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Published on July 18th, 2024 | by Andrew Bistak

Riven Honored at the 81st Venice International Film Festival + New Accolades Trailer!

Cyan Worlds is thrilled to announce that Riven has been selected to be part of the “Best of” section at Venice Immersive, a segment of the 81.Venice International Film Festival dedicated to celebrating extended reality projects, including Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. Venice Immersive will take place on the “Venice Immersive Island” (Isola del Lazzaretto Vecchio) in Venice from August 28th to September 7th.

The team is deeply honored to participate in such a renowned event and to have Riven recognized among the top immersive experiences of the year. For Cyan Worlds, this selection is a testament to the dedication and passion poured into Riven by everyone on the development team, bringing a timeless classic to life in a fully realized 3D remake for modern hardware.

To celebrate the fantastic reception Riven has received since its launch, we invite players to check out the game’s accolades trailer below. The team at Cyan has been delighted by the community’s response and is grateful for the support that has made this launch successful. We hope more players will enjoy Riven, now that it’s widely available for Windows PCs through Steam and GOG, Macs with Apple Silicon via Mac App Store, and Virtual Reality on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 via the Meta Store



 

Riven is a modern remake of 1997’s monster hit Riven: The Sequel to Myst and is a love letter to classic narrative-driven puzzle games of the ’90s. When exploring Riven’s decaying age, the player will feel like an archeologist, slowly unraveling the mysteries revealed by carefully exploring Riven’s five enigmatic islands. Players will lose themselves in the world as they uncover clues, decipher foreign languages, and immerse themselves in the game’s intricate lore.

Key Features:

  • Intricate Storytelling and Mind-Bending Puzzles: Challenge your intellect with Riven’s cunning puzzles woven throughout its narrative.
  • Immersive Environments and Stunning Graphics: Explore surreal islands, each meticulously crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, from dense, lush jungles to awe-inspiring caverns.
  • An Expanded World To Explore: Encounter an immersive and visually stunning world that will captivate newcomers and reveal new mysteries for long-time fans.
  • Fully Re-imagined Gaming Experience: Experience Riven like never before, with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer returning to Riven or a newcomer eager to explore Riven’s mysteries for the first time, this immersive and visually stunning world will captivate you.
  • A Truly Immersive Experience Developed in Parallel for Flatscreen and VR: Cyan Worlds is simultaneously developing the flatscreen and VR versions of the game to ensure a high-quality experience regardless of players’ platform of choice.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and sneak peeks of Riven by following Cyan Worlds on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook, and join their community on Discord. The game is now available on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and flatscreen platforms, including Macs with Apple Silicon via the Mac App Store and Windows computers through Steam and GOG. Join us as we step into a world where every puzzle leads to discovery, and every discovery reveals a story waiting to be told.

 


About the Author

When he's not trying to save the world, Andrew enjoys travel (although loathes turbulence), going to the movies, reading and being a dad to his two dogs (and now twins) with his wife.



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