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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| developer = [[Cyan]] | | developer = [[Cyan]] | ||
| publishers = Ubisoft, Cyan | | publishers = Ubisoft, Gametap, Cyan | ||
| image = Uru_ABM.png | | image = Uru_ABM.png | ||
| releases = Windows: Nov 11, 2003 (NA)<br/>Windows: Nov 14, 2003 (EU) | | releases = Windows: Nov 11, 2003 (NA)<br/>Windows: Nov 14, 2003 (EU) | ||
| genres = adventure, puzzle | | genres = adventure, puzzle, massively multiplayer online game | ||
| mode = single-player | | mode = single-player | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Uru''''' is a spinoff of the [[Myst (game)|Myst]] series, first released in 2003 as '''''Uru: Ages Beyond Myst''''' by original series developer [[Cyan]]. Unlike the rest of the Myst games, Uru is set in the present day, and chronicles the effort to rebuild the recently-rediscovered [[D'ni]] civilization buried deep beneath the New Mexico desert. The restoration effort is led by the [[D'ni Restoration Council]], but explorers let into the underground cavern by [[Jeff Zandi]] find that [[Yeesha]] has her own plan to effect a more spiritual restoration. | '''''Uru''''' is a spinoff of the [[Myst (game)|Myst]] series, first released in 2003 as '''''Uru: Ages Beyond Myst''''' by original series developer [[Cyan]]. Unlike the rest of the Myst games, Uru is set in the present day, and chronicles the effort to rebuild the recently-rediscovered [[D'ni]] civilization buried deep beneath the New Mexico desert. The restoration effort is led by the [[D'ni Restoration Council]], but explorers let into the underground cavern by [[Jeff Zandi]] find that [[Yeesha]] has her own plan to effect a more spiritual restoration. | ||
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'''''To D'ni''''' is the first of two expansion packs for ''Ages Beyond Myst''. It makes some parts of the [[Ae'gura|City]] available online, including the [[Bevin]] and [[Kirel]] neighborhoods and the [[Great Zero]] and wraps them in a [[DRC]]-related storyline. At its end, it also shows a glimpse of the [[Great Shaft]]. | '''''To D'ni''''' is the first of two expansion packs for ''Ages Beyond Myst''. It makes some parts of the [[Ae'gura|City]] available online, including the [[Bevin]] and [[Kirel]] neighborhoods and the [[Great Zero]] and wraps them in a [[DRC]]-related storyline. At its end, it also shows a glimpse of the [[Great Shaft]]. | ||
The ''To D'ni'' expansion pack was originally released | The ''To D'ni'' expansion pack was originally released as a free download from Gigex.com shortly after the demise of [[Myst Online: Uru Live#Prologue|Prologue]], and was later included in with the ''Uru: The Path of the Shell'' expansion pack, and in the ''Myst Uru: Complete Chronicles'' bundle. | ||
All locations released in the ''To D'ni'' expansion pack are available in [[Myst Online: Uru Live]]. | All locations released in the ''To D'ni'' expansion pack are available in [[Myst Online: Uru Live]]. | ||
== The Path of the Shell == | == The Path of the Shell == | ||
'''''The Path of the Shell''''' (typically abbreviated '''TPotS''') is the second and final expansion pack for ''Uru'' | '''''The Path of the Shell''''' (typically abbreviated '''TPotS''') is the second and final expansion pack for ''Uru''. It is available through paid download as well as bundled together with ''Ages Beyond Myst'' and ''To D'ni'' in ''Uru: Complete Chronicles''. | ||
Its tagline, "the gathered will tell the path of the shell" was central to an Internet grassroots campaign both from fans as well as several Cyan employees, as publisher Ubisoft had reserved virtually no marketing budget for the product. | Its tagline, "the gathered will tell the path of the shell" was central to an Internet grassroots campaign both from fans as well as several Cyan employees, as publisher Ubisoft had reserved virtually no marketing budget for the product. | ||
The two Ages released in this expansion pack - [[Er'cana]] and [[Ahnonay]] - are also available in [[Myst Online: Uru Live]]. | The two Ages released in this expansion pack - [[Er'cana]] and [[Ahnonay]] - are also available in [[Myst Online: Uru Live]]. | ||
== Complete Chronicles == | == Complete Chronicles == | ||
'''''Complete Chronicles''''' combines ''Ages Beyond Myst'' and the expansion packs ''To D'ni'' and ''The Path of the Shell''. It is essentially a re-release of the ''Ages Beyond Myst'' box, with both expansion packs integrated. Released | '''''Complete Chronicles''''' combines ''Ages Beyond Myst'' and the expansion packs ''To D'ni'' and ''The Path of the Shell''. It is essentially a re-release of the ''Ages Beyond Myst'' box, with both expansion packs integrated. Released shortly before ''[[Myst IV: Revelation]]'', it was given little exposure or marketing, with virtually no advertising. | ||
Like in the expansion packs, references of the cancelled ''[[Myst Online: Uru Live#Prologue|Prologue]]'' online component have been removed. | Like in the expansion packs, references of the cancelled ''[[Myst Online: Uru Live#Prologue|Prologue]]'' online component have been removed. | ||
''Complete Chronicles'' features a slightly revised codebase, supporting an increased list of graphics cards, especially some additional Intel integrated chipsets. | |||
The included Ages (not including different parts of Ae'gura) are: [[Cleft]], [[Relto]], [[Gahreesen]], [[Teledahn]], [[Kadish Tolesa]], [[Eder Gira]], [[Eder Kemo]], [[Ae'gura]], [[Bevin]], [[Nexus]], [[Watcher's Sanctuary]], [[Er'cana]], [[Ahnonay Cathedral]], [[Ahnonay]], [[Myst Library]] and [[K'veer]]. | The included Ages (not including different parts of Ae'gura) are: [[Cleft]], [[Relto]], [[Gahreesen]], [[Teledahn]], [[Kadish Tolesa]], [[Eder Gira]], [[Eder Kemo]], [[Ae'gura]], [[Bevin]], [[Nexus]], [[Watcher's Sanctuary]], [[Er'cana]], [[Ahnonay Cathedral]], [[Ahnonay]], [[Myst Library]] and [[K'veer]]. | ||
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