Firmament, 2023’s puzzle journey from Myst and Riven studio Cyan, is out now on PlayStation VR2.
Initially launched in 2023 on Steam, Firmament takes place in an deserted steampunk world that includes exploring three realms, joined by a clockwork companion and a mysterious apparition. We have identified for years {that a} PlayStation VR2 model would arrive following the preliminary Kickstarter marketing campaign and whereas there’s been just a few delays alongside the best way, it is now arrived on PS4, PS5, and PS VR2.
It is the newest unique title from Cyan, who’s continued including non-obligatory VR to its titles throughout the years. Beginning with 2016’s Obduction, subsequent efforts embody 2020’s Myst remake, which was later adopted final yr by a remake of the traditional journey recreation’s sequel, Riven. Final November additionally noticed the studio launch the Firmament 2.0 replace, including ray-traced reflections on PC.
Nevertheless, Firmament’s PlayStation VR2 launch comes at a troublesome time for the veteran developer. After shedding half its workers again in March because of present “trade situations,” Cyan confirmed final week on Bluesky that it is had one other spherical of layoffs, sharing a spreadsheet of 14 former workers now (or nonetheless) searching for employment.
It is unknown precisely what number of workers members had been affected on this newest spherical, and the studio beforehand suggested that the listed workers shared their particulars voluntarily on this spreadsheet. As such, there may very well be additional impacted workers that we’re unaware of. We’ll replace this text if we be taught extra.
Firmament is out there now on Steam and PlayStation VR2.
