About a year and a half after the Riven remake’s announcement, Cyan Worlds revealed today that the game will launch later this year on PC with support for VR platforms.
We also learned that the studio is using Unreal Engine 5 to ‘recreate and expand’ on its vision for Riven. Cyan is using Epic’s game development tool to offer an unparalleled level of immersion, allowing players to feel immersed in the decaying and enigmatic D’ni Empire. The remake will feature new puzzles and expanded storylines in addition to the UE5-powered breathtaking visuals.
Here’s the official feature set shared by Cyan:
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Intricate Storytelling and Mind-Bending Puzzles: Challenge your intellect with Riven‘s cunning puzzles woven throughout its narrative.
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Immersive Environments and Stunning Graphics: Explore surreal islands, each meticulously crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, from dense, lush jungles to awe-inspiring caverns.
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An Expanded World To Explore: Encounter an immersive and visually stunning world that will captivate newcomers and reveal new mysteries for long-time fans.
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Fully Re-imagined Gaming Experience: Experience Riven like never before, with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer returning to Riven or a newcomer eager to explore Riven’s mysteries for the first time, this immersive and visually stunning world will captivate you.
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Truly Immersive Experience Developed in Parallel for flatscreen and VR: Cyan Worlds is simultaneously developing the flatscreen and VR versions of the game to ensure a high-quality experience regardless of players’ platform of choice.
Last year, Cyan Worlds released Firmament, a new adventure game that had originally been announced back in 2019. The game wasn’t nearly as well received as Myst or Riven, though, and there was even a big controversy surrounding the developer’s usage of AI tools to assist with the making of Firmament. The studio eventually responded to the claims with a message posted on the official website.
