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Firmament for PlayStation consoles slated for release on July 2nd

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Firmament for PlayStation consoles slated for release on July 2nd
Announced via Kickstarter, developer Cyan Worlds has slated the console port of Firmament for PS4 and PlayStation 5 for release on July 2nd at 9:00 AM, Pacific. The puzzle-adventure game from the makers of Myst includes optional PlayStation VR2 support.

Crowdfunded online with the support of backers, the enigmatic narrative adventure employs a unique steampunk aesthetic to distinguish its seemingly abandoned world. Players are invited to explore the spacious environs, joined by a mysterious apparition. Employing a device called “Adjunct,” players can interact with giant, mysterious machines, solve puzzles, and unlock mysteries.


Laced Records published the vinyl soundtrack album in collaboration with Emperia Records. More recently, composer Maclaine Diemer shared a vlog post detailing an Easter Egg tying in the sound design of Myst by series composer Robyn Miller.

The Original Soundtrack is published through Bandcamp, Steam, and GOG. The 21-track score is also streaming on YouTube Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music Unlimited. The launch trailer features "Collide" by the VNV Nation electronic music project, led by Ronan Harris.

Firmament is currently available for Windows and Mac through Steam and GOG, verified for use with the Steam Deck. The VR gameplay supports Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Rift S, and Quest 2 headsets via Oculus Link.


From the Laced Records product page:
Diemer blends deep drones and fantastic musical soundscapes, created in his Los Angeles studio with both vintage and modern synthesizers. The score features a host of unusual acoustic and electric instruments, warped tapes, and found sounds, all processed and manipulated beyond recognition. Regardless of his musical methods, the results are a deeply satisfying and, at times, unsettling listening experience that evokes glimpses into the mystery at the heart of Firmament.

You carry with you a device called an “Adjunct” as you explore. This Adjunct is your interface as you interact with the various devices throughout the Realms of Firmament. Employing the Adjunct to solve the puzzles you encounter will bring you ever closer to unlocking the secrets this place holds.
Laced Records - Firmament Vinyl Soundtrack

Emperia Records Store - Firmament Vinyl Soundtrack

Firmament Original Soundtrack - Apple Music / YouTube Music

GOG - Firmament The Keepers' Bundle