Sky: Children of the Light news & patch notes

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’ Nests

• Fixed a prop-related crash affecting some players after downloading 34.0

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 Johanna, Theo’s wife and the quiet force who carried Vincent’s legacy forward, you will piece together the story behind the paintings and discover that what we call genius was also, and always, an act of love. Dear Van Gogh is their story, as much as his.

Art You Can Walk Through

Explore beautiful, playable environments made from Van Gogh's best known paintings, from sunlit fields in the Netherlands to the glowing night skies that only he could imagine. Each and every landscape is a work of art in motion, rendered in his bold, expressive brushstroke style and alive with the emotion he poured into every canvas.

Paint the World with Others

Just as Van Gogh was never truly alone in his creative journey, neither are you. Use Sky’s signature brushstroke mechanic to collaborate with other players, bringing color and light back to the world together. Because some things are simply more beautiful when shared.

Return to the Real World, Evolved

At the end of the experience, pause and look back at what you experienced. You’re welcome to reflect on and share what you observed and what moved you. Dear Van Gogh in Sky is more than just a game, it is an invitation to see one of history’s greatest artists in a new light, and question everything you thought you knew about the story behind the art.

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 & Improvements

Quality of Life improvements

• The size of Season Candle fire is now visually representing the amount of the Candle Light pick up.

Expression Menu Categorization

Experimental Feature With the Expression Menu Categorization, emotes and gestures are now organized into 6 collapsible categories instead of one long list:

• Gesture

• Cheerful

• Dance

• Performance

• Somber

• Group

How 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 system

As we continue updating and improving the Friendship system for both Player-to-Player and Spirits, we're introducing a few new features that we hope will improve your experience.

• \ Added Relationship Expression Upgrade Tutorial Players viewing their Player Friendship menu for the first time after unlocking a social expression upgrade will see a brief tutorial that shows how to use them. 

• Updated Friendship System Info Cards Pressing "Info" or "?" while a Friendship menu is open will now display info cards that illustrate aspects of the new system.

• Added a simplified companion representation for Dear Van Gogh seasonal spirits.

• All items are now visible in a locked Friendship Tier

• The friend limit is now capped at 2,000 friends. Players who are already at or above this limit will need to remove some friends before they can add new ones.

Presence

Experimental Feature

Friend suggestions

A star will now appear within Presence players as a friend suggestion. Joining a starred player is optional and all friends and golden Presence players remain joinable whether or not they have a star.

Buddy System Integration

Players in Presence will now show when they're requesting a guide. A guide request icon will appear over the player's head, similar to an emote.

Improved interactions

• Players will display a temporary icon when they acquire items such as Season Passes, Season Candles, or items tied to charity donations, and more, while in Presence.

• Players will now orient themselves based on where they're looking while standing still.

• Players no longer show when they're actively in a quest, reducing visual clutter.

Added Presence to more Realms

Presence has been added to Daylight Prairie and Valley of Triumph.

Speech to Chat

• Speech to Chat can now be toggled on/off from the Settings menu! To toggle, go to Settings > Audio > Speech to Chat. 

• When disabled, the Speech to Chat microphone icon will no longer appear and the controls to activate it will not work. 

• The setting is only visible on Speech to Chat supported devices.

Bug fixes

Items in Bold are representing a fix for something players reported to us. Please keep reporting bugs, it helps us improve the quality of the game!

Gameplay 

• The Hopeful Steward Eden Quest can now be completed correctly.

• Props no longer automatically equip when sitting at a piano. 

• The Season of Enchantment Guide now correctly appears in Aviary Village during quest progression. 

• Hearts and collectibles are now correctly available after unlocking a new Friendship Tier with a Season Guide/Spirit.

• Fixed an issue where the TGC Wireframe Cape granted access to the TGC Office area outside of the event.

• Fixed an issue where players who had not unlocked High Five were unable to send Hearts.

• Fixed an exploit where players could use Shared Space to travel through levels.

• Fixed an issue where additional copies of an item were not added to a player's inventory after purchase.

• STAR Pins now correctly unlock all emote levels after using the spell. 

• Fixed an issue where players could receive rewards more than once per day for a given Challenge.

• The Days of Bloom STAR Pin now correctly enable the garden, fences and picnic blanket.

• Fixed an issue where Sky Kids would stand up and become movable after interacting with the piano. Sky Kids will now remain stationary while playing.

• Sky Kid legs no longer clip and bend incorrectly when flying. 

• The Season of Moments Guide now correctly stays in the level after skipping a cutscene.

• When reliving the Playfighting Herbalist’s story, the right spirit is now using the playfighting emote. 

• The Presence system no longer prevents players from using the Buddy system.

• The STAR Pin Crab Curse spell now correctly applies to the group when handholding with friends. 

• Option to High Five with Stewie now appears immediately instead of after a short delay. ✋

• Fixed an issue where placing multiple props in a shared space and then interacting with them would disable customization between props.

• The Child of Light in the Rebirth scene no longer has a Friendship menu. 

• Fixed an issue in Aviary Village where a player would teleport back to their challenge when trying to travel to another level.

Level fixes

• Fixed an issue where a permanent red dot appeared in the closet after unlocking the Drone Camera Upgrade. 

• Fixed an issue where rain particle effects would remain fixed at the location where the player was last hit by rain, instead of updating to match the player's position.

• The Lemonade Stand in the Season of Carnival Level is now correctly positioned and no longer floats midair. 

• Fixed avatar occlusion that would happen in the Wind Path Level.

• Fixed flags flickering on the mast of the main boat in the Season of Carnival level. 

• Removed an unusual water spot in a tunnel in The Hidden Forest level.

• Removed a pink object in The Hidden Forest level.

• Fixed shaders during level transitions in The Isle of Dawn, Daylight Prairie and The Hidden Forest.

User Interface

• Fixed an issue where challenges with longer titles caused the difficulty indicator to display incorrectly.

• Fixed an issue where the 'Tap to Update' prompt did not open the device's app store when a new version was released.

