Obduction - Revision history

Floydman at 05:11, 23 August 2026

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	\| Egg-sibitionist \|\| All rewards from lower tiers (excluding "Become the Artist" tier), in-game Easter egg created by Cyan based on backer-provided image, and name in "Additional Design" section of game credits. \|\| $850		\| Egg-sibitionist \|\| All rewards from lower tiers (excluding "Become the Artist" tier), in-game Easter egg created by Cyan based on backer-provided image, and name in "Additional Design" section of game credits. \|\| $850
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	\| Let's do Launch at Cyan. \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, entire business day spent at Cyan, exclusive friends and family private launch party, game prop (of which less than 100 were made), and name in opening game credits as "Executive Backer". \|\| $~~4500~~		\| Let's do Launch at Cyan. \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, entire business day spent at Cyan, exclusive friends and family private launch party, game prop (of which less than 100 were made), and name in opening game credits as "Executive Backer". \|\| $4,500
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	\| Experience Design at Cyan \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, attendance at an early ''Obduction'' design meeting, dinner with Rand Miller and other members of the design team, ability to play early builds and provide feedback to the design team, direct communication from the producer, name in the opening credits as “Supporting Producer." \|\| $~~10000~~		\| Experience Design at Cyan \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, attendance at an early ''Obduction'' design meeting, dinner with Rand Miller and other members of the design team, ability to play early builds and provide feedback to the design team, direct communication from the producer, name in the opening credits as “Supporting Producer." \|\| $10,000
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	\| Double Disc \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, Kickstarter-exclusive ''Obduction'' disc-golf disc signed by the ''Obduction'' team, Kickstarter-exclusive compact disc of ''Obduction'' soundtrack, and name in "Disc Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $425		\| Double Disc \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, Kickstarter-exclusive ''Obduction'' disc-golf disc signed by the ''Obduction'' team, Kickstarter-exclusive compact disc of ''Obduction'' soundtrack, and name in "Disc Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $425
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	\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, special ''Myst'' version of Strata Design 3D CX software (which included some textures and models from ''Myst''), in-game item created by backer using Strata Design 3D CX, five hi-res digital renders of original ''Myst'' models, and name in "Additional Design" section of game credits. \|\| $~~1100~~		\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, special ''Myst'' version of Strata Design 3D CX software (which included some textures and models from ''Myst''), in-game item created by backer using Strata Design 3D CX, five hi-res digital renders of original ''Myst'' models, and name in "Additional Design" section of game credits. \|\| $1,100
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			The campaign was successfully funded on {{#dateformat:16 Nov 2013}}, with 22,195 backers pledging US$1,321,306.

	= Development =		= Development =

			Following the successful Kickstarter campaign, further development of ''Obduction'' took about three years.

			Additional material was developed for the PS4 and PSVR versions of the game, which launched on {{#dateformat:29 Aug 2017}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230607190949/https://obduction.com/obduction-launches-on-playstation-with-thrilling-reveal-of-exclusive-content/ "Obduction Launches on PlayStation® with Thrilling Reveal of Exclusive Content", Obduction.com ({{#dateformat:29 Aug 2017}})]</ref>. This exclusive material was added to other supported platforms on {{#dateformat:14 Mar 2018}}.

	= Release =		= Release =
			''Obduction'' was released for PC on {{#dateformat:24 Aug 2016}}, with a beta Mac version available as well. PCVR support was added on {{#dateformat:31 Oct 2016}}. The official Mac release occurred on {{#dateformat:30 Mar 2017}}.

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	= Kickstarter Campaign =		= Kickstarter Campaign =

	Cyan launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for ''Obduction'' on {{#dateformat:17 Oct 2013}}, offering the following tiers:		Cyan launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for ''Obduction'' on {{#dateformat:17 Oct 2013}}<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyaninc/obduction</ref>, offering the following tiers:

