Cyan Drops Stunning Trailer for Cancelled Myst Project
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Developer Cyan has released a teaser trailer for Project Anglerfish, a cancelled Myst universe prototype that will never see a public release.
Puzzle fans got a bittersweet look at what could have been this week when developer Cyan shared a teaser trailer for a cancelled Myst universe project called Project Anglerfish. Originally built as a pitch prototype for publishers over a year ago, the footage showcases atmospheric subterranean exploration, intricate machinery, and the classic puzzle design that defined the iconic franchise. According to development director Hannah Gamiel and creative director Eric A. Anderson, the team spent four months bringing the prototype to life before the project was ultimately shelved for various reasons.
While the cancellation stings for long-time adventure game enthusiasts, the studio is giving the scrapped concept a proper public send-off rather than letting it vanish entirely into the vault. As Connor Makar reported on Eurogamer, the team emphasized that everything shown in the video is no longer in active development and will not see a public release in its current form. However, Cyan is still actively exploring new games and interactive experiences within the Myst universe, so the iconic series is far from finished.
Cancelled prototypes and pitch reels offer a fascinating look at the creative risks developers take behind closed doors, even if they rarely see the light of day. For a community that has followed the franchise from its pioneering CD ROM days through modern VR remakes, getting a glimpse into an unmade journey still carries plenty of nostalgic weight. You can watch the full trailer over on the official Cyan YouTube channel to see the gorgeous subterranean pathways and mysterious book hunt that almost happened.
Tags: Myst, Cyan, PC Gaming, Puzzle Games, Industry News
Original article: Eurogamer