Myst creators cut staff in half. The studio is looking for funding for a new game
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
Cyan Worlds, the developer of Myst and Riven, has laid off roughly half of its staff. In an official statement, the studio cited tough conditions across the video game industry.
According to Cyan, the team knew in advance about potential layoffs, but they could not be avoided. As a result, 12 people lost their jobs. Those laid off were provided with severance packages.
Right now, the studio’s main goal is to secure funding for a new project. The statement reads:
“We have been around for many years, weathered tough times, and hope to continue making games.”
Cyan Worlds was founded in 1987 and is best known for Myst — at one time the best-selling PC game. The studio’s latest project was the remake of Riven, released in the summer of 2024. Nothing is known about new games yet.
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Cover author: Cyan Worlds. Cover source: Gamesradar
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