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	\| Morale Supporter \|\| Provided only a subscription to campaign updates, not the game or any additional rewards. \|\| $1		\| Morale Supporter \|\| Provided only a subscription to campaign updates, not the game or any additional rewards. \|\| $1
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	\| Gimme the Game \|\| ~~A digital~~ download of Obduction for PC or Mac, digital manual, access to backers-only Obduction forums, name in "Backers" section of game credits, and digital concept art. \|\| $25		\| Gimme the Game \|\| Digital download of Obduction for PC or Mac, digital manual, access to backers-only Obduction forums, name in "Backers" section of game credits, and digital concept art. \|\| $25
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	\| Digital Collector \|\| All ~~previous~~ rewards, ''[[Obduction Exploration Guide]]'', digital ''[[Art of Cyan]]'' artbook, and ''[[Obduction - Original Game Soundtrack]]'' download. \|\| $45		\| Digital Collector \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, ''[[Obduction Exploration Guide]]'', digital ''[[Art of Cyan]]'' artbook, and ''[[Obduction - Original Game Soundtrack]]'' download. \|\| $45
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	\| Gimme the Box \|\| All ~~previous~~ rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive physical boxed edition for PC or Mac, and name in "Box Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $75		\| Gimme the Box \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, Kickstarter-exclusive physical boxed edition for PC or Mac, and name in "Box Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $75
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	\| Show & Tell \|\| All ~~previous~~ rewards, limited edition Obduction T-shirt, Kickstarter exclusive art print, three postcards, and name in "Show & Tell Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $120		\| Show & Tell \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, limited edition Obduction T-shirt, Kickstarter exclusive art print, three postcards, and name in "Show & Tell Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $120
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	\| Art Collector \|\| All ~~previous~~ rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive poster and ''[[Art of Obduction]'' book (both signed by Rand Miller and team members), and name in "Signature Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $250		\| Art Collector \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, Kickstarter-exclusive poster and ''[[Art of Obduction]'' book (both signed by Rand Miller and team members), and name in "Signature Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $250
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	\| Egg-sibitionist ~~\|\| Not the artistic type? We'll give you another option. You provide an image (that you own the rights to~~), ~~and we will build an exclusive~~ Easter egg ~~that only you will know how to solve. Your~~ name ~~will also be~~ in ~~the~~ "Additional Design" section of ~~the~~ credits. ~~(+ all previous rewards, except "Become the Artist")~~ \|\| $850		\| Become the Artist \|\| All rewards from lower tiers (excluding "Egg-sibitionist" tier), in-game Easter egg provided by backer, and name in "Additional Design Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $850
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	\| Become the Artist ~~\|\| Help us design an item~~ in ~~Obduction! Your personalized item has a chance to be seen~~ by ~~anyone playing Obduction. You'll provide the look (some restrictions apply)~~, and ~~we will put your item in the game. Your~~ name ~~will also be~~ in ~~the~~ "Additional Design" section of ~~the~~ credits. ~~(+ all previous rewards)~~ \|\| $850		\| Egg-sibitionist \|\| All rewards from lower tiers (excluding "Become the Artist" tier), in-game Easter egg created by Cyan based on backer-provided image, and name in "Additional Design" section of game credits. \|\| $850
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	\| Let's do Launch at Cyan. \|\| ~~Spend an~~ entire business day at Cyan ~~and visit with the team! Look behind the scenes, ask those burning questions~~, ~~and join us in an~~ exclusive friends and family private launch party~~. Includes lunch~~, ~~airfare~~ (~~up to $800), and two nights' lodging. Also receive an exclusive Obduction prop;~~ less than 100 ~~of these will be produced - exclusively for this campaign~~ and ~~the Obduction team. Your~~ name ~~will also be~~ in ~~the~~ opening credits as ~~“Executive Backers” (+ all previous rewards)~~ \|\| $4500		\| Let's do Launch at Cyan. \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, entire business day spent at Cyan, exclusive friends and family private launch party, game prop (of which less than 100 were made), and name in opening game credits as "Executive Backer". \|\| $4500
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	\| Experience Design at Cyan \|\| ~~Experience~~ an early Obduction design meeting ~~either at Cyan's studio (travel provided) or via Skype~~, ~~Google Hangouts, or FaceTime (iPad provided.) We'll prep you with background info, and you'll watch a brainstorming/problem-solving session play out - it might get loud. Later that evening, have~~ dinner with Rand Miller and other members of the design team~~. As the production progresses~~, ~~you'll be one of the first~~ to play an early ~~build~~ and provide feedback to the design team ~~via Skype. You'll continue to receive project updates~~ from the producer ~~along with exclusive updated builds that you'll be able to play. Your~~ name ~~will be~~ in the opening credits as “Supporting Producer." Part of selecting this reward means you must select from either 1) lunch, dinner, airfare (up to $800), and two nights' lodging OR 2) latest iPad (Wifi internet connection required.) (+ all previous rewards - yes, you will be joining us at the launch party, too!) \|\| $10000		\| Experience Design at Cyan \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, attendance at an early ''Obduction'' design meeting, dinner with Rand Miller and other members of the design team, ability to play early builds and provide feedback to the design team, direct communication from the producer, name in the opening credits as “Supporting Producer." \|\| $10000
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	! Tier Name !! Rewards !! Price (US$)		! Tier Name !! Rewards !! Price (US$)
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	\| Double Disc \|\| ~~NEW REWARD TIER. Receive a~~ Kickstarter exclusive Obduction disc-golf disc ~~that will be~~ signed by the Obduction team, ~~AND get a~~ Kickstarter exclusive compact disc of ~~the~~ Obduction soundtrack~~. Both of these items are designed exclusively for (~~and ~~will be available only through) this Kickstarter campaign. Your~~ name ~~will be featured~~ in ~~the “Disc~~ Backers" section of ~~the~~ credits. ~~(+ all previous rewards)~~ \|\| $425		\| Double Disc \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, Kickstarter-exclusive ''Obduction'' disc-golf disc signed by the ''Obduction'' team, Kickstarter-exclusive compact disc of ''Obduction'' soundtrack, and name in "Disc Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $425
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	\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| ~~NEW REWARD TIER. The images in the original Myst were created using Strata 3D Software. As a special offer~~, ~~our friends at Strata have generously offered to support the Obduction Kickstarter campaign by providing a~~ special Myst version of ~~their~~ Strata Design 3D CX software (~~$600 value~~) ~~to backers at this special reward level or above. You’ll use Design 3D CX to design~~, ~~model, and texture an (appropriate)~~ item ~~for Obduction! Your object will have a chance to be seen~~ by ~~anyone playing Obduction. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. This special Myst version of~~ Design 3D ~~also includes some of the surface textures and digital 3D objects from the original Myst models. The textures can be used in your own models~~, ~~and you can open the 3D objects and see how they were created. And that’s not all! You’ll also receive 5 exclusive~~ hi-res digital ~~images (one image from each Age~~ of ~~Myst) rendered from the~~ original Myst models~~. These are scenes you'll recognize, but at the highest resolution possible~~, and ~~never before released~~. ~~(+ all rewards from $250 level and down)~~ \|\| $1100		\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| All rewards from lower tiers, special ''Myst'' version of Strata Design 3D CX software (which included some textures and models from ''Myst''), in-game item created by backer using Strata Design 3D CX, five hi-res digital renders of original ''Myst'' models, and name in "Additional Design" section of game credits. \|\| $1100
	\|}		\|}
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Floydman at 17:19, 22 August 2026

