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Platform(s): Android, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS
Genre: Adventure
Developer: ThatGameCompany

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'Sky: Children Of The Light' Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Reveals Moomin Collaboration, Animated Series In 2025, In-Game Events

by Rainier on July 15, 2024 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT

Sky: Children Of The Light is an interactive social play experience that users can peacefully, collaboratively, and expressively enjoy while altruistically connecting with other users.

In Sky, we arrive as the Children of the Light, spreading hope through the desolate kingdom to return the fallen Stars to their constellations.

Welcome to the enchanting world of Sky, a beautifully-animated kingdom waiting to be explored by you and your loved ones.

Sky: Children Of The Light further expands on thatgamecompany’s goal to create authentic experiences that foster human connections around the world.

Sky: Children of the Light gathered over 300,000 fans in Tokyo, Japan and Chengdu, China, for SkyFest: a 5th anniversary convention celebrating the game’s devoted community and the deeply shared emotional experiences that have come to define Sky.

Following last year’s Guinness World Record-breaking concerts with Frozen 2 musical artist, Aurora, Sky’s global fanbase of millions were yet again united across time zones and languages for an event of epic proportions. The carnival-style event stood amongst gaming conventions by seamlessly bridging offline and online activities with the use of its innovative broadcast and streaming technologies.

Players unable to attend in person could still participate by visiting the SkyFest Cinema, an immersive feature enabling players to enjoy a shared video streaming experience with up to 10,000 other players in the same lobby. This resulted in 700,000 concurrent players interacting and viewing the developer talks and other videos featured at the events.

SkyFest continues in-game through Friday, July 26 via an event that allows players to relive some of Sky’s most cherished seasons, previously accessible only through the purchase of season-exclusive magical capes. Sky kids around the world can once again enjoy exclusive content from the Aurora concert, the Little Prince asteroid ride, the Nine-Colored Deer meetup, and other pivotal moments.

The event also revealed several exciting updates for the social MMO, including a major partnership with Moomin, new details for Sky’s animated series, and the release of a retrospective art book.

During his keynote speech, CEO and Creative Director Jenova Chen announced an upcoming new Sky season in collaboration with the timeless Moomin series, whose heartwarming stories have touched hearts worldwide for almost 80 years. This season brings to life the touching tale of Ninny, "The Invisible Child," from the 1962 Tales of Moominvalley, offering a profound and moving experience for players of all ages.

This new season also celebrates the importance of being true to yourself and overcoming obstacles from childhood. It uses subtle yet reflective storytelling to express the cross-cultural themes of the Moomin stories, such as family, friendship, nature, and introspection. This collaboration promises to bring a rich, narrative-driven adventure that not only enhances the world of Sky but also honors the enduring legacy of the Moomin series.

Chen also revealed during his keynote that “Sky: The Two Embers” will be released in 2025, alongside two in-game season events.

Key Features:

  • Soar and explore 7 dreamlike realms to uncover the mystery.
  • Encounter and socialize with like-minded players from around the world.
  • Meet new characters and experience heartfelt stories with each new adventure season and event.
  • Feel free to express yourself with a delightful selection of character customization.
  • Team up with others to adventure into darker realms, save spirits and uncover ancient treasures.
  • Gift candles of light to share appreciation and grow friendships.
  • Enjoy a unique musical experience and create harmonies together.
  • Join an ever-expanding world with new upcoming attractions, including seasonal events and expansion of realms.

Currently available for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS5, Sky: Children Of The Light is coming to PC (Steam) soon.


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