• Added localized Charity Item tag to the Sky Web Store.

• Fixed an issue where chat boxes would appear blank with no text.

• The correct hint text is now displayed when tapping on the ? prompt in the Constellation. 

• Fixed an issue with a lack of details for items in the Season of Passage Guide tree.

Outfits & Props

• Fixed clipping issues with the Raven Cape.

• Anniversary IAPs have been moved from the main IAP menu to the returning IAP menu.

Audio

• Fixed an issue where a bubble popping sound would play unexpectedly when the players had headphones connected and playing sound from another application.

• Fixed an issue on PC where audio preferences (e.g. Master Volume) were not applied on initial boot, causing audio to play at default settings until the Audio menu was opened.

• Improved game audio responsiveness and latency on mobile.

Known Issues

You can find updated lists of known issues on our Support site: https://bit.ly/SkyKnownIssues

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!

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 News

Update 34.0

July 14th

Our 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 Gogh

July 17th - October 1st

Sky’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 beauty of his final years.

You can find more information at https://www.thatskygame.com/dearvangogh/.

2026 Anniversary Event

July 3rd - 23rd

Thatgamecompany recently had its 20th anniversary, and Sky is now turning seven! That means it’s time for our annual birthday bash across Aviary and the office – talk to Patchchan to teleport to the Anniversary version of Aviary and take part in the fun. Favorite activities such as the pool party makeover will be available, as well as a portal to the TGC office, where you can find some new faces wandering the halls and a party on the rooftop. The Sky Creator Awards will take place during the anniversary celebrations, too! Read the dedicated section under “Community Announcements” for more information.

Days of Sunlight

July 31st - August 20th

Grab your surfboard and get ready for some summer fun! Join the spirits in Hidden Forest to relax, splash in the water, and test your surfing skills. 

Traveling Spirits

• July 2nd - 5th

• July 16th - 19th

• July 30th - August 2nd

Community Announcements

Sky Creator Awards

Saturday, July 11th at 11:00pm PDT (UTC -7)

It’s time for the 2026 Sky Creator Awards! Join us in the Sky Cinema to see some amazing creations from the Sky community, a special message from Jenova, and some exclusive sneak peeks. During the show, audience members will have the opportunity to collect Light, see the result of the Traveling Spirit vote, and even grab a special hat cosmetic to mark the occasion!

Community Eden Run

July 17th at 4:30pm

Join us for another chaotic foray into the storm. Festival tech will be enabled, and we’ll have some staff members broadcasting their Sky Kids so everyone can join in as they make their way through Eden.

Special Sky Anniversary Stage Schedule

Player Interviews continue, but this month we have a special schedule to help celebrate Sky’s seventh birthday! See below for dates and times. All times in PDT

• July 3rd

  • 5:00pm Player Interviews

• July 6th

  • 4:00am Player Interviews

  • 11:00am Dev Meet Up

• July 7th

  • 10:30am Creator Troupe Meet Up

  • 5:00pm Player Interviews

• July 8th

  • 4:00am Creator Performance

  • 10:00am Creator Performance

  • 11:00am Dev Meet Up

  • 5:00pm Dev Meet Up

• July 9th

  • 4:00am Player Interviews

  • 10:30am Creator Troupe Meet Up

  • 5:00pm Player Interviews

• July 10th

  • 5:00pm Dev Meet Up

• July 11th

  • 9:30pm Creator Awards Pre-Show Interviews

• July 13th

  • 4:00am Player Interviews

  • 11:00am Dev Meet Up

• July 14th

  • 10:30am Creator Troupe Meet Up

  • 5:00pm Player Interviews

• July 15th

  • 4:00am Creator Troupe Meet Up

  • 4:30am Photo Op: Blue Carpet Stage

  • 10:00am Creator Performance

  • 11:00am Dev Meet Up

  • 5:00pm Dev Meet Up

• July 16th

  • 4:00am Player Interviews

  • 10:30am Creator Troupe Meet Up

  • 5:00pm Player Interviews

• July 21st

  • 10:00am Creator Performance

  • 5:00pm Player Interviews

• July 22nd

  • 4:00am Player Interviews

  • 5:00pm Dev Meet Up

• July 23rd

  • 4:00am Creator Troupe Meet Up

  • 4:30am Photo Op: Blue Carpet Stage

  • 5:00pm Player Interviews

• July 28, and July 30 at 4:00pm we resume using the previous Interview schedule

Sky Creator Features

If you’d like to learn more about our content creator program or check out a few of the many amazing Sky content creators out there, you can check out our webpage: https://bit.ly/TMiSCreatorTroupe

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#ThatSkyGame Player Submissions

👀 Would you like to see more content from other Sky kids? Would you like to be featured in next month’s edition? Use #ThatSkyGame on social media to search for even more Sky creations, or to share your own!

Credits in this section are based on where images were shared using the #thatskygame tag. Some featured content may include other players’ characters or creations, such as avatars or Shared Spaces. We hope this glimpse of the Sky community’s creativity inspires you to explore more creations and share your own!

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Need More Information?

You can find information posted on the in-game News board, and available through Sky’s gear menu and Support tabs. You can also use the links below.

Contact our Player Support team, including our Trust & Safety specialists, here:

https://bit.ly/TMiSContactUs

Check our Known Issues section for current major bugs players should be aware of:

https://bit.ly/TMiSKnownIssues

Please read our Patch Notes section for information about each game update, including new game content and bug fixes:

https://bit.ly/TMiSPatchNotes

Want to see more of us on social media? Check out our Linktree!

https://bit.ly/TMiSLinktreeSky

Join our official global Discord community:

https://bit.ly/TMiSDiscord

For other Sky news, make sure to keep an eye on our website and blog pages:

https://bit.ly/TMiSthatskygame

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!

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

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 will now be able to correctly use it. 

• \ Fixed a crash that would happen when interacting with Seasonal Spirits from the constellation.

