Cyan Worlds, the independent developer known for the Myst and Riven series, has released a teaser trailer for Project Anglerfish. The footage provides a look at a first-person adventure project that was quietly canceled by the studio over a year ago.
Quick Facts
- Project Status: Canceled; the prototype was built over four months and was intended for publisher review only.
- Development Timeline: The prototype was developed roughly 16 months ago before being scrapped.
- Studio Context: Cyan Worlds underwent a significant staff reduction last year, cutting roughly half of its team.
- Current State: The studio is still developing new titles within the Myst universe.
Inside the Canceled Prototype
The trailer for Project Anglerfish highlights mechanics consistent with the studio's history, featuring first-person exploration of architectural spaces and the use of books to transport the player to different worlds. Despite the project's cancellation, the studio released the teaser to showcase the work completed during the four-month production window.
"For a variety of reasons, this project couldn't move forward at the time, but we're still proud of the work the team did," the developers stated in the trailer's description. The release of this footage serves as a final look at the concept, as the studio shifts focus to other ongoing projects.
Looking Ahead
Following the release of its Myst and Riven remakes on PS5, PSVR2, and Xbox Series X|S earlier this summer, Cyan Worlds is continuing its operations. While Project Anglerfish remains a piece of the studio's history rather than a future release, the developers have confirmed that they are currently hard at work on other projects set in the Myst universe, with more information expected at a later date.