Firmament Now Available on Steam

If someone had told me that in 2023 the developers of classic puzzle adventures Myst and Riven would be releasing a new game, I wouldn’t have believed you. I didn’t even know that Indie developer Cyan was still around, but here we are. Firmament, their newest game, is available now on PC with PlayStation 4/5 and PSVR 2 versions to come.

Playable with or without VR, Firmament is the successor to Myst and Riven, a new puzzle adventure game featuring deep storytelling and worldbuilding. Here is what the press release has to say about the game and its release.

“Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of three unique Realms and beyond! The title’s Kickstarter campaign amassed over $1.4 million USD across more than 18,000 backers.”

In Firmament, you’ll explore a Steampunk world full of deep worldbuilding and mysteries. As you play, you’ll employ a device called an Adjunct to help you solve puzzles. According to the developers, the Adjunct is your “Interface” as you interact with the various realms of Firmament. You’ll also be accompanied by a spirit companion, but is she a friend or is there more to her than meets the eye?

In terms of VR, the developers announced that at launch: “Firmament supports both 2D and VR play on PC. The VR experience includes Free Roam and Teleport modes and supports Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Rift S, and Quest 2 via Oculus Link. There are also many “comfort level” features, such as enabling smooth or snap turning, quick travel up stairs and ladders, vertical height quantization, and more!”

I’m curious about Firmament, having missed out on Myst and Riven when I was younger. Considering Myst is one of the best-selling games of all time, there are high expectations for their newest adventure. If you’re interested, Firmament is $34.99 on Steam, with a 10% launch week discount until May 25^th.