PC classic Myst returns with mysterious new Project Mudfish

Q: Is Mudfish the same as the Anglerfish prototype shown in the trailer?

No. The primary article states Mudfish is a separate project set inside the Myst universe, while the three-minute trailer footage shown was for the cancelled Anglerfish prototype and not the new Mudfish game. The studio explicitly clarified the video is for Anglerfish only and Mudfish remains an early, distinct project.

Q: What gameplay or design features does Cyan Worlds say Mudfish will emphasize?

Cyan Worlds says Mudfish is planned to contain denser, more intricate game spaces than ever before, and to include new ways of exploring and uncovering information. The studio also notes the game is in very early development.

Q: What did the Anglerfish prototype footage reveal about level design and setting?

The Anglerfish prototype footage revealed a captivating mansion-style island complex as its level design and setting, portrayed as an environment that "oozes with secrets." It also showed a gameplay concept involving time travel triggered by touching a book at the behest of a crazed scientist antagonist.

Q: How did Cyan Worlds describe the time-travel mechanic shown in the Anglerfish video?

They showed a mechanic that allowed players to time travel by touching a book at the behest of a crazed scientist antagonist. This was presented in footage for the cancelled Anglerfish prototype.

Cyan Worlds teases a brand new Myst game codenamed Mudfish, while also showing off footage for a cancelled prototype that never got proper funding.

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Derek Strickland

Senior Gaming Editor

Published Jul 27, 2026 10:11 AM CDT

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TL;DR: Cyan Worlds announced a new Myst-universe game codenamed Mudfish, in early development and promising denser, more intricate spaces and new exploration mechanics. The studio also released footage of a cancelled prototype, Anglerfish, featuring a mansion island, time-travel via a book, and an unfunded but proud effort.

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Classic PC gaming series Myst is making a comeback with a brand new release, developer Cyan Worlds has announced.

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If you grew up in the 90s, you probably remember Myst, the enigmatic puzzle game that blended novel 3D visuals with classic PC gaming. After decades in between new releases outside of remakes, the creators of Myst have announced a new project.

"We are currently in development of a new game, codenamed Mudfish, set inside the Myst Universe," Cyan Worlds said on their website.

"This game is currently planned to contain denser, more intricate game spaces than ever before, with new ways of exploring and uncovering information. We are currently in very early development stages of this game and will share more news on this later."

The team also gave a look at a cancelled prototype called Anglerfish. To be clear, the new game that we mentioned above is a separate project called Mudfish, and the video footage is for the cancelled game only.

Cyan published a 3-minute trailer showing off Anglerfish in action, revealing a captivating mansion-style island complex that positively oozes with secrets. Gameplay concepts seem interesting, allowing players to time travel by touching a book at the behest of a crazed scientist antagonist. The team was disappointed the project didn't get funded but is nonetheless proud of what they put together with Anglerfish.

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Is Mudfish the same as the Anglerfish prototype shown in the trailer?

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The studio has yet to reveal concrete details on Mudfish and we may get more information once the footage from the annual Mysterium Convention goes live in the future.