25 years later, beloved PC classics Myst and Riven just got new 2.0 updates

The history of Myst is lengthy and storied. The original game arrived in 1993, but, over the years, it’s been remastered, remade, and expanded enough times that it can be tough to keep track of what’s new and what’s old. But one thing has always remained true: all it takes is a single screenshot, and you know you’re looking at Myst. A true PC classic, Cyan Worlds’ point-and-click is still one of the most visually distinctive games of all time. Riven, the sequel, looks just as good - in an era of high-fidelity and photorealism, these games still stand out by the sheer power of their design. And now, they’ve just been updated. The original version of Riven, and the 2000 re-release of Myst, are now officially in 2.0. Continue reading 25 years later, beloved PC classics Myst and Riven just got new 2.0 updates MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best adventure games, Best puzzle games, Best old games

May 23, 2025 - 17:50

The history of Myst is lengthy and storied. The original game arrived in 1993, but, over the years, it’s been remastered, remade, and expanded enough times that it can be tough to keep track of what’s new and what’s old. But one thing has always remained true: all it takes is a single screenshot, and you know you’re looking at Myst. A true PC classic, Cyan Worlds’ point-and-click is still one of the most visually distinctive games of all time. Riven, the sequel, looks just as good - in an era of high-fidelity and photorealism, these games still stand out by the sheer power of their design. And now, they’ve just been updated. The original version of Riven, and the 2000 re-release of Myst, are now officially in 2.0.

Continue reading 25 years later, beloved PC classics Myst and Riven just got new 2.0 updates

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best adventure games, Best puzzle games, Best old games