Changes to Presence

Great news! Over the last few days, Presence has been extended to appear in the Social Areas of the following realms:

• Daylight Prairie

• Hidden Forest

• Valley of Triumph

• Golden Wasteland

With Presence, you'll be able to discover and join nearby Sky Kids more easily throughout the world of Sky, making it easier to share moments as you explore and adventure together. 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!

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 and resilience, but also the question that his works keep asking across the centuries: what makes his art endure? At thatgamecompany, we have always believed that games can carry the same emotional truth as other classic artistic media. This interactive Van Gogh experience is our tribute to the love and devotion behind Vincent van Gogh and his family. Jenova Chen, CEO and Creative Director

About Dear Van Gogh

Step into a living canvas in Dear Van Gogh, where art, emotion and human connection intertwine. Embark on a journey to bring Van Gogh’s masterpieces into the light, traveling inside his paintings to witness his earliest uncertainties, his Paris awakening, and the fragile beauty of his final years.

At the heart of this experience are the letters between Van Gogh and his brother Theo, a decades-long exchange of doubt, wonder and unfailing devotion that make Van Gogh’s art possible in the first place. Through them, players discover the full depth of that bond: Vincent’s lifelong struggles, Theo’s steadfast belief, and a correspondence that became one of history’s most remarkable artistic records.

Guided by Theo’s wife, Johanna, players become quiet witnesses to a life shaped as much by that invisible support as by Van Gogh’s own restless vision. Through her, players learn how the birth of her son inspired Vincent into a new era of painting, along with her tireless work to promote Van Gogh’s paintings after his tragic death at age 37.

Blending exploration and emotional storytelling, Dear Van Gogh invites players to feel the weight and warmth of that family bond, to discover that art, at its most basic, rarely endures alone. Players can explore 3D recreations of some of Van Gogh’s most iconic works of art in-game, each brought to life in his distinctive bold, swirling brushstroke style, evocative of the Post-Impressionism style he helped popularize. 

Dear Van Gogh will be available on July 17, 2026 through the Sky: Children of the Light game app on iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.

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 News

Sky at Future Game Show! 

Keep an eye out for a special announcement at the Future Game Show on June 6th, 2026. 

Season of Carnival

The 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 Color

This 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 Candles

From June 19 to July 2, find Double Seasonal Light and Treasure Candles throughout the world of Sky.

Radiance Event

From June 19 to July 2nd, gather white and cyan blue (corrected on 06/08) dyes - the TGC colors - in celebration of our 20th anniversary.

Get ready for Sky’s Anniversary! 

Anniversary celebrations start on July 3rd, 2026 so make sure to follow our social media announcements and July’s This Month in Sky for more information!

Traveling Spirits

• June 4th - 7th 

• June 18th - 21st

• Group Spirit visit June 19th - July 2nd

Community Announcements

Player Interviews in Aviary Village

Tethys is continuing her interview activities in Sky! Join her and her guests at the Aviary stage at 4:00pm PDT on the dates listed below:

• June 2nd

• June 4th

• June 11th

• June 16th

• June 18th

• June 23rd

• June 25th

• June 30th

Community Eden Run

June 12th, 4:30pm

Join us for another chaotic foray into the storm. Festival tech will be enabled, and we’ll have some staff members broadcasting their Sky Kids so everyone can join in as they make their way through Eden.

Sky Creator Features

If you’d like to learn more about our content creator program or check out a few of the many amazing Sky content creators out there, you can check out our webpage:

https://bit.ly/TMiSCreatorTroupe

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Need More Information?

You can find information posted on the in-game News board, and available through Sky’s gear menu and Support tabs. You can also use the links below.

Contact our Player Support team, including our Trust & Safety specialists, here:

https://bit.ly/TMiSContactUs

Check our Known Issues section for current major bugs players should be aware of:

https://bit.ly/TMiSKnownIssues

Please read our Patch Notes section for information about each game update, including new game content and bug fixes:

https://bit.ly/TMiSPatchNotes

Want to see more of us on social media? Check out our Linktree!

https://bit.ly/TMiSLinktreeSky

Join our official global Discord community:

https://bit.ly/TMiSDiscord

For other Sky news, make sure to keep an eye on our website and blog pages:

https://bit.ly/TMiSthatskygame

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 contributions from season designers, artists, writers, and engineers, the book explores the creative journey behind the final artwork: featuring never-before-seen illustrations, behind-the-scenes commentary, and insights from the people who helped bring these adventures to life.

Beginning with Sky: Light Awaits beta, the art book dives into the origins, creative process, challenges, and surprises behind key milestones in Sky’s development. Dedicated chapters spotlight eight major adventure seasons that redefined the game’s artistic and narrative landscape:

• Enchantment

• Sanctuary

• Prophecy

• The Little Prince

• Abyss

• AURORA

• Moments

• Revival

Additional chapters revisit the remaining adventure seasons and celebrations that connected players across 2019-2024, from Gratitude and Dreams to Nine-Colored Deer and Nesting, alongside beloved annual events like Days of Bloom, Mischief, Feast, and more.

From early environment concepts to spirit designs, emotional story moments, and technical experimentation, the book offers a closer look at how each season took shape behind the scenes.

A New STAR Feature Experience

Like the first art book, The Art of Sky: Gratitude To Nesting also includes a special STAR feature! Embedded within every copy is a STAR chip compatible with iPhone and Android devices. By scanning the book, players can unlock an in-game book accessory along with new interactive content. Place the book within the spaces of eight featured adventure seasons to discover concept artwork and hear audio commentary directly from the artists who helped create each vision.

Whether revisiting familiar memories or uncovering artwork never shown before, the STAR feature offers a new way to connect Sky’s in-game world with the creative process behind it.

The Art of Sky: Gratitude To Nesting (2019–2024) launches summer 2026 for $100 USD (plus shipping). Pre-orders open June 1, 2026 at 18:00 via thatskyshop.com. 

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 🩵

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 highlights

For a quick overview of the update highlights, check out this video:

New Features / Improvements

Quality of Life improvements

• Season candles now mark the Daily Quest realm.

