- This Month in Sky: September 2026 Edition - 4 September 2026
Hello, Adventurers! Welcome to “This Month in Sky”, where we share Sky news, community activities, and creations from Sky Kids around the world. This month, we have the final days of Dear Van Gogh as well as the beginning of Days of Moonlight. Sky Kids can also look forward to some extra candle opportunities and the next round of community events! Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT. Sky NewsDear Van GoghWhile the story of Dear Van Gogh will stay in our hearts, the season itself is coming to an end on October 1st. So wander through the art and connect with the memorable characters throughout September, before we bid a fond farewell to this special season. Days of MoonlightSeptember 19th - October 9thGather beneath the moon at Crescent Oasis to celebrate the Nine-Colored Deer!Assist the spirits to gain access to special event stickers and create your own murals, or vie…
- Update 34.5 - August 25th, 2026 - 25 August 2026
Greetings, Adventurers!Update 34.5 is launching today on Android, Huawei, iOS, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam! For a preview of what’s coming to Sky, be sure to check out This Month in Sky!New Features & ImprovementsHall of CreativityThe Hall of Creativity is officially open! You'll find it in Aviary Village, head into the Cinema Hall and look to your right, just inside the entrance.While visiting, players can:Hang out with TGC ClementineWatch past Sky Creator Awards on two screensSocialize with other SkykidsYou may also notice a second room inside. More information about it will be shared in a future update.ChallengesAdded a new "Trivial" difficulty tier. Challenges that fall into this tier are hidden, so you'll see fewer extremely simple Challenges.Adjusted difficulty scoring so fewer Challenges are classified as "Impossible."Increased the amount of Light rewarded for easy, medium, an…
- Hotfix 34.3 - August 6, 2026 - 6 August 2026
Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix! Changes and fixes in this update include: \ Fixed an issue that caused some players to have to repeat Quest 1 before being able to move on to Quest 2\ Certain Android devices have been experiencing a crash during Quest 3 when they are required to take a screenshot. We have implemented a workaround that allows them to skip the screenshot and continue progressing to the next quest.\ Added a special teleport functionality to the neck piece from the Starry Night's Mantle pack. This ability allows the wearer, and friends holding their hand, to teleport back to the town of Arles from Season of Van GoghWearer must have already visited the town via Quest 3 before the teleport ability will workThe town will have a day/night cycleWhen visiting the town using the neck piece, players' avatars will appear as normal instead of with the spirit effect that was…
- This Month in Sky: August 2026 Edition - 3 August 2026
Sky NewsUpdate 34.5August 25thOur next regular update is on its way! Keep an eye out on our Patch Notes page, linked at the bottom of this article, for details on the 34.5 update when it goes live on August 25th. Days of SunlightJuly 31st - August 20thDays of Sunlight will run through August 20th, so make sure to visit the event space in Hidden Forest and enjoy some summer fun! For those who aren’t quite ready to say farewell when the event ends, the lake will stick around for a few days so Sky Kids can enjoy some extra time in the water. Summer Camping EventAugust 28th - September 10thBetween Days of Sunlight and Days of Moonlight, get cozy during our Summer Camping Event! Create and share your dream campsite, relax by the bonfire, and take some deep breaths while enjoying the beautiful scenery. The group of spirits from Season of the Nine-Colored Deer will be visiting during this time…
- Hotfix 34.2 - July 28, 2026 - 28 July 2026
Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix! Changes and fixes in this update include:\ Fixed an issue that sometimes caused a softlock when replaying Quest 3 due to the camera getting stuck in the wrong position\ Fixed some clipping issues with the paintings during Quest 3\ Fixed a graphical corruption issue for the Starry hair that would occur in Shared Memories\ Fixed a softlock that could occur during Quest 3 if the player moved too far away during Van Gogh's monologue\ Fixed an issue in Quest 3 that caused Van Gogh's backpack and canvas to appear black\ Fixed an issue that caused brush strokes to disappear after using the return shrine to return to Quest 4\ Fixed the friendship menu appearing empty after rekindling a friendship with another player\ Fixed an issue that caused some equipped props to remain disabled after exiting a Challenge\ Fixed an issue where Nest capacity upgrades w…
- Hotfix 34.1 - July 18, 2026 - 21 July 2026
Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix!Please Note: Nintendo Switch will receive these fixes in update 34.2 Changes and fixes in this update include: Fixed an issue where Nest capacity upgrades were not registering correctly, causing decorations to disappear from some players’ NestsFixed a prop-related crash affecting some players after downloading 34.0 As always, we look forward to hearing your feedback, and encourage you to join the community discussion on our official Discord server at discord.gg/thatskygame!
