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Thatgamecompany Announces Season of The Two Embers - Part 1

Watch the Groundbreaking Cinematic Storytelling Experience in Sky: Children of the Light Beginning July 21

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – July 14, 2025 – Thatgamecompany today announced the highly anticipated launch of Season of The Two Embers - Part 1, which will begin on July 21 in Sky: Children of the Light. This new season introduces a never-before-seen cinematic storytelling experience that unfolds in parallel with immersive gameplay; blending film, interactive narrative, and cooperative play in a way only Sky can deliver.

Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 follows the poignant tale of an orphan chasing hope in a world slowly succumbing to darkness. Told entirely without dialogue, the story unfolds as a series of animated chapters players can watch together in-game, with each chapter accompanied by playable Seasonal Quests that place players directly into the events of a kingdom’s final days.

At the heart of the journey is a gentle, expressive manatee, a companion who responds to players’ actions and stands by their side through the highs and lows of the story. This bond grows over time, mirroring the emotional depth of Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 and reflecting the game’s themes of empathy, trust, and quiet resilience.

This season also introduces one of Sky’s most expansive and dynamic new environments; a bustling market village alive with Spirits, vibrant activity, and many hidden moments to discover. Seasonal cosmetics draw inspiration from this vivid setting, featuring eye-catching items like manatee hats and earrings.
 

“For the first time, we’re bringing an animated film directly into the world of the game - where players can watch it unfold, then step into that same world to explore and feel it for themselves,” said Jenova Chen, Creative Director and CEO of thatgamecompany. “It’s a new kind of storytelling, built around shared experience, discovery, and connection. This has never been done quite like this before, and we’re excited to invite players to live the story together.”
 

Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 begins in-game on July 21 where players can view with friends, with subsequent chapters debuting one week after the other. The official trailer can be viewed here.
 

  • Chapter 1: July 21
  • Chapter 2: July 28
  • Chapter 3: August 4
  • Chapter 4: August 11 

Each chapter will replay every two hours in the cinema following their respective air times, and the film will be viewable for a one-time showing in its entirety following the first ever Sky Creator Awards ceremony on August 15 at 6:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. ET.
 
Part of a larger feature in development, Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 marks a milestone moment for the Sky universe - melding cinema and gameplay in a deeply emotional and social experience unlike any other.
 
Sky: Children of the Light released as a free-to-play iOS game on July 18, 2019, receiving critical and commercial acclaim. It earned Apple’s iPhone Game of the Year award in 2019, ‘Best Mobile Game’ and ‘Audience Award’ at the 2020 Game Developers Choice Awards, and ‘Mobile Game of the Year’ at the 2020 SXSW Gaming Awards. Sky later expanded to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam, hitting 270 million downloads as of 2025.

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About thatgamecompany
thatgamecompany is the visionary studio behind the critically acclaimed award-winning titles Flow, Flower, Journey, and Sky: Children of the Light. Since its founding in 2006, thatgamecompany has been committed to developing broadly accessible, artistic, emotional, and enriching experiences that inspire human connection between all ages and cultures. The studio’s work is now featured in the Smithsonian permanent collection and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, along with countless awards and nominations from industry groups. Led by co-founder and game director Jenova Chen, thatgamecompany is currently supporting its latest title, Sky: Children of the Light, which broke the Guinness World Record for “most users in a concert-themed virtual world” and achieved a total of 270 million downloads since its launch in 2019.