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Cyan announced that the modern remakes of Myst and Riven will be released on PS5 and PlayStation VR2 on May 19. Both games are updated versions of cool puzzles that first appeared back in the 90s.
Let's remember:
The original Myst and Riven were released on PC and the first PlayStation and quickly became cult classics. The developers also remind that the classic versions of these games from the first PlayStation were re-released in digital format last year — with the participation of Cyan and Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Screen Support and PS VR2
At launch, both games will support both standard screen mode and PS VR2. Cyan states that this was one of the most challenging stages of development, as the team tried to make both ways of playing equally comfortable.
To achieve this, the studio used the experience gained while working on Firmament on PS5, which also supported 2D mode and VR. This helped refine the interaction, graphics, base rendering resolution, and performance.
Ray Tracing, Performance Mode, and PS5 Pro
On PS5 and PS5 Pro, the game will support ray tracing — a technology that adds realistic reflections. It will only work in standard mode, and the frame rate in this case will be limited to 30 FPS. However, if this option is turned off, the game can run at 60 FPS.
Additionally, Myst and Riven will receive PS5 Pro Enhanced status. This means improved graphics on PS5 Pro in flatscreen mode, as well as better base resolution in VR. Furthermore, the games utilize customized Unreal Engine TSR mechanisms for upscaling — enhancing the image to a higher resolution.
Separately, Cyan added support for Power Saver Mode for PS5. In this mode, the games reduce the base resolution and lock the frame rate at 30 FPS to save energy.
On PS5, Myst and Riven can already be added to the wishlist, and sales will start on May 19 at a price of $34.99 for each game.
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