• Added a daily Quest: Wave to a Player

Aviary Update

We’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 Changes

• Changed 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 the Café.

• The Mural is now located above the Closet.

• The Map Shrine has moved to the former Cinema location.

• The Windpaths entrance is now near Aviary entrance, in the hills above the shops on the left side. 

• The Cinema has moved between the Aviary News Board and the Nest.

  • The Cinema entrance now leads directly into the Cinema and is no longer connected to the Hall of Stories.

• The Home Portal is now in the tutorial area before entering the Village.

• Items not mentioned in this list have not been moved.

Shops & Features

• Removed the Aviary Shop.

  • The Moth, Sparrow and Spell Box can now be found in the Clothing Shop.

  • The Journey Pack is now in the tgc Office.

  • The Spell Box can now be found in the Carnival area.

• Traveling Spirits will now appear in the archway between the Portals and the Closet.

Additional Changes

• Consolidated Aviary spawn points into a single spawn location at the Village entrance.

• Added more ambient behaviors for Spirits in Aviary.

• Redesigned the Aviary entrance.

• Friendship Trees can now be accessed by interacting with Spirits in Aviary Village

Please continue sharing your feedback with our team as you explore the updated Aviary Village!

Player to Player Friendship system

Relationship unlocks have been reorganized into a tier-based progression system instead of the previous tree structure, following the Spirit Friendship system model.

• Unlocks are now grouped into progression tiers.

• Acquiring unlocks within a friendship menu grants progress toward the next relationship tier.

• Reaching new tiers unlocks additional friendship interactions and rewards.

New Ways to Build Relationship Progress

You can now increase relationship progress through more social activities:

• Sending a Heart Gift now contributes progress toward the next relationship tier.

• Lighting a friend’s daily candle also grants relationship progress.

• Completing Eden alongside other players will increase progression with each participating player in the group.

Expanded Friendship Emotes

Additional friendship emote levels have been added.

• Certain emotes can now be upgraded further with friends.

• New levels provide expanded expressions and interactions between players.

Enhanced Spirit personality systems

Spirits around Aviary Village are more lively than ever, with enhanced idle behaviors that help the world feel even more alive and immersive as you explore.

• Spirits are now more active in Aviary.

• Spirits will use personality-related emotes to express themselves. 

Furniture & Props dyeing

Props can now be dyed: 

• By interacting with the prop after it has been placed. 

• At the Aviary Dye shop

Other additions:

• 2 dye sets can be saved by item

• Dyeable items are displayed in the closet with a dye drop icon, same as outfits. 

Bug fixes

Items in Bold are representing a fix for something players reported to us. Please keep reporting bugs, it helps us improve the quality of the game!

Gameplay & Quality of Life

• Fixed an issue preventing players from burning Dark Plants. 

• Fixed Spirit Friendship progression. Players now correctly gain Friendship progression by inviting Spirits as their companions.

• The Daily Music challenge now correctly provides Light rewards.

• Fix a desync issue that occurs when players transitioned between levels while riding the Fortune Plush Mount. 

• Pianos no longer force the player to stand up while playing Music Sheets.

• Removed a progression blocker for Season of Carnival quest 4. Quest 4 can now be completed during the same session as Quest 3.

• Season of Carnival Spirit Moments no longer display a “Game data is corrupt” message when interacting with Spirits.

• Season of Carnival boats are now correctly networked, and their movement no longer appear desynced between players. 

• Using dyed cosmetics no longer applies dye color on the Fortune Plush Mount. 

• Umbrella Props no longer unequip when tapping the screen.

• The Days of Bloom Sunflower Dress clipping issue has been resolved. 

• Season of Carnival Quests 1 and 4 now correctly displays placeable objects in the Menu. 

Level fixes

• Fixed a terrain issue where players could get stuck in Hidden Forest.

• Added missing candles at the end of Golden Wastelands on Playstation. 

• Fixed a hole in the ground in Hidden Forest that caused players to fall through the floor. 

• Fixed a large level gap that could block progression during onboarding. 

• The Season of Shattering guide no longer flies high in the sky and is now easier to access after quest completion. (Yes, even if you’re a Chibi)

• During Quest 4 of Season of the Two Embers, planks knocked down by the crabs now remain in the level after the cutscene. 

• The little traveling rock heard about an absolutely amazing scene in the sky: a floating carnival! They asked one of the jellyfish to give them a ride up to the giant, festive ship. There was so much to do, the rock spent days rolling around and exploring! They lounged by a "pool", jumped on balloons, and even got mistaken for a cannonball a few times by the Sky Kids running around the area. After the cannonball incident, the rock found a quiet place to reflect on their latest adventure and relax a bit before rejoining the fun.

User Interface

• Season of Carnival is now correctly translated in Italian. Happy carnevale!

• The game creation menu prompt no longer appears when players are already creating content.

Outfits & Props

• The two Journey Packs added to the IAP store have been moved back to the Aviary shop. 

• The Season of Carnival has restocked its popcorn! Popcorn spells are now correctly distributed at the popcorn stand… boat? 

Audio

• The Airship Music Sheet now uses the correct key.

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 News

Update 33.5

May 26th

It’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 Treasure

May 8th - 21st

Days 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 Treasure Reef as one-time pickups.

Days of Color

May 29th - June 18th

For this year’s Days of Color, get ready to fill the sky! Choose your favorite kite shapes and send them soaring in this year’s celebration.

Sky Kids can collect up to five Event Tickets per day by participating in the event, as well as finding fifteen Event Tickets around the event area as one-time pickups.

Traveling Spirits

• May 7th - 10th

• May 21st - 24th

Community Announcements

Sky Creator Awards

The official nominees have been announced! Head over to https://www.thatskygame.com/creatorawards2026/ to cheer on your favorite creators and see more details for the event.

thatgamecompany’s 20th Anniversary!

