The Critically Acclaimed Riven Remake Looks Like It's Headed for PS5

Getting Myst-y eyed

by Stephen Tailby 2 hours ago

The Critically Acclaimed Riven Remake Looks Like It's Headed for PS5 1

It looks as though the remake of Riven is due to release imminently on PS5.

The game is a classic first-person puzzle adventure that first released in 1997, but in 2024, developer Cyan Worlds released a full blown remake on PC. Now, it appears it'll be making its debut on consoles in due course.

As reported by Gematsu, this news comes via a Trophy list appearing on Exophase, with artwork for the trinkets matching those of the remake's Steam achievements.

There are 35 Trophies in total, including the platinum.

The original Riven (and its predecessor, Myst) are both available on PS Store as PS1 classics, but this modern version makes big changes.

As well as dramatically updating the graphics, the world is a real-time, 3D environment you can navigate freely, while the original is all pre-rendered visuals and moving to predefined spots.

We imagine an official announcement must be close if the Trophy list is showing up.

Are you interested in playing the Riven remake on PS5? Tell us in the comments section below.

[source exophase.com, via x.com]

Stephen has been part of the Push Square team for over six years, bringing boundless enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of video games to his role as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console to date, he's developed an eclectic taste, with particular passion for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzlers. He's also our go-to guy for Sonic-related matters, much to his delight/chagrin.

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Shepherd_Tallon
1 hour ago

I think I still have the PS1 version in the back of a press somewhere. Never did get around to finishing it.

I'd love to go back to it, but I'm still trying to finish Nioh III before Resi gets here.

I tried playing the PS1 versions of Myst and Riven but they just didn’t click. Hopefully the Myst remake comes over, too!

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brakeman90
1 hour ago

Rad! I'll be there Day One on this - their Myst remake was extraordinary.

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MrRhysReviews
1 hour ago

Yeah, it'd be nice if they brought the Myst Remake over already, it's been out on PC and Xbox Series for YEARS now 🤷‍♂️

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wildcat_kickz
1 hour ago

Already have this on Mac. Riven is one of the best games of all time. If you like Blue Prince or the Witness, don't sleep on it!

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SystemAddict
44 mins ago

Great let it drop beautiful game.

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Fritz167
44 mins ago

Need VR2 version.

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Balie3000
43 mins ago

Played the original on PC when it launched back in the day. I was but a small boy, yet I remember the imagery and sound from this game with much fondness. The first real "isolated atmosphere" game I've ever played at the time and I was absolutely hypnotized by it 🤩 Seeing the first trailer for the remake in 2024 gave me genuine chills, but I unfortunately didn't have a PC. Can't wait for the console release! 😬

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TrannosaurusBex
40 mins ago

I remember trying to play this as a kid but not really getting it at the time. I'll definitely pick it up now that I'm slightly older and slightly wiser.. maybe I can actually complete it.

I'm surprised it isn't mentioned in the article, but the guys who made this have another game already on PS5 called Firmament. I haven't played it yet myself, but it looks to be very similar to Riven and Myst, and looks gorgeous in the screenshots.