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	\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. The images in the original Myst were created using Strata 3D Software. As a special offer, our friends at Strata have generously offered to support the Obduction Kickstarter campaign by providing a special Myst version of their Strata Design 3D CX software ($600 value) to backers at this special reward level or above. You’ll use Design 3D CX to design, model, and texture an (appropriate) item for Obduction! Your object will have a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. This special Myst version of Design 3D also includes some of the surface textures and digital 3D objects from the original Myst models. The textures can be used in your own models, and you can open the 3D objects and see how they were created. And that’s not all! You’ll also receive 5 exclusive hi-res digital images (one image from each Age of Myst) rendered from the original Myst models. These are scenes you'll recognize, but at the highest resolution possible, and never before released. (+ all rewards from $250 level and down) \|\| $1100		\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. The images in the original Myst were created using Strata 3D Software. As a special offer, our friends at Strata have generously offered to support the Obduction Kickstarter campaign by providing a special Myst version of their Strata Design 3D CX software ($600 value) to backers at this special reward level or above. You’ll use Design 3D CX to design, model, and texture an (appropriate) item for Obduction! Your object will have a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. This special Myst version of Design 3D also includes some of the surface textures and digital 3D objects from the original Myst models. The textures can be used in your own models, and you can open the 3D objects and see how they were created. And that’s not all! You’ll also receive 5 exclusive hi-res digital images (one image from each Age of Myst) rendered from the original Myst models. These are scenes you'll recognize, but at the highest resolution possible, and never before released. (+ all rewards from $250 level and down) \|\| $1100
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Floydman: /* Kickstarter Campaign */