- Dear Van Gogh - 17 July 2026
Three hearts, one infinite canvas, together we illuminate a starry night. Dear Van Gogh is an interactive journey through the life, art, and inner world of Vincent van Gogh. Travel inside his paintings to witness his earliest uncertainties, his Paris awakening, and the fragile beauty of his final years. Discover and feel the weight of a life lived, and the invisible hands that held it together. From the award-winning creators of Journey, join a global community and play through an unforgettable experience of empathy, connection, and art. A Story Most People Have Never Heard Everyone knows the legend of Van Gogh. Few know the full story. At the heart of Van Gogh’s life was a decades-long exchange of letters with his brother, Theo, filled with doubt, wonder, and unfailing devotion that made Van Gogh’s art possible in the first place. Now you can discover that bond firsthand. Guided by Joh…
- Update 34.0 - July 14th, 2026 - 14 July 2026
Greetings, Adventurers!Update 34.0 is launching today on Android, Huawei, iOS, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam! For a preview of what’s coming to Sky, be sure to check out July’s This Month in Sky!New Features & ImprovementsQuality of Life improvementsThe size of Season Candle fire is now visually representing the amount of the Candle Light pick up.Expression Menu CategorizationExperimental Feature With the Expression Menu Categorization, emotes and gestures are now organized into 6 collapsible categories instead of one long list:GestureCheerfulDancePerformanceSomberGroupHow to enable the Expression Menu Categorization:This feature is Off by default. To toggle the feature, go to Settings > Graphics > Experimental Features.In addition, we’ve done an organization pass on the Spell menu, which should result in it being easier to find spells you’re looking for.Friendship systemAs we continue…
- This Month in Sky: July 2026 Edition - 3 July 2026
Hello, Adventurers! Welcome to “This Month in Sky”, where we share Sky news, community activities, and creations from Sky Kids around the world. From the Sky Creator Awards to the launch of Dear Van Gogh, join us this month in a celebration of human creativity and expression! Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT. Sky NewsUpdate 34.0July 14thOur next update comes out on Tuesday, July 14th. As always, please keep an eye out on our official social media channels for the full Patch Notes to see all the fixes and improvements. Dear Van GoghJuly 17th - October 1stSky’s next season is on the horizon, and brings you into the life of Vincent van Gogh through an interactive journey shaped by his paintings, his struggles, and the people closest to him. Explore 3D recreations of some of his most iconic works, witness his earliest uncertainties, his Paris awakening, and the fragile…
- It's Time to Celebrate Sky's 7th Anniversary! - 3 July 2026
It's time to celebrate Sky's 7th Anniversary! Explore rotating daily activities, meet TGC staff Sky Kids in the Office, and celebrate creativity at the Sky Creator Awards!Office Field Trip Challenge: Put on your TGC swag, grab a friend, and hang with us in the Office! Share a photo or video of your visit using #sky7thanniversary on social media for a chance to receive a TGC Hoodie in-game item.Thank you for flying with us, Sky Kids. Here's to 7 years!
- Hotfix 33.8 - June 30, 2026 - 1 July 2026
Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix! Changes and fixes in this update include: Fixed an issue causing saved audio preferences not to apply when opening the game\ Fixed an issue causing some accounts to encounter the resume shrine tutorial repeatedly\ Fixed an issue where some players could not collect rewards from spirit friendship trees.\ We have a potential fix for the bug that prevented some players from being able to unlock tier 4 of a Carnival spirit's friendship tree after watching the spirit's Trust Moment. If you encounter this issue after updating to 33.8, please let us know by submitting a bug report. Thank you for your assistance in investigating this issue.\ Resolved an issue that caused Sky to be erroneously blocked by certain antivirus programs As always, we look forward to hearing your feedback, and encourage you to join the community discussion on our official Disco…
- Hotfix 33.7 - June 9th, 2026 - 9 June 2026
Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix!Changes and fixes in this update include:\ The Presence feature no longer deactivates when suspending the application\ Candle and chat icons no longer override the Shared Memory record icon\ The chat icon appears correctly in Presence.\ When in edit mode, Challenge rules should no longer change when other players enter your space\ Fixed an issue that could cause some players to softlock during Season of Carnival if they didn’t have enough progress in the Aviary questline\ Fixed an issue preventing players from joining each other through Presence in the Season of Carnival Level.\ Released a tentative fix to address an issue that could cause some players to get stuck on the Return Shrine tutorial step in Aviary\ Fixed an issue that caused chat boxes to appear blank\ Players that have already unlocked Level 1 and 2 of the Cradle Carry social emote w…
- “Dear Van Gogh” a New Interactive Experience in Sky - 6 June 2026
Today we revealed Dear Van Gogh, a new experience set in the world of Sky: Children of the Light. Launching on July 17, 2026, Dear Van Gogh brings you into the life of Vincent van Gogh through an interactive journey shaped by his paintings, his struggles, and the people closest to him.Some stories are so universal that they must be experienced, not just observed, and Van Gogh’s is one of them. Most people remember Van Gogh as the tortured artist who suffered alone. That loneliness was a big part of who he was, so honoring his story meant integrating that into this experience. But we also wanted to shine light on the devoted family whose quiet sacrifice and unwavering support helped carry him forward without recognition. This is the side of the story most people don’t know. What moves us most about Van Gogh’s legacy is that behind his extraordinary art was extraordinary human devotion an…