On May 15th, thatgamecompany turns 20, and we couldn’t be more grateful to celebrate this milestone with you! From Flow to Flower, Journey to Sky: Children of the Light, none of it would have meant anything without the players who showed up, stayed, and made these worlds their own. Thank you for playing and for being a part of this journey. Follow our TGC social media channels such as https://bit.ly/TGCInstagram for special celebratory content as we mark this moment together.

Player Interviews on the In-Game Stage

Tethys is continuing her interview activities in Sky! Join her and her guests at the Aviary stage at 4:00pm PDT on the dates listed below:

• May 5th

• May 7th

• May 12th

• May 14th

• May 19th

• May 21st

Community Eden Run

May 29th, 4:30pm

Join us for another chaotic foray into the storm. Festival tech will be enabled, and we’ll have some staff members broadcasting their Sky Kids so everyone can join in as they make their way through Eden.

UPDATE: The Community Eden Run this month has been postponed. We'll update you as soon as we have it back on the schedule! Thank you for your understanding.

Sky Creator Features

If you’d like to learn more about our content creator program or check out a few of the many amazing Sky content creators out there, you can check out our webpage:

https://bit.ly/TMiSCreatorTroupe

yyk718 on X

that.little.moth on Instagram

suzumenosky on X

greyowl22tm on Instagram

gimme.oof on Instagram

amekkoro_sky on X

#ThatSkyGame Player Submissions

👀 Would you like to see more content from other Sky kids? Would you like to be featured in next month’s edition? Use #ThatSkyGame on social media to search for even more Sky creations, or to share your own!

Credits in this section are based on where images were shared using the #thatskygame tag. Some featured content may include other players’ characters or creations, such as avatars or Shared Spaces. We hope this glimpse of the Sky community’s creativity inspires you to explore more creations and share your own!

Shared by waterlily50.bsky.social on Bluesky

Shared by miiplue.bsky.social on Bluesky

Shared by cryrosaur on Instagram

Need More Information?

You can find information posted on the in-game News board, and available through Sky’s gear menu and Support tabs. You can also use the links below.

Contact our Player Support team, including our Trust & Safety specialists, here:

https://bit.ly/TMiSContactUs

Check our Known Issues section for current major bugs players should be aware of:

https://bit.ly/TMiSKnownIssues

Please read our Patch Notes section for information about each game update, including new game content and bug fixes:

https://bit.ly/TMiSPatchNotes

Want to see more of us on social media? Check out our Linktree!

https://bit.ly/TMiSLinktreeSky

Join our official global Discord community:

https://bit.ly/TMiSDiscord

For other Sky news, make sure to keep an eye on our website and blog pages:

https://bit.ly/TMiSthatskygame

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 creativity with us. We can’t wait to continue on this journey of shining together.

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 Challenge

• Fix 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 music challenge from granting light

• \ Fixed an issue that prevented Nintendo players from accepting friend codes

Welcome to the Wandering Carnival! 🎪

Friendly faces have returned to put on a show for all Sky Kids, but they need your help to set up! Unleash your creativity as you build and participate in exciting new shared Space Space Challenges ⛳️

Are you ready? The carnival awaits 🎉

Changes and fixes in this update include:

• Additional fixes for the 33.0 “Tap to Update” issues that iOS and Steam users experienced
  • Please note: iOS users may receive this update over the next few days. Steam users should be able to download the hotfix now.

Greetings, Adventurers!

Update 33.0 is live on Android, Huawei, iOS, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam!

For a preview of what’s coming to Sky, be sure to check out April’s This Month in Sky!

Update highlights

For a quick overview of the update highlights, check out this video:

New Features / Improvements

Quality of Life improvements

Candles

• The size of the Candle Light is now visually representing the size of the Candle Wax pick up.

• Added Candle Wax to the Hermit Valley Slide race.

Button Selection Priority

Improved button selection priority for Gamepad and Keyboard & Mouse in high-traffic locations.

• Constellation Pads in Home and Aviary Village

• Outfit Shrines in all Maps & Nest

• All Meditation Pads

• Candle Wax pick ups

• All buttons with a red indicator

Shared Creation & Message Boat Prices

• Beginning with this update, basic Shared Spaces, Shared Memories, and Message Boats will all cost one regular candle.

Presence (Beta)

Presence brings the world of Sky to life like never before! Designed to fully embrace its massively multiplayer nature, this feature allows players to connect and discover nearby players and transforms the experience to genuinely shared gameplay. 

Please note that Presence is currently in a limited beta and is subject to change.

• With the 33.0 update, Presence will be gradually rolled out to a randomly selected group of players as we monitor server performance. Not all players will have access at this stage.

• In this update, this feature is available exclusively in Aviary Village to the randomly selected players.

New Presence Menu Button

• Unlocks after completing Hidden Forest.

• Replaces the Buddy Request button in the Wing Menu.

• Activating the button triggers a visual effect that reveals nearby players using Presence.

• Presence can be toggled from the Menu.

Presence Feature

• Most players revealed through Presence can be joined instantly.

  • Friends

    • Appear as fully shaded, simplified moths.

  • Players using DND spells, blocked players

    • Will not appear in Presence.

  • Player states in Presence

    • Blue ethereal players and Embers are not joinable.

    • Gold ethereal players and friends are joinable.

• Introduces a new model for representing remote players:

  • Improved animation including standing, sitting, running, stopping, flying, and wing flaps.

  • Chirps when players chat or use expressions.

  • Displays a small flame when a player has their candle out.

  • Players become Embers when idle or AFK.

Constellation Improvements

Take control of your social experience with the new friend list view! You can now view all of your friends from an alphabetized list to easily manage connections, making room for the people who matter most. This update not only keeps your friends organized, but also improves visibility, ensuring a smoother experience for everyone.

• Added a List View toggle in the upper-right corner of the Friends Constellation, allowing you to switch between Constellation view and List view.

• In List View, you can tap the pencil icon to enter Edit Mode.

  • Edit Mode lets you select multiple friends at once and remove them at the same time, making it easier to manage your friend list.

