FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MiNERVA Archive?
The MiNERVA Archive is a community-driven effort to archive the entirety of Myrient and distribute it in more effective ways.
What happened to Myrient?
Myrient shut down on 31 March 2026.
There are several reasons for the closure:
- Insufficient funding
- Paywalled download managers
- Rising RAM, SSD, and HDD prices
There were many other smaller reasons as well however they weren't disclosed.
In short, they could no longer afford to run the site.
Read the full message from Myrient themselves
There are several reasons for the closure:
- Insufficient funding
- Paywalled download managers
- Rising RAM, SSD, and HDD prices
There were many other smaller reasons as well however they weren't disclosed.
In short, they could no longer afford to run the site.
Read the full message from Myrient themselves
How does it work?
You can download torrent files for the ROMs you want and then use a torrent client to download them. We use torrents because they are more efficient and allow us to distribute the files without having to pay for bandwidth.
How can I contribute?
Download a torrent file and seed what you can. The more seeders, the better. Every bit helps, whether it's 1TB or 1MB.
Where can I reach out?
Join the Discord
Why is this important?
Because large gaming companies have shut down the market stores for older gaming consoles, there is no official way to download and play retro games if you don't already have them. Thus, ROM archives like this and others exist to let the younger generation experience games like we used to back in the 90s.