Riven (1997) Steam news

• Latest observed players4 · 24 September 2026 - 13:35:51 UTC
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• Review score89% positive
• Total reviews1,419
• Release dateAug 4, 2010
• DeveloperCyan Worlds, Inc.
• PublisherCyan Worlds, Inc.

Genres: Adventure, Casual

Company pages: Developer: Cyan Worlds, Inc.Publisher: Cyan Worlds, Inc.

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Riven (1997) Steam news

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• Patch 2.1.0 - 14 September 2026

  Global Updated ScummVM version used to 2026.3.0. Fixed window size when switching out of fullscreen mode on 3D engines. Allow the user to disable manual resizing of the ScummVM window (using Ctrl+R). Updated the source code archive. Added left click emulation to the left trigger pull of a gamepad. Local settings for window size and other settings are now saved properly to the user’s local configuration file instead of overwriting the file with default settings on each launch. Game-specific changes Fixed popping noise in speech in some game releases (bug in the original). Fixed an issue where the virtual keyboard was appearing at the incorrect time after pressing the 'B' button on a controller while in the menu. Mac only Updated game version and copyright in plist information. Steam only Updated version of Steamworks included to version 1.65.

• Riven co-creator defends his use of AI art: 'Any artist can take a brush and, without thinking, an artist can create slop' - 10 May 2026

  Fangamer's videogame tie-ins have drawn our attention multiple times in the past, from the Stardew Valley boxed edition complete with farm-ownership deed , to the angry psychic squid from Into the Breach in huggable plushie form . They recently released a fancy vinyl edition of the soundtrack to Myst sequel Riven , but this time the response has been divided... Read more.

• Patch 2.0.5 release notes - 26 June 2025

  Global Updated the source code archive. Steam Steam SDK initialization is now optional. This resolves issues for folks on Windows 7 who are having trouble playing with the latest updates to the game.

• Patch 2.0.3 release notes - 27 May 2025

  Global Save games are now placed in subfolders with the game names on both macOS and Windows, instead of in a global ScummVM save folder. Save games that already exist will be copied over from the original possible save game locations to the new location (only once) to accommodate this change. Launching the game directly, when launching the game for the very first time, will auto-select the in-game language to be the language you have set on your operating system (if there is a match).

• Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven (1997) and Myst III: Exile get upgraded and now Steam Deck Verified - 26 May 2025

  Cyan Worlds went back to their classics Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven (1997) and Myst III: Exile to get them upgraded and also Steam Deck Verified at the same time. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/myst-masterpiece-edition-riven-1997-and-myst-iii-exile-get-upgraded-and-now-steam-deck-verified/

• Legacy Titles 2.0 Update - 22 May 2025

  Hi all, We’re thrilled to announce that our “2.0” patches for Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven: The Sequel to Myst (1997), and Myst III: Exile are now out on Steam! The 2.0 patches for all three games contain major quality-of-life improvements, including (but not limited to): more robust controller support, better save game support, and better platform support for both Windows and Mac. This also includes an official Steam Deck verified status for all three titles on Steam. Here is the full list of changes between all three games: Global Updated ScummVM to version 2.9.0 Updated the SDL2 library used by ScummVM to version 2.32.6 Multiple stability, performance, and compatibility improvements Controller support added to emulate mouse interactions User settings now persist between game launches Windows Only Windows executable is now 64-bit Updated the taskbar icon Save games are now stored…

• The Age of Rime has been added to the latest remake of Myst! - 3 April 2025

  The fan-favorite Age of Rime has been added as a free update to our latest remake of Myst. Just like the latest remake of Riven (2024), this version of Rime includes all-new narrative beats, new lore, and new sights to behold. Myst (2021) is now the definitive and complete way to experience the story and worlds of Myst. Following the completion of the main story in Myst, or upon loading a completed game, a new journey awaits you somewhere on Myst Island. The Age of Rime introduces players to the snowy, mountainous seascape that Atrus and his family would visit in years past, before the events of Myst and Riven upended their lives. Sweeping vistas, beautiful ice structures, and fantastical natural phenomena await new visitors. This breathtaking new Age also houses a detailed laboratory space where bold experiments were made, delving into the mysterious nature of Linking Books themselves.…

• Riven's remake is out & playable NOW! - 5 July 2024

  Hi all, As many of you may already know, we've been working on a remake to Riven. We've remade Myst (the game of which Riven is the sequel to) a few times over the years, with the definitive version released for PC in 2021. Riven, however, never had the opportunity to be remade... until now! We're happy to announce that the remake of Riven released on June 25th, 2024 to RAVE reviews, and it is on sale for a limited time. You can find more information about its release here, or check out the store page here. This remake of Riven has surprises in store for fans and newcomers alike. We are so proud of the work we've put in over these last few years to make it a reality. If you already own the original Riven, you can pick up the remake of Riven at an additional 10% off discount as part of the Riven: The Complete Collection bundle. If you already own Myst (2021), or if you don't and you've a…

• Riven review - 24 June 2024

  trus. Linking books. Ages. A big cardboard box illustrated with an imposing sphere-like structure, filled with CDs to install. Weird, weird, puzzles. Riven, like its equally famous prequel Myst, is one of those games that made such a splash back in the '90s that it feels a little familiar—a little revered, even—to just about everyone of a (my) certain age. A true classic, known even to those who never had any intention of playing it... Read more.

