Apologies for the name of the game, it is quite long! Anyway, Thatgamecompany has just announced the launch of Season of The Two Embers – Part 1, arriving in Sky: Children of the Light on July 21. This new season introduces a groundbreaking blend of cinematic animation and interactive storytelling — fully playable in-game and accessible to players across Southeast Asia.
Season of The Two Embers – Part 1 tells a deeply emotional, dialogue-free story of an orphan in a world fading to darkness. The narrative unfolds through beautifully animated chapters that players can watch together in Sky’s in-game cinema, followed by Seasonal Quests that allow them to experience key story moments firsthand.
At the heart of this season is a gentle manatee companion — a loyal and expressive creature that responds to player actions and remains by their side throughout the journey. As the story progresses, this bond evolves, reflecting Sky’s themes of empathy, trust, and quiet courage.
Players can also explore one of Sky’s most expansive new areas — a vibrant market village alive with bustling NPCs, hidden corners, and storytelling moments. New seasonal cosmetics reflect the setting’s unique energy, featuring playful items like manatee-themed 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.”
All chapters debut at 7:00 PM GMT+8 in Sky’s in-game cinema and will replay every two hours for global accessibility.
Players can also look forward to a special one-time full screening of The Two Embers – Part 1 after the Sky Creator Awards, airing in-game on August 16 at 9:30 AM GMT+8 (equivalent to August 15 at 6:30 PM PT).
Season of The Two Embers – Part 1 represents an exciting step forward for Sky: Children of the Light, as thatgamecompany continues to push the boundaries of interactive storytelling and community-driven gameplay. Southeast Asia players can look forward to experiencing this one-of-a-kind journey when the new season premieres in-game starting July 21, 2025, available on mobile, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam).
Launched as a free-to-play game for iOS in July 2019, Sky: Children of the Light has received widespread critical acclaim, earning accolades such as Apple’s iPhone Game of the Year(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. The game later expanded to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam, and has reached over 270 million downloads globally as of 2025.
