- Sky of Tides Stories — 9: Rin D’Lorah in “Alchemy” - 13 March 2026
The ninth and final entry in our Sky of Tides Stories series is here, featuring protagonist, Rin D’Lorah! Available as illustrated text on Wattpad and audio diary voiced by Ginger Sue, our wonderful lead in the Sky of Tides video game.Rin and her father embark on a daring search for hidden Numen Tomes, navigating the Syndicate’s watchful gaze, ancient relics, and dangerous agents. Every step reveals secrets, risks, and the hidden power of knowledge—and proves that courage isn’t limited to warriors alone.“I look out at the mess and try to figure out what I’m missing, but I don’t get it. “Just tell me what we’re doing here, please.” Dad laughs. “Let me grab my handy-dandy tarbon resonator, and we can begin the hunt.” Dad opens the cruiser’s gull-wing door. He steps out and digs around under his seat. Tarbon? That’s ancient tech. Dad is baiting me into asking for a dad-splanation. I open m…
- 🏆 Sky of Tides: GDC 2026 Best in Play Winner! - 11 March 2026
🏆 Sky of Tides: GDC 2026 Best in Play Winner!We are thrilled to share that Sky of Tides has won GDC Best in Play! This is a massive milestone for us, and we couldn’t have reached it without our community and partners: Canada Media Fund, Ontario Creates, and publisher ESDigital Games.Heading to GDC in San Francisco? Be sure to check out Sky of Tides in person at Booth 2431 in the Festival Hall floor, starting March 11-13. Don't forget to wishlist the game! -The Lofty Sky team
- Sky of Tides Stories — 8: Reef in “The Road to Nowhere” - 16 January 2026
The eighth entry in our Sky of Tides Stories series is now available, featuring Rin’s quirky and endearing robot sidekick, Reef. Available on Wattpad as illustrated text and audio diary voiced by Damien Haas!Reef, the brilliant mechanical drifter, must rely on ingenuity, courage, and quick thinking to survive the Road to Nowhere.This is truly the best novel I have ever read. As soon as I finish it, I will delete this memory and read it again for the first time. Zerek looks at the path that led him to where he is now and the agents who want to steal his future. Talia kisses his cheek and whispers, “In case we don’t make it, there is one thing— Bomp-bomp-bomp! Operation Rhodon has commenced. My sensors go black. The buried memories of this operation come forward along with an audio message from Father. Read the full story on Wattpad → The Road To Nowhere, or listen to the audio version fr…
- Sky of Tides Stories — 7: Kenneth Sohan in “The Alchemy Festival” - 9 January 2026
The seventh entry in our Sky of Tides Stories series is available now, featuring Distribution Minister Kenneth Sohan. Available in text with custom illustrations on Wattpad and as an audio diary voiced by Marc Graue.Kenneth Sohan faces political intrigue, moral dilemmas, and the harsh realities of the Syndicate as a new member tries to manipulate events in his favor. With allies and friends at risk, every choice matters—and every decision has consequences.Boylan whispers, “Uh oh, somebody’s gonna get it.” Usually Boylan’s snark adds a bit of levity to these long meetings, but I sense something serious, so I wave Boylan off and lean into Genin’s remarks. Genin lifts his arm and makes a fist. “All of us shout ‘Loyalty is Unity’ whenever we’re expected to, but those of us who dwell in the Chairman’s Tower and live in the heart of the Syndicate need to shout those words even in solitude.” G…
- Sky of Tides Stories — 6: Sage Sid in “The Muffin” - 2 January 2026
The sixth entry in our Sky of Tides Stories series is here, introducing Seed Sid—soon to become Sage Sid. Available on Wattpad as illustrated text and as an audio diary voiced by B Marks.Follow Sid as a journey across Yantar’s seas culminates in a moment of humility, heroism, and divine recognition. From scattering rytail seeds to an encounter with Eldric Gildeon, Sid’s ordinary life is forever changed when Numen herself entrusts him with the Tome of Yantar. Eldric clears his throat. His brow furrows. “I plan to. In fact, that’s why I scoured the coast looking for you.” “How did you know to look for me along the coast?” “You really don’t know how famous you are, do you Seed Sid?” “Oh, I’m not famous. I mean plenty of people around here know me. They like my songs, my stories, and they appreciate the rytails I leave growing in my wake. You might say I’m a local celebrity, but famous? I’m…
- Sky of Tides Stories — 5: Yana in “Fame” - 26 December 2025
The fifth entry in our Sky of Tides Stories series is now available, introducing Yana. Available in two formats — illustrated text on Wattpad and as an audio diary voiced by Chelly Li.This story follows Yana as she competes in Talent Under the Tides, the hottest show in Numen9, balancing ambition, rivalries, and unexpected friendships. Between glitter, high-stakes performances, and the pressures of showbiz, Yana must navigate a world where talent, luck, and caution collide.“Knock, knock. Yana, are you ready?” It’s my mom. She really gets on my nerves. Every time I win, she acts like she’s the one that wins. “Yes.” My mom’s dumb face peeks in the door. Her makeup is so thick it looks like she put it on with a spatula. She says, “There’s someone here that wants to meet you.” “Is it another mom who wants a tip for her daughter? I’m not trying to help the competition.” “No, sweetie. It’s El…