Multiplayer Shared Memories

By enabling co-creation, Multiplayer Shared Memory strengthens social connection and encourages players to engage more meaningfully with one another. Whether it’s a spontaneous gathering or a coordinated activity, players can now preserve moments that reflect a shared story rather than an individual one. This new option improves storytelling capabilities while maintaining safety for players.

• Added Multiplayer options to the Shared Memory creation system, allowing multiple players to participate in a single recording.

• Introduced a new indicator to show which players are actively recording a Multiplayer Shared Memory.

• Unfriended players will appear as either lit or unlit in recordings, depending on whether the creator has lit them.

• Blocked players will appear as ghosts in recordings.

• When viewing a Multiplayer Shared Memory, blocked players will still appear as ghosts. They may be visible to others watching if those viewers have not blocked them.

• Players who join after recording has started will not be included in the final Shared Memory.

AR Camera

• Added pinch zooming

• Introducing a scale resize feature for markerless flow

• Enabling mesh anchors on iOS for LiDAR devices

Bug fixes

Items in Bold are representing a fix for something players reported to us. Please keep reporting bugs, it helps us improve the quality of the game!

Gameplay & Quality of Life

• Fixed an issue where players' wings appeared depleted when leaving a shared space. 

• Plushie pick up prompt now correctly displays for all players.

• During Season of Lightmending quests, players who toggled the Skip Cutscene setting no longer experience a soft lock when mending a lantern.

• Companion Spirits are dismissed at reset. 

• Players now consistently get affected by Rain, Krills, Dark Water and Storm Rocks in all levels.

• The Season of Lightmending Seasonal Spirits has been removed, they deserve a break!

• The button to record a Shared Memory and Hug a plushie are now different for Mouse & Keyboard, no longer blocking Shared Memory recording if holding a plushie.

• Players can now interact with the door blocking the underwater cave in the Treehouse area in the Hidden Forest.

Level fixes

• Gondolas in Valley of Triumph no longer skip and now float gracefully. 

• Something is happening in Aviary. What is Stewie up to anyways?

User Interface

• The display is no longer distorted after exiting the Support Page when using Portrait Mode.

• Emoticons now display properly on iOS when language is set to Chinese, Japanese or Korean. 

• Traditional Chinese font now has consistent font weight. 

• Social Feed no longer overlaps with Recording buttons in Portrait Mode.

• Friend names no longer display as “?” when set in Arabic & Persian language. 

Outfits & Props

• The Harp Prop Spell now functions properly.

• The Moonlight Lantern Decoration no longer has an invisible object blocking movement when placed in Shared Spaces.

• Days of Fortune Muralist’s Smock no longer stretches when emoting. 

Audio

• Fixed a game Audio distortion issue that would occur on certain devices.  

Known Issues

You can find updated lists of known issues on our Support site: https://bit.ly/SkyKnownIssues

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!

Days of Nature is back! 🐢 🌊

🏖️ Clean up the beach, build bottle sculptures, and uncover clues to discover why the darkness returns each year.

🌊 We're also thrilled to continue our partnership with The Ocean Cleanup in support of real-world ocean cleanup efforts!

See below for more information about the event, which will be available from April 10th through 23rd.

🛠️ Server Maintenance 🛠️

We'll perform a server maintenance on Wednesday, April 8th, starting at 1 PM PDT (UTC-7) for approximately 1 hour.

Servers will be unavailable at this time, so you won’t be able to log into the game.

We're grateful for your understanding 🙏

Changes and fixes in this update include:

• Fix for freezing issues when collecting Winged Light in Orbit

• Fix for various freezing issues in other levels and when transitioning between maps

• \ Fix for some event items not appearing in the shop

Hello, Adventurers! 

Welcome to “This Month in Sky”, where we share Sky news, community activities, and creations from Sky Kids around the world. 

As we say farewell to Season of Lightmending and Days of Bloom, we look forward to Season of Carnival and Days of Nature! Read below for a peek at what’s coming, and make sure to keep an eye on our social media channels for more details in the future.

Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT.

Sky News

Update 33.0

April 14th

Our next major patch is coming out later this month, so make sure to visit our Patch Notes page when it goes live to see the full list of new features, bug fixes, and improvements.

Season of Carnival

April 17th - July 2nd

The Wandering Carnival is arriving! Full of revelry and delight, this group of spirits is bringing a new set of Shared Space challenges and fun antics with them as their huge traveling carnival sails through the skies.

These new challenges bring their own rewards – completing other players’ Shared Space Challenges grants different amounts of Light based on how complex the creation is!

Days of Nature

April 10th - 23rd

Just like in real life, helping our world heal is an ongoing effort that takes many hands.

Activities from previous years are returning, along with a new one – the ability to take unwanted items left on the beach and turn them into beautiful sculptures. Completing these sculptures is a community effort, so make sure to seek out the Grateful Shell Collector once you’re in the event area to get started. 

Sky Creator Awards - Entries Closed

Entries for the 2026 Sky Creator Awards are now closed! 

Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity with us, and thank you to all the Sky Kids around the world who have cheered on their friends and favorite creators. We’re incredibly excited to share the Creator Awards nominees with all of you on May 1st!

Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates, and check out

https://www.thatskygame.com/creatorawards2026

for details about the event. 

Radiance Event: Black & Yellow Light

• April 24th - May 7th

Traveling Spirits

• April 9th - 12th

• April 23rd - 26th

Community Announcements

Sky Hug Challenge

Through April 15th, share hugs with the world! Post hugs on social media using #SkyHugs and #shareskyhugs to join the challenge. Please see

https://www.thatskygame.com/hug

for more information about participation and rewards.

Player Interviews on the In-Game Stage

All throughout the month of April, Tethys is back on the in-game stage for more interviews! Join her and her guests at the Aviary stage at 4:00pm PDT on the dates listed below:

• April 7th

• April 14th

• April 21st

• April 23rd

• April 28th

• April 30th

Community Eden Run

April 17th, 4:00pm

You guessed it! It’s time for another Community Eden Run! Join us for another chaotic foray into the storm. Festival tech will be enabled, and we’ll have some staff members broadcasting their Sky Kids as they make their way through.

