Highlights:
- Sky’s anniversary event returns this month as a two-week celebration featuring in-game parties and limited currency items.
- thatgamecompany heads to Gamescom in August to break a world record and offer attendees a chance to celebrate the event and get an exclusive preview of Sky’s flight to PC.
- Players around the world will also enjoy an encore of AURORA’s legendary experiential concert in Sky’s Coliseum, alongside the return of the concert in-game event.
Santa Monica, Calif. – July 18, 2023 – thatgamecompany is honoring Sky: Children of the Light’s four-year anniversary today by treating the internationally beloved game’s community to a summer full of celebrations. In addition to several fan assemblies planned for Asia, South America and the U.S., the award-winning developer adds something special: thousands of community members can venture to Gamescom in August for the long-awaited first hands-on of Sky on PC… and players around the world can be a part of gaming history as thatgamecompany attempts to break a world record for most players together on a single screen with its proprietary technology behind Sky. But players don’t need to wait until August to gather for the anniversary fun as the popular birthday event returns alongside a brand-new prairie level, “Season of Moments,” available now.
Introducing an exciting array of updates and events, thatgamecompany has something to captivate experienced Sky kids and new players alike, including:
- Fly Through a Two-Week In-Game Anniversary Event in July - Sky: Children of the Light’s four-year anniversary celebrations just kicked off on Monday, July 17, as thatgamecompany brought back the memorable in-game party event in which players don their birthday crowns and join a plethora of activities. The lively event will bring hundreds of players together in a dance floor celebration. Players will also see the return of limited event currency items, including cakes, guitars, happy birthday music sheets, props, and more.
- Digitally Capture Sky’s Untamed Beauty - The festive “Season of Moments” is here, and players can saddle up for adventure as they explore a brand-new prairie level based on Yellowstone National Park. Sky kids can connect with nature while collaboratively exploring gorgeous, wide-open plains and capturing each moment with new photography tools, including a selfie mode.
- Gamescom: Sky Official World Record Breaking Event - On Friday, Aug. 25, Gamescom attendees and fellow Sky players will become a part of a remarkable moment in gaming as thatgamecompany attempts to make multiplayer history for video games and reach a world record of concurrent players in a single screen. Players in person and around the world will come together via proprietary technology and break online game boundaries.
- Gamescom: Sky Embarks on a New Journey - Attendees will get a glimpse into the future with a firsthand look at Sky on PC with an exclusive onsite Steam play test in Hall Nine. Sky fans can also wishlist the PC version on Steam; details on a virtual play test are coming soon!
- Relive Sky’s One-of-a-Kind Concert - From Sunday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 3, Sky kids will relive the in-game musical journey alongside thousands of other players in-game. During this encore event, seasonal items will return including items and cosmetics initially only available during the performance.
“Sky’s 4th anniversary soars with a mix of achievement and gratitude,” said Jenova Chen, CEO and creative director of thatgamecompany. “As I reflect on Sky’s journey, I celebrate the connections fostered and the impact Sky has had on the hearts of players. The shared moments and unwavering support propel us forward. This new benchmark speaks to that connectedness and demonstrates what a caring community and video games as a whole can accomplish.”
Fans can follow @thatskygame on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, join its Discord community, or follow @thatgamecompany on Twitch to stay informed on Sky: Children of the Light updates.
About thatgamecompany
thatgamecompany is committed to developing broadly accessible, artistic, emotional and enriching experiences, including award-winning titles Flow, Flower, Journey and Sky: Children of the Light. Its accolades include an induction into the Smithsonian’s permanent collection, and most recently a 2023 Webby Award for an in-game concert that connected 4,000 players in a single instance. Its hope is to expand the range of emotional experiences possible in video games, so that it can be enjoyed and loved by people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
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