added to make playing with a controller on Steam even easier
  
• A keyboard will appear on the screen when prompting users to enter a save game name when in big picture mode

Game-specific changes

• Myst III: Exile is now using ScummVM instead of ResidualVM to run
  
• Fixed the freeze on startup in Myst III: Exile on some systems

64-bit requirement note: Please note that this update removes 32-bit support for all three titles. This change really only applies to folks who have been playing these games on extremely old operating systems. If you are one of those users and wish to keep access to those builds, you can find them in the “last_32bit_release” beta branch on Steam or GOG for each game, which should be available without needing to enter a beta code.

If you encounter issues with this latest patch, please contact support@cyan.com.

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We’ve been hard at work for the last few months coding, testing, and preparing to ship these changes to you all. Although these changes aren’t necessarily new content updates to the games, Cyan remains committed to continuing to support our legacy games on modern platforms when we’re able to. Riven: The Sequel to Myst was originally released 28 years ago, Myst: Masterpiece Edition was released around 25 years ago (if you ignore the very original release of Myst released 32 years ago), and Myst III: Exile was released 24 years ago.

Every purchase you make of our games goes toward our ability to support our titles years into the future. We consider ourselves outliers in the industry based on our ability and commitment to keep supporting our games for decades, but it is only possible with your support. We sincerely appreciate everyone who has purchased all three of these games and beyond!

There is no better time to experience Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven: The Sequel to Myst (1997), and Myst III: Exile. Thank you for your support, and enjoy!

The fan-favorite Age of Rime has been added as a free update to our latest remake of Myst. This new version of Rime includes all-new narrative beats, new lore, and new sights to behold, ensuring that Myst (2021) is now the definitive and complete way to experience the story and worlds of Myst.

Following the completion of the main story in Myst, or upon loading a completed game, a new journey awaits you somewhere on Myst Island.

The Age of Rime introduces players to the snowy, mountainous seascape that Atrus and his family would visit in years past, before the events of Myst and Riven upended their lives. Sweeping vistas, beautiful ice structures, and fantastical natural phenomena await new visitors. This breathtaking new Age also houses a detailed laboratory space where bold experiments were made, delving into the mysterious nature of Linking Books themselves.

You can find Myst here. Myst is also a part of multiple bundles that will provide a discount based on the purchase of other games in them:

• Myst & Riven: The Definitive Collection - a bundle with the latest remakes of both Myst (2021) and Riven (2024).
  
• Myst 30th Anniversary Collection - a bundle of all currently available Myst games released on or before 2023, the 30th anniversary of Myst.
  
• Myst: Through the Ages - a bundle that contains Myst: Masterpiece Edition, realMyst: Masterpiece Edition, and the latest remake of Myst.

Thank you for your support of our games!

Myst: Masterpiece Edition is 30% off, with an additional 20% off if you complete the set with the Myst: 25th Anniversary Collection, or 15% off if you complete the set with the brand new "Myst: Through the Ages" bundle (which includes the NEW version of Myst, released last year) only during the Winter sale on Steam. Pick it up today!

Available NOW at a discount of 20% at this time, you can purchase Myst (2021), Myst: Masterpiece Edition, and realMyst: Masterpiece Edition together as a part of the "Myst: Through the Ages" bundle to get a start on your Myst collection!

For the first time ever, Myst (2021) is now included in a bundle with the other versions of Myst. If you haven't picked it up already, or if you haven't played the other versions of Myst, now is your chance!

Dive into Myst, one of the best selling puzzle-adventure games of all time, by experiencing it as it evolved over the years. With three versions of Myst spanning over the course of three decades – including the latest Myst (2021) – each with unique ways to play, this would make the perfect gift for both Myst enthusiasts and newcomers alike!

To find the bundle, go to the store page for one of those three games and look for the "Myst: Through the Ages" bundle listed below the game images, OR search "Myst: Through the Ages" on the store. Here is the link to the bundle as well.

Happy Myst-ing!

We are so excited to share this news about a new Myst game with you!

This has been kept close to our chest for a while now, but now that the cat is officially out of the bag, we can finally talk about it… it’s a brand new version of Myst, built for the first time with VR in mind. Coming soon, Myst will be available to play in both 2D and VR!

Check out our teaser trailer!

This Myst has been fully redesigned and created from the ground up using the Unreal Engine, the same engine we used on Obduction. Many of the puzzles have been reimagined and engineered to include optional puzzle randomization and also keep accessibility in mind.

The pictures speak for themselves, go check them out and wishlist now on Steam

One more thing,

Right now you can get any game from the Myst series for 50% off, and 10% off extra as a part of the Myst 25th anniversary collection if you complete the set. It's a great time to get back into Myst. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/8699/Myst_25th_Anniversary_Collection/

Thanks,

The Cyan Team

Hey all!

We just pushed out a small and quick update for Myst:ME on MacOS. All of the supported languages should now work again on the current OS release.

Thanks to everyone for the reports and everyone's patience while we got this fixed up!

Thank you for your patience while we were getting this update for Myst: Masterpiece Edition ready for Steam! Thanks too for your support of our games.

We have been working to ready all of the games in the Myst series for the 25th Anniversary of Myst, which happens later this month. Most of the games in the series required compatibility updates, but Myst and Riven needed more than that to run reliably on modern day computers. We partnered up with the ScummVM team and have worked closely with them to bring you this updated version of Myst. Since the game is powered by ScummVM, the user interface looks different than the original release, but has most of the same functionality.

Should you have something you would like to report regarding Myst: Masterpiece Edition, please contact us directly at support@cyan.com. We would be happy to assist you.

We hope you enjoy playing Myst again :)

Thank you!
The Cyan Worlds Team


Release Notes:

Myst: Masterpiece Edition is now available in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, and Polish. Select the language option of your choice from the menu that appears when you launch the game.

Windows 10 compatibility update

Random crashing fixed!

Known Issues:

The graphics have not been remastered, so there will be a variance in the quality of the appearance of the graphics depending on the size of the display being used. The game starts out in full-screen and can be put into a scalable window by using the Alt+Enter command. Being able to adjust the scaling of the window will help to improve the clarity of the graphics.

Opening sequence book/cursor layering issue: The cursor never appears on top of closed Myst book, nor does it appear when it is open and the fly-by is playing. If you click during the fly-by (no cursor present) you do link to the dock. If you wait for the fly-by to quit playing, the cursor will appear on top of the Myst book and can be used. This behavior is the same as was in the released box edition of the game.

Under some conditions, the user cannot close the map screen with the Esc key. In this case, you will need to click on the map screen itself in order to close it.