Myst 2.0 Replace Strikes To Unreal Engine 5 & OpenXR

Myst replace 2.0 strikes the Steam model to OpenXR and Unreal Engine 5, promising stability and efficiency enhancements.

Initially launched practically 4 years in the past, Cyan introduced that its Myst remake simply acquired its landmark replace 2.0 on Steam. It is now been moved from Unreal Engine 4.27+ to Unreal Engine 5.3.2, which the studio claims resolved a “huge quantity” of stability points with slight enhancements to lighting and reflections, although Lumen and Nanite have not been applied “but.”

For VR-specific adjustments, Myst now makes use of OpenXR and consolidates the VR launch selections right into a single choice. Nevertheless, this replace additionally sees Myst ending official assist for the unique Vive and Rift headsets, alongside Quest 1 by way of Quest Hyperlink – native Quest 1 assist was dropped final yr. HP Reverb G2 is equally affected after Microsoft deprecated Home windows Combined Actuality headsets.

“This doesn’t imply that you just CAN’T play Myst with these headsets, it simply signifies that we’re unable to offer official assist for them anymore,” confirmed Cyan.

Elsewhere, different new adjustments embrace promised enhancements for ray tracing on Home windows and hardware-accelerated ray tracing for Macs. A brand new normal consumer interface has additionally been launched with similarities to its UI within the latest Riven remake. Lastly, all supersampling choices have been up to date to newer variations.

Presently, Model 2.0 has solely been launched on PC by way of Steam, and Cyan confirmed that it is engaged on the patch for Quest and different platforms. The studio could not verify a transparent time estimate but for this launch, although it is hoping to have this replace prepared “quickly.”

Myst is offered now on Quest, Steam, and flatscreen platforms.