2026-08-22T17:18:45Z

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	\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. The images in the original Myst were created using Strata 3D Software. As a special offer, our friends at Strata have generously offered to support the Obduction Kickstarter campaign by providing a special Myst version of their Strata Design 3D CX software ($600 value) to backers at this special reward level or above. You’ll use Design 3D CX to design, model, and texture an (appropriate) item for Obduction! Your object will have a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. This special Myst version of Design 3D also includes some of the surface textures and digital 3D objects from the original Myst models. The textures can be used in your own models, and you can open the 3D objects and see how they were created. And that’s not all! You’ll also receive 5 exclusive hi-res digital images (one image from each Age of Myst) rendered from the original Myst models. These are scenes you'll recognize, but at the highest resolution possible, and never before released. (+ all rewards from $250 level and down) \|\| $1100		\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. The images in the original Myst were created using Strata 3D Software. As a special offer, our friends at Strata have generously offered to support the Obduction Kickstarter campaign by providing a special Myst version of their Strata Design 3D CX software ($600 value) to backers at this special reward level or above. You’ll use Design 3D CX to design, model, and texture an (appropriate) item for Obduction! Your object will have a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. This special Myst version of Design 3D also includes some of the surface textures and digital 3D objects from the original Myst models. The textures can be used in your own models, and you can open the 3D objects and see how they were created. And that’s not all! You’ll also receive 5 exclusive hi-res digital images (one image from each Age of Myst) rendered from the original Myst models. These are scenes you'll recognize, but at the highest resolution possible, and never before released. (+ all rewards from $250 level and down) \|\| $1100
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	= Development =		= Development =

	= Release =		= Release =

Floydman: /* Kickstarter Campaign */

2026-08-22T17:18:10Z

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	During the campaign, the "Become the Strata 3D Artist" tier was added on {{#dateformat\|4 Nov 2016}}, followed by the "Double Disc" tier on {{#dateformat\|7 Nov 2016}}:		During the campaign, the "Become the Strata 3D Artist" tier was added on {{#dateformat:4 Nov 2016}}, followed by the "Double Disc" tier on {{#dateformat:7 Nov 2016}}:

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Floydman at 17:16, 22 August 2026

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	! Tier Name !! ~~Description~~ !! Price (US$)		! Tier Name !! Rewards !! Price (US$)
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	\| Morale Supporter \|\| Provided only a subscription to campaign updates, not the game or any additional rewards. \|\| $1		\| Morale Supporter \|\| Provided only a subscription to campaign updates, not the game or any additional rewards. \|\| $1
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	\| Art Collector \|\| All previous rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive poster and ''[[Art of Obduction]'' book (both signed by Rand Miller and team members), and name in "Signature Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $250		\| Art Collector \|\| All previous rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive poster and ''[[Art of Obduction]'' book (both signed by Rand Miller and team members), and name in "Signature Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $250
	\|-
	\| Double Disc \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. Receive a Kickstarter exclusive Obduction disc-golf disc that will be signed by the Obduction team, AND get a Kickstarter exclusive compact disc of the Obduction soundtrack. Both of these items are designed exclusively for (and will be available only through) this Kickstarter campaign. Your name will be featured in the “Disc Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $425
	\|-		\|-
	\| Egg-sibitionist \|\| Not the artistic type? We'll give you another option. You provide an image (that you own the rights to), and we will build an exclusive Easter egg that only you will know how to solve. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards, except "Become the Artist") \|\| $850		\| Egg-sibitionist \|\| Not the artistic type? We'll give you another option. You provide an image (that you own the rights to), and we will build an exclusive Easter egg that only you will know how to solve. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards, except "Become the Artist") \|\| $850
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	\| Become the Artist \|\| Help us design an item in Obduction! Your personalized item has a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. You'll provide the look (some restrictions apply), and we will put your item in the game. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $850		\| Become the Artist \|\| Help us design an item in Obduction! Your personalized item has a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. You'll provide the look (some restrictions apply), and we will put your item in the game. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $850
	\|-
	\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. The images in the original Myst were created using Strata 3D Software. As a special offer, our friends at Strata have generously offered to support the Obduction Kickstarter campaign by providing a special Myst version of their Strata Design 3D CX software ($600 value) to backers at this special reward level or above. You’ll use Design 3D CX to design, model, and texture an (appropriate) item for Obduction! Your object will have a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. This special Myst version of Design 3D also includes some of the surface textures and digital 3D objects from the original Myst models. The textures can be used in your own models, and you can open the 3D objects and see how they were created. And that’s not all! You’ll also receive 5 exclusive hi-res digital images (one image from each Age of Myst) rendered from the original Myst models. These are scenes you'll recognize, but at the highest resolution possible, and never before released. (+ all rewards from $250 level and down) \|\| $1100
	\|-		\|-
	\| Let's do Launch at Cyan. \|\| Spend an entire business day at Cyan and visit with the team! Look behind the scenes, ask those burning questions, and join us in an exclusive friends and family private launch party. Includes lunch, airfare (up to $800), and two nights' lodging. Also receive an exclusive Obduction prop; less than 100 of these will be produced - exclusively for this campaign and the Obduction team. Your name will also be in the opening credits as “Executive Backers” (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $4500		\| Let's do Launch at Cyan. \|\| Spend an entire business day at Cyan and visit with the team! Look behind the scenes, ask those burning questions, and join us in an exclusive friends and family private launch party. Includes lunch, airfare (up to $800), and two nights' lodging. Also receive an exclusive Obduction prop; less than 100 of these will be produced - exclusively for this campaign and the Obduction team. Your name will also be in the opening credits as “Executive Backers” (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $4500
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			During the campaign, the "Become the Strata 3D Artist" tier was added on {{#dateformat\|4 Nov 2016}}, followed by the "Double Disc" tier on {{#dateformat\|7 Nov 2016}}:

