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A fantastic-looking teaser trailer for a new Myst game has been released, though tragically we’ll never get to actually play it
A teaser trailer for a cancelled Myst game, known as Project Anglerfish, has been released by developer Cyan Worlds. The video, titled "A path not taken," was shared to give fans a bittersweet glimpse of a project that will never see release, offering a rare public look at cancelled game development.
The trailer was presented by development director Hannah Gamiel and creative director Eric A. Anderson, who explained the team spent four months building the prototype over a year ago before it was shelved "for a variety of reasons." Originally intended only for publisher eyes, the footage shows a visually striking world with subterranean pathways and puzzles centred on finding a mysterious book for a wealthy benefactor. Cyan confirmed it remains committed to developing new games within the Myst universe, despite this particular project's cancellation.
In short
- Cyan Worlds releases trailer for a Myst game that was cancelled
- Project Anglerfish was in development for four months
- Cyan says it's still working on new Myst-universe titles
Explained simply
Myst is a long-established video game series focused on puzzle-based exploration within mysterious environments, where players uncover stories through investigation and problem-solving. The franchise has attracted a devoted following over several decades.
Cyan Worlds, the developer behind Myst, created a prototype for a new game in the series roughly a year ago. The team spent four months building the prototype, which featured underground passages and puzzle-solving, before the project was shelved for reasons the company has not fully explained.
Cancelled video games are rarely seen by the public, making glimpses into abandoned projects unusual. Cyan Worlds has confirmed it remains committed to developing new Myst games, suggesting this cancellation will not prevent the franchise from continuing.