- Sky of Tides Stories — 4: Nikki Extremis in “Cage Cruisers” - 23 December 2025
The fourth entry in our Sky of Tides Stories series is available now, introducing Nikki Extremis. Available in two formats — as illustrated text on Wattpad and as an audio diary voiced by Zoleka Vundla.This story follows Nikki as she tags along with her cousin Mick to a secret spot above the road where cage cruisers pass. What starts as childish mischief quickly becomes a terrifying lesson when the Syndicate’s agents are near.Mick finally brought me along with him today. He said he found something on the other side of the forest that could make us rich. I’ve never thought about being rich before. “Hey, slow down, Mick.” He turns and smiles. “Your legs are too short.” He’s three years older than me, and he never lets me forget it. I put my hands on my hips. “Well, I can’t just snap my fingers and make them longer can I?” Mick laughs. I love it when he laughs. “You’ve got some fire. That’…
- Sky of Tides Stories — 3: Streak Tybo in “The ‘i’ is Little in SAiLS” - 12 December 2025
The third entry in our Sky of Tides Stories series is now available, diving into the story of Streak Tybo. Available in two exciting formats — as an audio diary voiced by Joe Zieja, and in text form with custom illustrations on Wattpad.This story follows Streak on the day he graduates from the SAiLS Academy—the proud moment that binds him to the Syndicate and the moment his loyalties and impulses begin to collide. Surrounded by ceremony and the bite of youthful rivalry, Streak faces a choice that reveals how easily a single act can change everything.“Streak! Come back!” i freeze. Her voice fills my mind and the rest doesn’t matter anymore. “It’s what he wants. He wants to be a victim. He wants to disrupt the day.” Sunny’s words wash away the rage. “But look at that.” i point at the pillar. “Everyone is going to see that he defaced this… mighty pillar… on sacred SAiLS soil.” Agent Sunny…
- 🎮Sky of Tides and Verse VR Are Part of the Women-Led Games Event🎮 - 10 December 2025
🚨 The wait is over 🚨Sky of Tides and Verse VR are officially part of the Women-Led Games event on Steam. The event runs December 10 to 18 and celebrates incredible games led by women. We are so excited to be featured alongside other amazing titles.🌊 Sky of Tides add it to your wishlist and dive into its story-rich world 🥽Verse VR on sale until December 12 so now is the perfect time to grab it: Tune In to the full event here and support games led by women :🎮 👇https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43765559/sale/WomenLedGamesTGA2025Jump in, explore, and celebrate some incredible games with us. Let’s goooo! 🎉✨
- Sky of Tides is part of the Choose Wisely Festival (DEC 8 - 15) - 9 December 2025
🎮 We are excited to announce Sky of Tides is part of the Choose Wisely Festival! Running Dec 8–15, this festival showcases over 390 narrative games across all genres. Discover immersive stories, support indie developers, and join the celebration of game storytelling!✨Hosted by STUDIO EPHUA!✨ 👇 Watch the Choose Wisely Festival Official Opening Showcase here!
- HOPE IN THE CITY New Gameplay Trailer As Premiered At BIG Winter Showcase 2025🎮 - 2 December 2025
Check out the new HOPE IN THE CITY gameplay trailer as premiered on Best Indie Games (BIG) Winter Showcase 2025! Solve the mystery with Hope in the City - Coming Soon! 17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover a dark world beneath the surface of her peaceful life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.
- 📣 Hope in the City Will Be Part of the Big Winter Showcase 🎮❄️ - 1 December 2025
📣We’re excited to share that Hope in the City will be featured in the Big Winter Showcase tomorrow. Get ready as we reveal never-before-seen gameplay from Hope in the City in tomorrow’s Big Winter Showcase. 🔥 If you’ve been waiting to see what’s next this is the one to watch!📺 Watch it here:
- Voice Actors Casting Call! - 28 November 2025
Want to be in a video game?VOICE ACTORS CASTING CALL! NOW OPEN! https://loftysky.lpages.co/hope-in-the-city-casting-call/#auditionfor more info! #loftyskygames #hopeinthecity From the creators of @Sky of Tides at LOFTY SKY GAMES Seeking: NON-UNION VOICE ACTORS for characters of Asian descent to submit self-tapes for consideration.Key Dates:Dec. 3 self-tape submission DUE by midnight (Toronto Eastern Time)Dec. 8-10 Online Video callbacksDec. 11-16 Record sessions
- Sky of Tides Stories — 2: Thrace & Loaj in “Dance of the Cave Monkey” - 21 November 2025
The second entry in our Sky of Tides Stories series is now available, diving into the intertwined tale of Thrace and Loaj. Available now in two exciting formats—as audio diaries voiced by the talent behind the upcoming game and animated series, and in text format with custom illustrations on Wattpad.This story follows smooth-talking Thrace and the eccentric outcast Loaj as they cross paths in the bleached relics, a wasteland where danger and friendship collide. Together, they must survive the unforgiving ruins and the truths they uncover about their world—and themselves.I peek inside and see the bleachette impaled on a huge crystal spike. Behind it, the relic squatter is somehow standing on his one good leg with his hand on a lever. The other leg is partly missing and squirting blood. I say, “You’re gonna bleed out.” He looks down. “I’m fine. I’ve had worse than this before.” I can feel…