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			\| Double Disc \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. Receive a Kickstarter exclusive Obduction disc-golf disc that will be signed by the Obduction team, AND get a Kickstarter exclusive compact disc of the Obduction soundtrack. Both of these items are designed exclusively for (and will be available only through) this Kickstarter campaign. Your name will be featured in the “Disc Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $425
			\|-
			\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. The images in the original Myst were created using Strata 3D Software. As a special offer, our friends at Strata have generously offered to support the Obduction Kickstarter campaign by providing a special Myst version of their Strata Design 3D CX software ($600 value) to backers at this special reward level or above. You’ll use Design 3D CX to design, model, and texture an (appropriate) item for Obduction! Your object will have a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. This special Myst version of Design 3D also includes some of the surface textures and digital 3D objects from the original Myst models. The textures can be used in your own models, and you can open the 3D objects and see how they were created. And that’s not all! You’ll also receive 5 exclusive hi-res digital images (one image from each Age of Myst) rendered from the original Myst models. These are scenes you'll recognize, but at the highest resolution possible, and never before released. (+ all rewards from $250 level and down) \|\| $1100

	= Development =		= Development =

	= Release =		= Release =

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	\| Gimme the Game \|\| A digital download of Obduction for PC or Mac, digital manual, access to backers-only Obduction forums, name in "Backers" section of game credits, and digital concept art. \|\| $25		\| Gimme the Game \|\| A digital download of Obduction for PC or Mac, digital manual, access to backers-only Obduction forums, name in "Backers" section of game credits, and digital concept art. \|\| $25
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	\| Digital Collector \|\| All previous rewards, '''[[Obduction Exploration Guide]]''', digital '''[[Art of Cyan]]''' artbook, and '''[[Obduction - Original Game Soundtrack]]''' download. \|\| $45		\| Digital Collector \|\| All previous rewards, ''[[Obduction Exploration Guide]]'', digital ''[[Art of Cyan]]'' artbook, and ''[[Obduction - Original Game Soundtrack]]'' download. \|\| $45
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	\| Gimme the Box \|\| All previous rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive physical boxed edition for PC or Mac, and name in "Box Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $75		\| Gimme the Box \|\| All previous rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive physical boxed edition for PC or Mac, and name in "Box Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $75
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	\| Show & Tell \|\| All previous rewards, limited edition Obduction T-shirt, Kickstarter exclusive art print, three postcards, and name in "Show & Tell Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $120		\| Show & Tell \|\| All previous rewards, limited edition Obduction T-shirt, Kickstarter exclusive art print, three postcards, and name in "Show & Tell Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $120
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	\| Art Collector \|\| All previous rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive poster and '''[[Art of Obduction]''' book (both signed by Rand Miller and team members), and name in "Signature Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $250		\| Art Collector \|\| All previous rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive poster and ''[[Art of Obduction]'' book (both signed by Rand Miller and team members), and name in "Signature Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $250
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	\| Double Disc \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. Receive a Kickstarter exclusive Obduction disc-golf disc that will be signed by the Obduction team, AND get a Kickstarter exclusive compact disc of the Obduction soundtrack. Both of these items are designed exclusively for (and will be available only through) this Kickstarter campaign. Your name will be featured in the “Disc Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $425		\| Double Disc \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. Receive a Kickstarter exclusive Obduction disc-golf disc that will be signed by the Obduction team, AND get a Kickstarter exclusive compact disc of the Obduction soundtrack. Both of these items are designed exclusively for (and will be available only through) this Kickstarter campaign. Your name will be featured in the “Disc Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $425

