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Cyan Worlds, Inc. (formerly Cyan, Inc.) is a computer game company, founded by brothers Rand and Robyn Miller in 1988. After the release of Riven: The Sequel to Myst in 1997, Robyn left Cyan to pursue other interests (including the music CD, Ambo ). To clarify new directions for the company, CEO Rand Miller then changed the name from "Cyan" to "Cyan Worlds." The company is located in Mead, Washington (just outside Spokane).

Cyan Worlds timeline

1988: The Manhole
1989: Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel
1992: Spelunx
1993: Myst Originally published by Broderbund and re-released by Ubisoft
1997: Myst sequel Riven Originally published by Red Orb Entertainment and re-released by Ubisoft
* Co-founder Robyn Miller leaves Cyan, ten years after he began The Manhole
* Cyan changes name to Cyan Worlds
2000: Real-time Myst 3D remake realMyst Published by Ubisoft
2001: Myst sequel Myst III: Exile developed by Presto Studios
under license and published by Ubisoft
2003: Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, formerly known under the working titles DIRT ("D'ni
In Real Time"), Mudpie ("Multi-User DIRT —Persistent Interactive Environment"), Parable and Myst Online
2004: Myst sequel Myst IV: Revelation developed by Ubisoft
under license, Uru expansions Uru: To D'ni and Uru: The Path of the Shell
2005: Myst sequel Myst V: End of Ages announced as the final game of the Myst series.

With the exception of their early titles, Cyan's games tell the story of a race called the D'ni, who have the ability to write linking books. Linking books teleport the user into other worlds, limited only by the imagination of the author. These worlds are referred to as "Ages." Cyan's games are known for their intricate plots, exquisite graphics, and immersive sound. They focus on exploration and storytelling, presented by a simple, elegant interface that appeals to gamers and non-gamers alike. Related to the storyline of the D'ni are three Myst novels Book of Atrus, Book of Ti'ana and Book of D'ni.

After Uru Live was cancelled, Cyan released two Uru expansion packs that included content originally intended for the online component of Uru. In the following year, they developed the final chapter in the Myst series, Myst V: End of Ages. After Myst V, the company laid off most of its employees due to financial difficulties, but shortly after rehired almost everyone after a save by an unnamed financier. Since then, the company is working on an as yet unannounced project (reported as the name 'Latus' by Richard A. Watson) and negotiating with an undisclosed publisher.

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