Santa Monica, CA – May 15, 2023 – thatgamecompany, the renowned developer behind critically-acclaimed and emotionally engaging games such as Journey and Flower, confirmed the PC launch of Sky: Children of the Light. This reveal coincides with thatgamecompany’s 17th anniversary and presents an opportunity to connect Sky’s thriving community with an even larger audience as the studio further dissolves barriers between players.
Currently available on AppStore, Play Store, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4/5, the social adventure is free-to-play and provides cross-play and cross-progression for players on all platforms. Eager Sky fans can soar over to the Steam page to wishlist the PC version now. A new trailer announcing the game’s upcoming PC arrival is available here: https://youtu.be/Olopq7D9htc
In Sky: Children of the Light, players peacefully and collaboratively explore gorgeously mysterious environments. As they discover Sky’s open worlds, the community forges spontaneous bonds and creates lasting memories with players around the world. The enchanting game has steadily grown to be a fan-favorite since its 2019 debut, recently reaching over 260 million downloads.
“Sky represents our vision of how games can unite people from different backgrounds, cultures and continents,” said Jenova Chen, CEO and creative director, thatgamecompany. “As Sky moves to PC, we can render its realms in stunning detail, but for us, Sky is not defined solely by its technology - it’s an invitation to dream, explore and unite with one another in what we feel is the very essence of human connection in the digital age. The beauty of this world, the depth of its characters and the magic of its storytelling have created a community that extends far beyond the game itself. By introducing this to a new audience, we welcome players of all experience levels as they come together to experience something truly special.”
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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