SKYFEST DRAWS OVER 300,000 PLAYERS IN PERSON TO CELEBRATE SKY: CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT; MOOMIN COLLAB REVEALED
Commemorating five years of Sky, the Tokyo and Chengdu convention-style events were mirrored within the game via a new cloud streaming service.
Santa Monica, Calif. – July 15, 2024 – Sky: Children of the Light, thatgamecompany’s beloved open-world adventure game, 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.
For more details on SkyFest, in-game streaming, and the upcoming Moomin collab, visit Sky’s official blog: thatskygame.com.
Sky: Children of the Light is available to play on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5 and mobile devices.
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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 10,000 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.
About Moomin
The Moomins were created by Tove Jansson, painter, illustrator, author and one of Finland’s key artists. Moomin Characters Oy Ltd. is the official body responsible for all Moomin copyright supervision. The company was founded by Tove Jansson and her brother Lars Jansson in 1958 and the company is still run by family members. All of the Moominvalley characters are globally registered trademarks. Moomin will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025. The Sky partnership was negotiated by licensing agent, King Features, on behalf of brand owner, Moomin Characters.
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