It’s finally happening! Cyan is launching the definitive mobile port of our legendary game Myst today on iOS! After playing it on so many platforms before over the ages, it’s fantastic that the fantasy puzzle game is getting a new release on mobile.
This new port for iPhone and iPad is a fully reimagined version of the beloved classic that first released in 2021 for PC and console and is coming to mobile just in time to celebrate the game’s 30th anniversary.
This port will be free to start, and lets players explore the entirety of Myst Island for free, without a time limit. Players who want to explore further can unlock the other Ages of Myst with a one-time in-app purchase.
Here are the details of the iOS release.
Myst iOS launch press release
Indie studio Cyan have announced that Myst Mobile, the mobile port of their critically acclaimed puzzle game Myst, is out on iOS today! Their reimagination of the best-selling PC game of the 20th century won the award for the Mac App Store Game of the Year in 2021.
Visit the intriguing Myst Island, stunning and mysterious in equal measure. As you slowly uncover what has happened to it and how you fit among the pieces of a riveting grander puzzle, you’ll navigate beautiful, long-dormant locations known as “Ages.” Explore the deeper connections at play, discover a story of family heartbreak, and make choices that will affect both you and this surrealistic world.
Game features
- Experience a classic in a new format: Discover the gorgeous, haunting, and fantastical story that has captivated millions for decades past — and, through your choices, make it your own.
- Full reimagination: This modern, definitive Myst experience is fully reimagined and optimised for M1 devices and includes new art, sound, interactions, and even optional puzzle randomization. There are surprises waiting for you on the Island yet.
- Free entry to Myst Island: For the first time in Cyan’s history, the entirety of Myst Island is accessible for free to explore without a time limit.
- Fit for mobile: Myst Mobile has a playable gamepad, touch controls, keyboard and trackpad input from Smart & Magic Folio. The game is playable on all A12 bionic chip devices and above.
- Next gen iOS optimisation: Myst’s astonishing visuals on devices supercharged by M2 chips, such as the latest iPad Pro, will rival the visual fidelity of console graphics.
If you wish to unlock the secrets of the Ages beyond Myst Island, there will be an in-app purchase of $14.99/£12.99. A special introductory discount is planned for the launch.
About Cyan
Cyan is a legendary indie games studio headquartered in Mead, Washington. Best known for developing award-winning games, Cyan is currently working on its next 2D and VR adventure game, Firmament. For more information, visit the studio’s website.
Are you ready for a fantasy puzzle adventure?
Now you’ll be able to enjoy the legacy on your iOS device too! The legend has been with us for decades, and it will be great to see if any of the other sequels will follow. It’s a classic tale that has stood the test of time, and now you get to experience it on your phone.
The adventure doesn’t need to end there, though. We have an online bookstore with several fantasy books and stories. One of them is our flagship, the Celenic Earth Chronicles, where you head on an adventure of a lifetime with lore and myth. If you’re fans of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, you won’t want to miss this intense epic fantasy journey.
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