BODY: The island that defined an entire genre is coming back to PlayStation โ and this time, you can step inside it.
Cyan Worlds has confirmed that its modern remakes of Myst and Riven will arrive on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2 on May 19, each priced at $34.99. Both titles have already been available on PC and Meta Quest, but the PSVR2 release marks the first time PlayStation owners can explore these surreal worlds in full immersive VR.
The Myst remake, originally released for PC in 2021, rebuilds the 1993 classic from the ground up in Unreal Engine, with reworked puzzles, dynamic environments, and full free-roaming movement. Riven, the long-awaited follow-up reimagining of the 1997 sequel, launched in 2024 to widespread acclaim, transforming its iconic pre-rendered vistas into a living 3D world while preserving the original's intricate logic puzzles and elliptical storytelling.
Both games support flatscreen play on PS5 as well as full PSVR2 mode, taking advantage of the headset's eye tracking, HDR OLED panels, and haptic feedback. For longtime fans, this represents the most polished console version of these titles ever released.
Cyan, the small Spokane-based studio founded by brothers Rand and Robyn Miller, has spent the better part of a decade slowly remastering its back catalogue, often funded through Kickstarter and direct community support.
The insider take
Myst occupies a unique place in Japanese gaming history โ it was one of the few Western adventure games to achieve mainstream success here in the 1990s, ported to the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, and even the 3DO with localized voice work. The franchise's slow, contemplative pacing and reverence for craftsmanship resonated deeply with Japanese players, and titles like Kowloon's Gate and Riven Saga clearly drew from its DNA. A PSVR2 release is particularly meaningful in Tokyo, where Sony's headset has a stronger installed base than in Western markets, and where the appetite for atmospheric, non-violent VR experiences remains unusually robust.
Originally reported by GAME Watch (Japanese).