- Sky of Tides Stories on Wattpad — 1: Birth of the Chosen Hand - 14 November 2025
We’re thrilled to announce a new series of stories diving into the origins of all key characters in the Sky of Tides universe! Available now in two exciting formats—as audio diaries voiced by the talent behind the upcoming game and animated series, and starting today, in text format with custom illustrations on Wattpad. The first story introduces Dr. Lu D’Lorah, father of the game’s protagonist, Rin.When the Sky of Tides game begins, Lu D’Lorah has gone missing. But what inspired Dr. Lu’s bold foray into the radioactive wasteland at the edge of Yantar? “Birth of the Chosen Hand” reveals the pivotal event that forever changed Dr. Lu’s life—and gave him his first glimpse of the unique power carried by his daughter, Rin. The storms back home were nothing like this. Twenty-eight years on Lapis, and none of our surge storms came even close to this Yantarian whopper! I’ve only been here for t…
- Dev Blog: A Look Into the Story - 16 July 2025
Crafting a compelling narrative for a video game is a unique and intricate dance, a blend of traditional storytelling and interactive design. For Sky of Tides, we embarked on a journey to create a world that not only captivated players with its visuals but also resonated deeply with its story. Today, we're delving into the heart of that process, exploring how we wove the narrative fabric of numen9. One of the most rewarding aspects of creating a narrative video game is the ability to tell a story through the player's own journey of discovery. In Sky of Tides, players explore diverse environments, uncovering objects and clues that reveal the world's lore, its characters' motivations, and the central conflict. This approach allowed us to layer depth and detail into the narrative as they explored, enriching the player's experience in a way that’s unique to interactive storytelling.Unlike f…
- Dev Blog: More Than One Way to Win: Understanding Sky of Tides' 32 Endings - 10 June 2025
Excitement is building for Sky of Tides, and the 32 endings are a big talking point! Let’s clarify what that means for your journey through numen9. Some might worry that 32 completely different branches would water down the narrative, but that’s not how Sky of Tides works. Instead, your choices and actions shape Rin’s five core stats: compassion, intelligence, courage, luck, and humor. Each stat is tied to a major outcome in the game, and the fate of one of the key characters Rin forms a bond with over the nine episodes of Sky of Tides. Reaching stat thresholds for each stat determines how each story concludes.This gets to the main difference between Sky of Tides’ core mechanic and those of other RPGs. numen9 is already a world totally out of balance–with planetoids hovering in space, the oceans floating in the sky, and two factions vying for control on the brink of all-out war. The typ…
- First Look at Sky of Tides: Atla! - 27 May 2025
The brand-new trailer for our five-episode animated series just dropped — and it’s exclusive to those who unlock the true ending of Sky of Tides! Sky of Tides: Atla is an original animated series that dives deeper into the world of numen9. Across five episodes, the story follows a new protagonist, Atla Gildeon, as she and her twin brother Kryll embark on a secret mission from the Chairman of the Syndicate. Check it out — watch the trailer now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUdRcd1yzME&t=1s Wishlist Sky of Tides today! The first episode will have its world premiere at the New Media Film Festival on June 5. Tickets and schedule https://www.newmediafilmfestival.com/events/.
- Sky of Tides Dev Blog 04/29/25 - 29 April 2025
Welcome back, explorers of numen9! Stepping into the fractured world of Sky of Tides is like wandering through a living painting. Every vista, character, and detail is a deliberate stroke, sparking wonder and mystery. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the artistic vision behind numen9. The visual identity of numen9 weaves together sci-fi futurism and grounded familiarity. Think Borderlands—hand-drawn textures give our 3D environments a bold, comic-book edge. But the real spark came from the story: oceans rising into the sky, leaving a shattered landscape studded with vibrant crystals. These became symbols of unity and division, driving the art’s narrative. Lina Skorbach kicked things off with early world designs, setting numen9’s unique tone. Concept artist Daxiong (illustrator for Justice League and Star Wars comics) shaped characters like Rin, brought to life in 3D by ou…
- 📖 Get the Sky of Tides Stories & Audiobooks for Free! 🎧 - 27 February 2025
GET THEM HERE! Our team has created nine short stories and audio diaries, each offering a glimpse into Sky of Tides from different characters’ perspectives while showcasing the incredible talent of the voice actors who bring them to life. These stories give insight into the characters' backstories and the conflicts at the heart of the game, as well as the upcoming Sky of Tides: Atla animated series. Told from their own perspectives, they shape the world and history of the fascinating numenites who populate it. Read about the miraculous birth of Rin, the tragic love story that drives Streak Tybo,how the madman who lives in a radioactive wasteland, Loaj, lost his leg, and so much more... Join our Lofty Sky Games Discord now to get the full collection for free!