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	! Tier Name !! Description !! Price (US$)		! Tier Name !! Description !! Price (US$)
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	\| Morale Supporter \|\| ~~Thank you! You'll receive Kickstarter backer~~ updates ~~(digital) as your reward~~. ~~Your support of Obduction helps get us one step closer to making this new, virtual world a reality!~~ \|\| $1		\| Morale Supporter \|\| Provided only a subscription to campaign updates, not the game or any additional rewards. \|\| $1
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	\| Gimme the Game \|\| ~~You'll receive a~~ digital download of Obduction for ~~your computer (Windows~~ or ~~MacOS) along with a~~ digital manual~~. Plus~~, ~~you'll get~~ access to ~~special~~ backers-only Obduction forums ~~where you can share & speculate about the game and interact with the development team. You'll be listed~~ in ~~the~~ "Backers" section ~~in the~~ game credits and ~~on the official website. Additionally, you'll receive~~ digital ~~hi-res~~ concept art ~~painted by award-winning artist Stephan Martiniere~~. \|\| $25		\| Gimme the Game \|\| A digital download of Obduction for PC or Mac, digital manual, access to backers-only Obduction forums, name in "Backers" section of game credits, and digital concept art. \|\| $25
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	\| Digital Collector \|\| ~~You~~'~~ll receive our~~ Obduction ~~digital Strategy~~ Guide, ~~a Digital~~ Art of Cyan ~~Artbook~~, and ~~the digital version of the~~ Obduction ~~soundtrack~~. ~~(+ all previous rewards)~~ \|\| $45		\| Digital Collector \|\| All previous rewards, '''[[Obduction Exploration Guide]]''', digital '''[[Art of Cyan]]''' artbook, and '''[[Obduction - Original Game Soundtrack]]''' download. \|\| $45
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	\| Gimme the Box \|\| ~~Receive an~~ exclusive ~~Obduction special~~ boxed edition ~~containing the game~~ for ~~Windows~~ or ~~MacOS. The boxed version will be available only through this Kickstarter campaign. Your~~ name ~~will be featured~~ in ~~the~~ "Box Backers" section of ~~the~~ credits. ~~(+ all previous rewards)~~ \|\| $75		\| Gimme the Box \|\| All previous rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive physical boxed edition for PC or Mac, and name in "Box Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $75
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	\| Show & Tell \|\| ~~Get an exclusive~~, limited edition Obduction T-shirt~~. You will also get an 8 by 10~~ print ~~only available via the Kickstarter campaign~~ and ~~3 high quality postcard prints. Your~~ name ~~will be featured~~ in ~~the~~ "Show & Tell Backers" section of ~~the~~ credits. ~~(+ all previous rewards)~~ \|\| $120		\| Show & Tell \|\| All previous rewards, limited edition Obduction T-shirt, Kickstarter exclusive art print, three postcards, and name in "Show & Tell Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $120
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	\| Art Collector \|\| ~~You~~'~~ll receive an exclusive Kickstarter limited edition~~ Art of Obduction book ~~along with an exclusive Kickstarter poster –~~ both ~~will be~~ signed by Rand Miller and ~~the~~ team members~~. Your~~ name ~~will also be~~ in ~~the~~ "Signature Backers" section of ~~the~~ credits. ~~(+ all previous rewards)~~ \|\| $250		\| Art Collector \|\| All previous rewards, Kickstarter-exclusive poster and '''[[Art of Obduction]''' book (both signed by Rand Miller and team members), and name in "Signature Backers" section of game credits. \|\| $250
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	\| Double Disc \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. Receive a Kickstarter exclusive Obduction disc-golf disc that will be signed by the Obduction team, AND get a Kickstarter exclusive compact disc of the Obduction soundtrack. Both of these items are designed exclusively for (and will be available only through) this Kickstarter campaign. Your name will be featured in the “Disc Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $425		\| Double Disc \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. Receive a Kickstarter exclusive Obduction disc-golf disc that will be signed by the Obduction team, AND get a Kickstarter exclusive compact disc of the Obduction soundtrack. Both of these items are designed exclusively for (and will be available only through) this Kickstarter campaign. Your name will be featured in the “Disc Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $425

