Sky: Children of Light
News, coverage and analysis tracking Sky: Children of Light across the outlets.- Sky Children of the Light holds a multi-week bash to celebrate its seventh anniversarySky: Children of the Light is celebrating its seventh anniversary with a multi-week in-game event featuring cinema programs, rooftop parties, minigames, developer meet-and-greets, and concerts until July 23rd. The celebration also includes the return of Traveling Spirits in July, the Days of Sunlight event from July 31st to August 20th, and the Sky Creator Awards on July 11th.
Games for Change Announces 2026 Special Award WinnersGames for Change has announced the special award winners for its 2026 awards, recognizing significant contributions to social impact in gaming. Jenn Panattoni will receive the Vanguard Award, thatgamecompany the Industry Leadership Award, and SpecialEffect the Giving Award for their work in advancing social causes through games and technology.
Thatgamecompany's 20-year journey from anti-Columbine school project to a celebration of Van GoghThatgamecompany, co-founded by Jenova Chen, celebrates 20 years of creating emotionally resonant games like Flow, Flower, Journey, and Sky: Children of the Light. The studio's journey began as an anti-violence project and evolved into a platform for artistic expression, overcoming financial struggles and shifting industry trends. Their latest venture, 'Dear Van Gogh,' is an immersive experience within Sky: Children of the Light, exploring the life of Vincent Van Gogh.
Sky: Children of the Light Set to Drop a New Interactive Event Dear Van GoghThatgamecompany's Sky: Children of the Light is launching a new interactive event titled 'Dear Van Gogh' on July 17, 2026. This event will explore the life, art, and relationships of Vincent van Gogh through exploration, storytelling, and interactive environments inspired by his paintings. The experience highlights his correspondence with his brother Theo and the support of Theo's wife, Johanna van Gogh-Bonger.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release dateThe Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
thatgamecompany Announces “Dear Van Gogh” a New Interactive Experience within Sky: Children of the Lightthatgamecompany announced "Dear Van Gogh," a new interactive experience within its game Sky: Children of the Light, launching July 17, 2026. This experience will allow players to explore the life and art of Vincent van Gogh through his paintings and personal relationships. The feature will be available on iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.- EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT THE FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASE AND FGS LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES ON JUNE 6, 2026The Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live From Los Angeles presented over 40 games, including world premieres and extended gameplay reveals. Highlights included new trailers and announcements for EXODUS, Arizona Sunshine, WARDOGS, ACE COMBAT 8: SKIES UNKNOWN, and Little Nightmares III's 'The Backstage' DLC. Several games received release dates or confirmed upcoming platforms.
Sky: Children of the Light Is Publishing a New Book The Art of Sky: Gratitude To Nestingthatgamecompany is publishing a new art book titled "The Art of Sky: Gratitude To Nesting (2019-2024)" which details the first five years of development for Sky: Children of the Light. Co-authored by Jennie Kong and Yuichiro Tanabe, the 245-page book will be released in Summer 2026 for $100. The game is also currently hosting its Days of Color 2026 event.
thatgamecompany Unveils New Collectible 245-Page Art Book Celebrating Sky: Children of the Lightthatgamecompany has announced a new 245-page art book, "The Art of Sky: Gratitude To Nesting (2019-2024)," celebrating the first five years of Sky: Children of the Light. The book features unreleased illustrations, developer commentary, and dives into the creation of major in-game seasons and events. It is available for pre-order and will be released in Summer 2026, with each copy including a special chip to unlock in-game content.
Journey's creator feels that by proving "videogames can make people cry," they influenced the industry embracing games about "serious, emotional subjects" like The Last of Us and God of WarJenova Chen, president of thatgamecompany, believes their games like Journey influenced the industry to embrace titles with serious, emotional subjects, citing examples like The Last of Us and God of War. Chen feels this shift, driven by player demand, has been a positive growth for the industry, and thatgamecompany continues to explore emotional experiences and social dynamics with their current game, Sky: Children of the Light.
World of Warcraft was a "savior" for the creator of Journey, and "beautiful moments" between Horde and Alliance players inspired his own gamesJenova Chen, founder of thatgamecompany, revealed that moments of cooperation in World of Warcraft inspired the multiplayer design of his games, Journey and Sky: Children of the Light. He found solace in the MMO during a lonely period in the US, experiencing wordless interactions with other players that led him to create games fostering judgment-free connections.
thatgamecompany Marks 20 Years of Emotional Storytelling Through Playthatgamecompany is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of creating emotionally resonant interactive experiences. Founded in 2006, the studio is known for its artistic and accessible games like flOw, Flower, Journey, and Sky: Children of the Light, with the latter surpassing 300 million downloads. CEO Jenova Chen expressed pride in the studio's legacy and its ongoing mission to showcase video games as an art form for connection and healing.
Former NetEase exec Simon Zhu secures $100m to launch GreaterThan GroupFormer NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched GreaterThan Group (GTG), a new holding company that has secured $100 million in funding. GTG will support three newly formed studios: Arcanaut Studios, led by Casey Hudson; BulletFarm, led by David Vonderhaar; and MAGship, led by Masato Saki. The company aims to provide full funding and support to game development studios, allowing creators to focus on making games.
The Best Android Multiplayer GamesThis guide highlights top multiplayer games available on Android devices, catering to both competitive and cooperative play. Featured titles span various genres including battle royale, fighting, puzzle, MMORPG, and sandbox experiences, offering diverse ways for players to connect and engage.- Sky Children of the Light is testing new MMO tech to ‘fully embrace its massively multiplayer nature’Sky: Children of the Light is testing new MMO technology called Presence, which aims to allow more players to see and interact with each other simultaneously. Currently in open beta in Aviary Village for select players, this feature is intended to fully embrace the game's massively multiplayer nature. The game also features the ongoing Season of Carnival event, which includes player-created challenges and minigames.
Sky: Children of the Light Update 33.0 Drops Today, But thatgamecompany is Playing Coy with Detailsthatgamecompany has released Update 33.0 for Sky: Children of the Light, with patch notes to follow. The developer is being intentionally vague about the "fun improvements" included, leading to community speculation about the significance of the changes. The update is expected to include quality-of-life enhancements or minor feature additions, consistent with the game's history of subtle yet impactful updates.- The MOP Up: Crimson Desert previews upcoming features and improvementsPearl Abyss has outlined upcoming improvements for Crimson Desert, including boss rematches, optional difficulty settings, new character skills, and UI updates. This preview also touches on other MMO news, such as Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 13, Sky: Children of Light's "Days of Nature" event, and server merges for Uncharted Waters Origin.
Best Android MMORPGsThis guide ranks the best MMORPGs available on Android devices, highlighting games that offer deep gameplay without excessive pay-to-win mechanics. Featured titles include Old School RuneScape, Villagers & Heroes, Adventure Quest 3D, and Black Desert Mobile, among others, catering to various player preferences from grind-heavy experiences to more casual play.- The MOP Up: EverQuest hauls out the final Shattering of Ro raid bossesEverQuest has launched the final tier of its Shattering of Ro raids, introducing three new challenging bosses. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for RIFT, MU Online, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Craftopia, Sky: Children of Light, Star Trek Online, and DK Online, as well as layoffs at Ubisoft's Red Storm studio.
The Best Free Android Games – Updated!This article lists some of the best free games available on the Google Play Store for Android devices. The selection includes a variety of genres such as shooters, RPGs, strategy games, and puzzle titles, highlighting experiences that can be enjoyed without initial purchase, though some may feature ads or optional in-app purchases.