Discord Play Sessions

• April 17th, 4:00pm for the Community Eden Run

• The Community Devs will be hosting Play Sessions in the Skycord Stage channel throughout Days of Nature and Season of Carnival. Check out the server's Events tab for the dates and times as they're added to the schedule!

Sky Creator Features

If you’d like to learn more about our content creator program or check out a few of the many amazing Sky content creators out there, you can check out our webpage:

https://bit.ly/TMiSCreatorTroupe

yyk718 on X

suzumenosky on X

MaelstromSky on Discord

greyowl22tm on Instagram

#ThatSkyGame Player Submissions

👀 Would you like to see more content from other Sky kids? Would you like to be featured in next month’s edition? Use #ThatSkyGame on social media to search for even more Sky creations, or to share your own!

Credits in this section are based on where images were shared using the #thatskygame tag. Some featured content may include other players’ characters or creations, such as avatars or Shared Spaces. We hope this glimpse of the Sky community’s creativity inspires you to explore more creations and share your own!

Shared by nagitoucha_sky on Instagram

Shared by thatsky.renkaiya on Instagram

Shared by tobi-s.bsky.social on Bluesky

Shared by akinoyume-sky.bsky.social on Bluesky

Shared by srta.spellman on Discord

Need More Information?

You can find information posted on the in-game News board, and available through Sky’s gear menu and Support tabs. You can also use the links below.

Contact our Player Support team, including our Trust & Safety specialists, here:

https://bit.ly/TMiSContactUs

Check our Known Issues section for current major bugs players should be aware of:

https://bit.ly/TMiSKnownIssues

Please read our Patch Notes section for information about each game update, including new game content and bug fixes:

https://bit.ly/TMiSPatchNotes

Want to see more of us on social media? Check out our Linktree!

https://bit.ly/TMiSLinktreeSky

Join our official global Discord community:

https://bit.ly/TMiSDiscord

For other Sky news, make sure to keep an eye on our website and blog pages:

https://bit.ly/TMiSthatskygame

Changes and fixes in this update include:

• Preparations for Days of Nature on April 10th

• Removing the camera permission requirement for Android devices

• The star icon for favorite/non-favorite friends should no longer appear reversed

• \ The chat keyboard should no longer close immediately when in undocked mode

• Players should no longer be softlocked on the device shelf when initiating a Lightmending challenge

• Spirits should be back to normal when following players on adventures, instead of hovering

• Dye icons should no longer appear greyed out in the menu

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!

• Bloom Sunflower Sundress

• Bloom Sunflower Umbrella

• Bloom Sunflower Stud Earrings

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, get ready to frolic through fields of flowers with Days of Bloom! We also have another community Eden Run in store, and more awesome pieces of art from Sky Kids around the world. 

Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT. 

Sky News

Update 32.7

We have a hotfix planned for March 24th, which will include various bug fixes. Keep an eye on our social media channels and Patch Notes page for full details when it releases.

Days of Bloom

This Days of Bloom brings some extra sunshine to Daylight Prairie! From March 13th through April 2nd, Sunflowers surround the Temple grounds. Work together with the Sky community to water them and see how tall they grow! 

Make sure to check our upcoming blog for more details on this year’s delightful event.

Submissions are Open for the 2026 Sky Creator Awards!

It’s time, Sky Kids! Submissions for this year’s Sky Creator Awards are open!

Whether you’re entering your own content or sharing the creations that have made you smile, get ready to see the Sky community shine.

See our blog for more information: https://bit.ly/TMiSMarchSCABlog

Traveling Spirits

• March 12th - 15th

• March 26th - 29th

Community Announcements

Discord Play Sessions

Join Tethys and Stellify for another Discord Play Session on March 26th at 4:30pm Pacific, where they’ll host another community Eden Run! If you can’t join on Discord, not to worry – you can still join everyone in Eden thanks to Festival Tech, which will be temporarily enabled while this community event takes place. After the Eden Run, the Discord Play Session will wrap up with a visit to Daylight Prairie to unwind with some beautiful Days of Bloom scenery.

Sky Creator Features

If you’d like to learn more about our content creator program or check out a few of the many amazing Sky content creators out there, you can check out our webpage:

https://bit.ly/TMiSCreatorTroupe

sorha01 on Instagram

shng86 on X

Kittysjorney on Instagram

Iridaze’s Stream with Emily W. from TGC

#ThatSkyGame Player Submissions

👀 Would you like to see more content from other Sky kids? Would you like to be featured in next month’s edition? Use #ThatSkyGame on social media to search for even more Sky creations, or to share your own!

Credits in this section are based on where images were shared using the #thatskygame tag. Some featured content may include other players’ characters or creations, such as avatars or Shared Spaces. We hope this glimpse of the Sky community’s creativity inspires you to explore more creations and share your own!

Shared by tobi-s.bsky.social on Bluesky

Shared by kirameku0326.bsky.social on Bluesky

Shared by sesamesky.bsky.social on Bluesky

Shared by stella_astarte on X

Shared by flinigan.bsky.social on Bluesky

Need More Information?

You can find information posted on the in-game News board, and available through Sky’s gear menu and Support tabs. You can also use the links below.

Contact our Player Support team, including our Trust & Safety specialists, here:

https://bit.ly/TMiSContactUs

Check our Known Issues section for current major bugs players should be aware of:

https://bit.ly/TMiSKnownIssues

Please read our Patch Notes section for information about each game update, including new game content and bug fixes:

https://bit.ly/TMiSPatchNotes

Want to see more of us on social media? Check out our Linktree!

https://bit.ly/TMiSLinktreeSky

Join our official global Discord community:

https://bit.ly/TMiSDiscord

For other Sky news, make sure to keep an eye on our website and blog pages:

https://bit.ly/TMiSthatskygame

It’s time, Sky Kids! Submissions for this year’s Sky Creator Awards are open!

How to Submit your Content

First and foremost, your entry must be live on social media. 