- This Month in Sky: June 2026 Edition - 4 June 2026
Hello, Adventurers! Welcome to “This Month in Sky”, where we share Sky news, community activities, and creations from Sky Kids around the world. Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT. Sky NewsSky at Future Game Show! Keep an eye out for a special announcement at the Future Game Show on June 6th, 2026. Season of CarnivalThe final Carnival quest will be available on June 12th. This month, make sure to spend time with the spirits and complete seasonal quests before the Wandering Carnival sets up for departure on July 2nd! Days of ColorThis is a reminder that Days of Color ends on June 18th, so make sure to stop by and vote for your favorite kite & color! Double Season Candle Light & Treasure CandlesFrom June 19 to July 2, find Double Seasonal Light and Treasure Candles throughout the world of Sky.Radiance EventFrom June 19 to July 2nd, gather white and cyan blue (corrected…
- ‘The Art of Sky’ Returns! - 3 June 2026
As another Sky: Children of the Light anniversary arrives this summer, thatgamecompany is excited to share a new release on its horizon. The Sky team invites players to walk down memory lane in the next installment of Sky’s art book series, as The Art of Sky: Gratitude To Nesting (2019-2024) launches this summer! With never-before-seen illustrations and behind-the-scenes commentary, this release dives into key adventure seasons, realm expansions, and event celebrations that redefined the game’s landscape. From the mindful Greeting Shaman and the homely Nesting Guide to the royal visitor of The Little Prince and the ethereal AURORA—every chapter showcases the beautiful visuals and craftsmanship behind these story arcs. Studio members Jennie Kong (Narrative Writer) and Yuichiro Tanabe (Visual Development Lead) team up once again to co-author the art book. Across 245 pages, and with contri…
- Days of Color - 29 May 2026
During Days of Color, let’s fill the skies with colorful kites and let our light shine bright! 🌈 We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with The Trevor Project to support their mission of providing life-saving resources for vulnerable youth. Half of each charity IAP purchased will support these efforts!Thank you, Sky Kids. Together, we make a difference 🩵
- Update 33.5 - 26 May 2026
Greetings, Adventurers!Update 33.5 is launching today on Android, Huawei, iOS, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam!For a preview of what’s coming to Sky, be sure to check out May’s This Month in Sky! Update highlightsFor a quick overview of the update highlights, check out this video: New Features / Improvements Quality of Life improvementsSeason candles now mark the Daily Quest realm.Added a daily Quest: Wave to a PlayerAviary UpdateWe’re making updates to Aviary Village to create a smoother, more intuitive, and more connected experience as you explore. While these changes may take some time to adjust to, we believe they’ll improve the experience for both new and experienced players alike. Layout & Location ChangesChanged the layout of Aviary Village.Moved the Portals, Café, and Closet to the Aviary Plaza.Moved the Shared Memory Shrine to the edge of the Plaza, next to the steps leading to…
- This Month in Sky: May 2026 Edition - 5 May 2026
Hello, Adventurers! Welcome to “This Month in Sky”, where we share Sky news, community activities, and creations from Sky Kids around the world. May will be a fun month! Coming up, we have patch 33.5, Days of Treasure, and Days of Color! Read on for details. Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT. Sky NewsUpdate 33.5May 26thIt’s almost time for our next update! 33.5 will help us prepare Sky for upcoming events, as well as bring its own list of fresh improvements and bug fixes. Keep an eye out on our social media and Patch Notes pages (linked at the bottom of This Month in Sky) for details. Days of TreasureMay 8th - 21stDays of Treasure has returned! Grab a shovel, join the spirits, and follow clues to uncover hidden treasure.Sky Kids can collect up to five Event Tickets per day by participating in the event, as well as finding fifteen Event Tickets scattered around Treas…
- Announcing Sky Creator Space! - 4 May 2026
From day one, Sky creators have amazed us with the imagination and joy you bring to the realms. Your art, videos, and stories transform everyday moments into something magical, connecting players across the world in meaningful ways. Now, we’re building on that incredible spirit. The energy, creativity, and joy we have seen for the Sky Creator Awards inspired us to take things even further, by creating a dedicated space where every creator, no matter your style or experience level, can learn, share, and grow together.Welcome to the Sky Creator Space.This new program brings creators together in a vibrant community centered on celebrating creativity, fostering connection, and sharing kindness and light– across Sky and beyond.Visit the official website to learn more: www.thatskygame.com/creator-space/ Join the official Discord: http://discord.gg/thatskygame Thank you for sharing your creati…
- Hotfix 33.2 - April 29, 2026 - 29 April 2026
Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix! Changes and fixes in this update include: \ Fixed an issue where some characters were not scaling correctly in the Challenge Rules section UI\ Fixed some missing localization for Season of Carnival text\ Fixed an issue where players using an external controller were unable to throw the ball challenge prop\ Fixed an issue where sometimes players couldn't see UI elements when joining another player in a Shared Space ChallengeFix for the softlock that affected some accounts if they hadn't completed the Aviary tutorial content when Season of Carnival began\ Fixed an issue where friend names could shift when changing Constellation pages\ Fixed an issue where the chat icon would not appear above avatars who sent chat messages\ Fixed an issue where Spirit companions would leave when trying to take them on an adventure\ Fixed an issue that prevented the…