• The remake of Riven, the sequel to the remake of Myst, is coming out later this month - 3 June 2024

  Cyan Worlds announced today that the remake of Riven, the sequel to the remake of Myst, is set to launch on PC, Mac, and VR platforms on June 25. The updated version of the famed puzzle-adventure promises not just a technological do-over of the original game, but a "from the ground up" remake with new characters, "refreshed" puzzles, and an expanded storyline... Read more.

• The Riven remake has a release date! - 3 June 2024

  Find the Riven remake store page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1712350/Riven/ Embark on a thrilling adventure that delves deeper into the enigmatic universe that Cyan’s first game Myst only hinted at. Riven seamlessly weaves its puzzles into a sprawling and decaying world, immersing players in a conflict between the world’s villainous ruler and those rebelling against him. In this from-the-ground-up and expanded remake of the 1997 best-seller, players will be able to explore this lush, mysterious age with complete freedom of movement and a world brought to life through updated visuals, gameplay, and freedom of movement. While Riven has been a video game touchstone for decades, this modern update allowed Cyan Worlds to add depth and scope to both the story and world.. The key team of creatives that made 1997’s Riven such a landmark game contributed to bring the game to a moder…

• Legendary PC adventure game gets new details ahead of remake launch - 24 April 2024

  If there was one game that everyone with a desktop PC seemed to own in the '90s it was Myst. Cyan's puzzler took cues from point and click adventure games like LucasArts' Maniac Mansion and Sierra Entertainment's King's Quest but presented its world through a first person perspective and early 3D visuals that were, at the time, wildly impressive. Its 1997 sequel Riven: The Sequel to Myst was another landmark, which makes its upcoming remake an exciting prospect for both returning and new players. Now, after not having heard much about the project since it was first announced, creator Cyan Worlds has just shared new details about its work. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: 27-year-old sequel to iconic PC classic getting a remaster this year Cyan is celebrating 25 years of Myst with updated versions of the original games Making it in Unreal: meet the Mysty-eyed Starry Expanse t…

• The Riven remake, with new content and VR support in Unreal Engine 5, promises 'an homage to its roots and a leap into the future' - 19 March 2024

  The remake of Riven , the sequel to Myst—which was actually called Riven: The Sequel to Myst when it first arrived in 1997 but is apparently now just called Riven—is set to arrive later this year with a "meticulous, from-the-ground-up" do-over that promises new puzzles, an expanded story, and of course the trademark Myst aesthetic all tarted up in Unreal Engine 5... Read more.

• 27-year-old sequel to iconic PC classic getting a remaster this year - 19 March 2024

  We wouldn't have modern puzzle games as we know them, like What Remains of Edith Finch, The Witness, and The Talos Principle if it wasn't for Myst and Riven . Going back to them these days does show their age, but both still offer a strong lineage for the games we play today. So, if you've played the most recent Myst remake and can't wait to see what Cyan Worlds does with Riven, you won't need to wait much longer - we finally have a release window. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Cyan is celebrating 25 years of Myst with updated versions of the original games Making it in Unreal: meet the Mysty-eyed Starry Expanse team rebuilding Riven in 3D

• The Riven remake is now available to wishlist on Steam! - 22 December 2023

  “Thank God you’ve returned… I need your help.” Created by legendary indie developer Cyan Worlds, and based on the award-winning original release from 1997, Riven: New Discoveries From the Lost D’ni Empire expands its epic narrative beyond both Myst AND the original edition of Riven. Encounter an immersive and visually stunning world, and discover intricate puzzles that will captivate newcomers as well as reveal new mysteries to uncover for long-time fans. Experience Riven like never before- with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer returning to rediscover the magic you felt the first time you visited Riven or a newcomer eager to explore Riven’s mysteries for the first time, this brand-new, re-imagined and expanded edition of Riven offers a deeper story, new captivating visuals, and a gaming experience that stays true to the original whil…

• Riven's remake gets its first gameplay reveal, and the original Myst sequel's co-director is heading up the project - 1 July 2023

  t this year's MysteriumCon , Myst creator Cyan Worlds provided a first look at alpha gameplay of its upcoming remake of Riven: The Sequel to Myst . The short demo came at the end of a presentation where it was also revealed that Riven's original co-director, Richard Vander Wende, has been heading up the remake... Read more.

• The Myst Franchise is on sale! - 22 December 2022

  Riven is 30% off, with an additional 20% off if you complete the set with the Myst: 25th Anniversary Collection, only during the Winter sale on Steam. Pick it up today!

• Riven, the sequel to Myst, is getting a remake - 31 October 2022

  On the 25th anniversary of the release of Riven, the sequel to the mega-hit adventure game Myst, developer Cyan has announced that it is being redone in a "ground-up modern remake.".. Read more.

• Cyan Reveals Development of Myst for VR - 16 September 2020

  We are so excited to share this news about a new Myst game with you! This has been kept close to our chest for a while now, but now that the cat is officially out of the bag, we can finally talk about it… it’s a brand new version of Myst, built for the first time with VR in mind. Coming soon, Myst will be available to play in both 2D and VR! Check out our teaser trailer! This Myst has been fully redesigned and created from the ground up using the Unreal Engine, the same engine we used on Obduction. Many of the puzzles have been reimagined and engineered to include optional puzzle randomization and also keep accessibility in mind. The pictures speak for themselves, go check them out and wishlist now on Steam One more thing, Right now you can get any game from the Myst series for 50% off, and 10% off extra as a part of the Myst 25th anniversary collection if you complete the set. It's a g…

• Quick update for language issues on MacOS - 24 April 2020

  Hey all! We just pushed out a small and quick update for Riven on MacOS. All of the supported languages should now work again on the current OS release. Thanks to everyone for the reports and everyone's patience while we got this fixed up!

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