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	Cyan launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for ''Obduction'' on {{#dateformat:17 Oct 2013}}, offering the following tiers:		Cyan launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for ''Obduction'' on {{#dateformat:17 Oct 2013}}, offering the following tiers:

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	\| Experience Design at Cyan \|\| Experience an early Obduction design meeting either at Cyan's studio (travel provided) or via Skype, Google Hangouts, or FaceTime (iPad provided.) We'll prep you with background info, and you'll watch a brainstorming/problem-solving session play out - it might get loud. Later that evening, have dinner with Rand Miller and other members of the design team. As the production progresses, you'll be one of the first to play an early build and provide feedback to the design team via Skype. You'll continue to receive project updates from the producer along with exclusive updated builds that you'll be able to play. Your name will be in the opening credits as “Supporting Producer." Part of selecting this reward means you must select from either 1) lunch, dinner, airfare (up to $800), and two nights' lodging OR 2) latest iPad (Wifi internet connection required.) (+ all previous rewards - yes, you will be joining us at the launch party, too!) \|\| $10000		\| Experience Design at Cyan \|\| Experience an early Obduction design meeting either at Cyan's studio (travel provided) or via Skype, Google Hangouts, or FaceTime (iPad provided.) We'll prep you with background info, and you'll watch a brainstorming/problem-solving session play out - it might get loud. Later that evening, have dinner with Rand Miller and other members of the design team. As the production progresses, you'll be one of the first to play an early build and provide feedback to the design team via Skype. You'll continue to receive project updates from the producer along with exclusive updated builds that you'll be able to play. Your name will be in the opening credits as “Supporting Producer." Part of selecting this reward means you must select from either 1) lunch, dinner, airfare (up to $800), and two nights' lodging OR 2) latest iPad (Wifi internet connection required.) (+ all previous rewards - yes, you will be joining us at the launch party, too!) \|\| $10000
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	'''''Obduction''''' is a puzzle exploration video game developed and published by [[Cyan]] ~~and~~ initially released in [[~~2016~~]]. The player is abducted during a storm in a forest and transported to a seemingly abandoned Earth community surrounded by an alien landscape.		'''''Obduction''''' is a puzzle exploration video game developed and published by [[wikipedia:Cyan Worlds\|Cyan Worlds]] that was initially released in {{#dateformat:2016}} following a successful crowdfunding campaign through [[wikipedia:Kickstarter\|Kickstarter]] in {{#dateformat:2013}}. The player is abducted during a storm in a forest and transported to a seemingly abandoned Earth community surrounded by an alien landscape.

	''Obduction'' is currently on [[Version 1.8.4]] and is playable on PC, Mac, PlayStation (4 and 5), and Xbox (One and Series S/X). ~~It is playable~~ in VR on PC and ~~PSVR~~.		''Obduction'' is currently on [[Version 1.8.4]] and is playable on PC (flatscreen and VR), Mac, PlayStation (4, 5, and PSVR), and Xbox (One and Series S/X).