You can create new posts or reshare previous posts. Content created between May 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026 is eligible.

Make sure to add the correct hashtags to your social media post!

Add the official event hashtag, #SCA26, as well as one of the official category hashtags to your post's caption.

Category hashtags:

• #SkyVisualArts

• #SkyCrafts

• #SkyCosplay

• #SkyMusic

• #SkyStorytelling

• #SkyComedy

• #SkyGameCreation

Finally, go to https://www.thatskygame.com/creatorawards2026 and fill out the Submissions Entry Form. Be sure to double-check the Submission Guidelines on our website and complete all steps on the Submissions Entry Form. You'll need the following information:

• First and last name

• Email Address

• Country

• Sky ID

• Link(s) to your main social media account(s)

• Category you're submitting to

• A short public description of your entry

• The original image or video file of your entry

• The link to your entry on social media

When you finish entering your submission, you'll receive a voting link for your entry. Share your link with your social media followers, friends, family, or the moth you met the other day!

Five nominees in each category will receive a prize bundle, and one winning entry per category (11 total) will receive a grand prize bundle. Prizing details will be announced soon.

Submission Guidelines

• All entries must be original works created by the person submitting them.

• Entries must be family-friendly and adhere to a PG rating.

• No content featuring past IP collaborations will be considered.

• Only one entry per category will be accepted (feel free to submit in multiple categories).

• Videos must be 60 seconds or less and the file size cannot exceed 250MB.

• Entries are final—once submitted, they cannot be edited or retracted.

• By submitting, you grant thatgamecompany permission to share your content across media platforms and in-game with full credit to you, the creator.

Update 32.5 - February 26th, 2026

Greetings, Adventurers!

Update 32.5 releases today on Steam!

For a preview of what’s coming to Sky, be sure to check out February’s This Month in Sky!

Update highlights

For a quick overview of the update highlights, and Tio shenanigans, check out this video:

New Features

Experimental Portrait Mode

We’re working on Portrait Mode! While we’re still at work improving this feature, we’ve decided to make it available early in the game for everyone to enjoy. This feature is still in Experimental Mode but we hope this is a good first step for those of you who live in Portrait Mode, let us know about your experience with this Experimental feature so we can continue improving on it! How to access Portrait Mode:

• Open Settings.

• Go to Graphics Settings.

• Open Experimental Settings.

• Toggle Portrait Mode ON.

Spell Inventory Categorization

It’s here! Go to your Spell Menu and witness the first iteration of the Spell Inventory Categorization, we hope this will help you sort through your countless spells!

Shared Creations

Shared Creations are now easier to use and purchase. Each day, you get a free spell of each creation type, with the option to buy more using candles. You no longer need to visit a realm shop. Access this feature through the new button in your Emote menu.

Interview Stage: Live Test

We are testing an interview stage on March 2 at 4:00 pm PST. Join us and let’s chat!

Bug fixes

Items in Bold are representing a fix for something players reported to us. Please keep reporting bugs, it helps us improve the quality of the game!  Grandma refers to the Season of Belonging Guide.

Gameplay & Quality of Life

• Fixed Nintendo Switch spell issue.

• Fix for invisible wax issue.

• Fixed an issue preventing players from losing all their Winged Light and completing Eden.

• Fixed a bug where players holding hands would sometimes become stuck on a white screen during the transition between the Prairie caves and the Butterfly Fields.

• Grandma just received a new haircut, her hair no longer clips through her head.

• Grandma has returned to their normal size and no longer appears as smol.

• Fixed cutscene triggering incorrectly while in the Sanctuary area from the Season of The Two Embers - Part 1.

• Fixed Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 Quest 5 reset when the timer expires during the memory fragment sequence.

• Planted the Jolly Geologist's feet firmly back on the ground. 

• Players are being carried by the Prince to progress Quest 2 of the Season of the Little Prince.

• The Sleepy Traveling Merchant now allows themselves to sit and relax instead of standing the whole time. 

• The Mindful Miner Spirit is now done with wandering around in the Golden Wastelands.  

• Fixed crashes and a freeze happening when collecting wax at Grandma’s in Elevated Clearing. 

• Players are no longer able to sit on the same chair as Grandma. Give her some space! 

• The Point of no-return message at the Eye of Eden now properly displays if players previously declined to continue. 

• Grandma now consistently shows up to her own dinner parties in Elevated Clearing.

• Grandma now sits when food is on the table!

• Fixed a crash that would happen when calling down the Lightmending Champion and the Lightmending Light Catcher from the Season Constellation.

• The Season of Lightmending spirits will no longer disappear after completing seasonal quests.

• The Season of Duets Guide’s spirit shop menu closes again during the ending cutscene of Quest 5.

Level fixes

• Removed the invisible wall in the Temple of the Valley. 

• Shelters in the Hidden Forest now are properly textured.

User Interface

• The Map Anywhere Icon no longer overlaps with the chat icon when using the Emote Wheel.

• The setting menu now scales for all resolutions.

• The Map Anywhere Icon is now accessible when the Setting Menu has a red dot notification. 

• Map Anywhere no longer shows incorrect Wing Light information for Isle of Dawn upon log in. 

Outfits & Props

• The Season of Migration Antler Mask light orb now lights up properly after a cosmetic change.

Audio

• Fixed the sound effect when a friend hops on the Days of Fortune Plush Mount.

For Known Issues for Patch 32.5, please see our Known Issues page.

We'll perform a server maintenance on Wednesday, February 18th, starting at 11 AM PST (UTC-8) for approximately 4 hours.

Servers will be unavailable at this time, so you won’t be able to log into the game.

We're grateful for your understanding.

• Visual Art

• Craft

• Cosplay

• Music

• Storytelling

• In-Game Creation

• Comedy

• Content of the Year

• Players' Choice Award

• Rising Star

• Mentor Award

https://www.thatskygame.com/creatorawards2026 for more details on the various award categories, as well as important information on how to enter your content and vote for your favorite Sky creations.