A fantastic-looking teaser trailer for a new Myst game has been released, though tragically we'll never get to actually play it
Cyan Worlds has released a teaser trailer for Project Anglerfish, a prototype for a Myst sequel that will not be released.
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Cyan Worlds has revealed a teaser trailer and prototype for Project Anglerfish, a proposed entry in the Myst series. Despite the visual preview, the project has been canned and will not be playable.
Coverage from Eurogamer.net, Kotaku, and Rock Paper Shotgun highlights the "fantastic-looking" nature of the trailer for the abandoned project. TechEBlog describes the release as a "quiet send-off" for the prototype.
While Project Anglerfish is defunct, GamesIndustry.biz reports that Cyan has confirmed a different Myst game is currently in development.
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Quick answers
What is Project Anglerfish?
It is an abandoned prototype for a new Myst sequel developed by Cyan Worlds.
Will Project Anglerfish be released for players?
No, coverage indicates that the project was canned and will never be playable.
Is there another Myst game coming?
Yes, Cyan has confirmed that a different Myst game is in development.
Coverage (5)
- Cyan’s Quiet Send-Off for Project Anglerfish Previews a Myst Sequel That Could Have Been TechEBlog - · 12h ago
- Myst devs Cyan Worlds show off prototype for Project Anglerfish, a canned entry in the noted long-time RPS favourite series Rock Paper Shotgun · 12h ago
- Cyan reveals abandoned prototype for new Myst game, confirms different Myst game is in development GamesIndustry.biz · 12h ago
- Cyan Worlds Gives A Look At What Could Have Been A New Myst Sequel Kotaku · 12h ago
- A fantastic-looking teaser trailer for a new Myst game has been released, though tragically we'll never get to actually play it Eurogamer.net · 12h ago
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