			= Kickstarter Campaign =

			Cyan launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for ''Obduction'' on {{#dateformat:17 Oct 2013}}, offering the following tiers:

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			! Tier Name !! Description !! Price (US$)
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			\| Morale Supporter \|\| Thank you! You'll receive Kickstarter backer updates (digital) as your reward. Your support of Obduction helps get us one step closer to making this new, virtual world a reality! \|\| $1
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			\| Gimme the Game \|\| You'll receive a digital download of Obduction for your computer (Windows or MacOS) along with a digital manual. Plus, you'll get access to special backers-only Obduction forums where you can share & speculate about the game and interact with the development team. You'll be listed in the "Backers" section in the game credits and on the official website. Additionally, you'll receive digital hi-res concept art painted by award-winning artist Stephan Martiniere. \|\| $25
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			\| Digital Collector \|\| You'll receive our Obduction digital Strategy Guide, a Digital Art of Cyan Artbook, and the digital version of the Obduction soundtrack. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $45
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			\| Gimme the Box \|\| Receive an exclusive Obduction special boxed edition containing the game for Windows or MacOS. The boxed version will be available only through this Kickstarter campaign. Your name will be featured in the "Box Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $75
			\|-
			\| Show & Tell \|\| Get an exclusive, limited edition Obduction T-shirt. You will also get an 8 by 10 print only available via the Kickstarter campaign and 3 high quality postcard prints. Your name will be featured in the "Show & Tell Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $120
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			\| Art Collector \|\| You'll receive an exclusive Kickstarter limited edition Art of Obduction book along with an exclusive Kickstarter poster – both will be signed by Rand Miller and the team members. Your name will also be in the "Signature Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $250
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			\| Double Disc \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. Receive a Kickstarter exclusive Obduction disc-golf disc that will be signed by the Obduction team, AND get a Kickstarter exclusive compact disc of the Obduction soundtrack. Both of these items are designed exclusively for (and will be available only through) this Kickstarter campaign. Your name will be featured in the “Disc Backers" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $425
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			\| Egg-sibitionist \|\| Not the artistic type? We'll give you another option. You provide an image (that you own the rights to), and we will build an exclusive Easter egg that only you will know how to solve. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards, except "Become the Artist") \|\| $850
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			\| Become the Artist \|\| Help us design an item in Obduction! Your personalized item has a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. You'll provide the look (some restrictions apply), and we will put your item in the game. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $850
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			\| Become the Strata 3D Artist \|\| NEW REWARD TIER. The images in the original Myst were created using Strata 3D Software. As a special offer, our friends at Strata have generously offered to support the Obduction Kickstarter campaign by providing a special Myst version of their Strata Design 3D CX software ($600 value) to backers at this special reward level or above. You’ll use Design 3D CX to design, model, and texture an (appropriate) item for Obduction! Your object will have a chance to be seen by anyone playing Obduction. Your name will also be in the "Additional Design" section of the credits. This special Myst version of Design 3D also includes some of the surface textures and digital 3D objects from the original Myst models. The textures can be used in your own models, and you can open the 3D objects and see how they were created. And that’s not all! You’ll also receive 5 exclusive hi-res digital images (one image from each Age of Myst) rendered from the original Myst models. These are scenes you'll recognize, but at the highest resolution possible, and never before released. (+ all rewards from $250 level and down) \|\| $1100
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			\| Let's do Launch at Cyan. \|\| Spend an entire business day at Cyan and visit with the team! Look behind the scenes, ask those burning questions, and join us in an exclusive friends and family private launch party. Includes lunch, airfare (up to $800), and two nights' lodging. Also receive an exclusive Obduction prop; less than 100 of these will be produced - exclusively for this campaign and the Obduction team. Your name will also be in the opening credits as “Executive Backers” (+ all previous rewards) \|\| $4500
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			\| Experience Design at Cyan \|\| Experience an early Obduction design meeting either at Cyan's studio (travel provided) or via Skype, Google Hangouts, or FaceTime (iPad provided.) We'll prep you with background info, and you'll watch a brainstorming/problem-solving session play out - it might get loud. Later that evening, have dinner with Rand Miller and other members of the design team. As the production progresses, you'll be one of the first to play an early build and provide feedback to the design team via Skype. You'll continue to receive project updates from the producer along with exclusive updated builds that you'll be able to play. Your name will be in the opening credits as “Supporting Producer." Part of selecting this reward means you must select from either 1) lunch, dinner, airfare (up to $800), and two nights' lodging OR 2) latest iPad (Wifi internet connection required.) (+ all previous rewards - yes, you will be joining us at the launch party, too!) \|\| $10000
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