Cyan Worlds Gives A Look At What Could Have Been A New Myst Sequel

Players hoping for a new entry in the long-running puzzle series will not have the opportunity to experience Project Anglerfish, as the prototype has been officially canned. While the release of a teaser trailer provides a visual look at the game's aesthetic, Cyan Worlds confirmed that this specific project will not proceed to a full release. The revelation provides a look at what the studio describes as a potential direction for the franchise that was ultimately abandoned.

TechEBlog and Rock Paper Shotgun report that the footage serves as a retrospective send-off for the prototype. GamesIndustry.biz notes that the studio is currently working on an entirely separate Myst title, marking a clear pivot in the company's development pipeline. This distinction between the shelved prototype and the ongoing production has been the primary focus of recent coverage across outlets including Eurogamer.net and Kotaku.

While the prototype is effectively dead, the studio has confirmed that work on another, different Myst-related project continues behind the scenes. Details regarding the gameplay mechanics, narrative scope, or estimated release window for this new, unnamed project have not been provided by the studio. Whether this active project will incorporate any of the design elements showcased in the Project Anglerfish trailer is not yet specified.