Sky: Children of the Light News

[p][/p][p]Put on your mittens and get ready for frozen fun during Days of Feast! From December 12th through January 1st, team up with friends or explore on your own to find playful new activities in the Village of Dreams during Sky’s snowy season, as well as a few returning favorites.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Snowball Target Practice[/h2][p][/p][p]The Chuckling Scout spirit is ready for fresh fun! Use the meditation circle next to them to begin the snowball target practice activity alone or with friends. Don’t forget to don your mittens by clicking on them in the emote menu! [/p][p]Once you have your mittens on, you can grab snow from the ground and use it to hit the targets that pop up around the village…. Or start a snowball fight with friends. [/p][p]
[/p][h2]Do You Want to Build a Snowkid?[/h2][p][/p][p]When you venture farther into the village, you’ll find a Shared Space shrine. Here, you can use an assortment of free placeables to create your very own snowkid! Build them up and decorate them with various accessories that are available to everyone at this special shrine for the duration of the event.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Returning Favorites[/h2][p][/p][p]There are some fun returning favorites this year, too! Make sure to stop by and participate in Bearhug Hermit’s races, see what kind of catch you can get while fishing, and play Skyball with other kids on the ice rink. When you’re ready to wrap up for the day, head over to Alice’s Wonderland Cafe for tea or visit the Belonging Guide for a cozy moment by the fire.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Don’t Forget to Dress Warmly![/h2][p]Over the course of the event, you can collect 15 one-time Event Tickets scattered throughout the village, along with up to five Event Tickets per day for participating in various activities. [/p][p]Through the main IAP Shop menu, the Spirit on the Office rooftop, and the snow hut in the Village of Dreams, you can find an array of new and returning winter gear to fit Sky’s snowy atmosphere. Check the snow hut shops to see what’s available in exchange for Event Tickets, or get a peek at the upcoming IAPs below.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]New Collectible IAPs[/p]

• [p]Winter Scarf Cape[/p]
• [p]Fluffy Winter Wear Bundle[/p]
• [p]Snowkid Accessory[/p]

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[/p][p]Returning Collectible IAPs[/p]

• [p]Wonderland Primrose Pinafore Set[/p]
• [p]Wonderland Cafe Corridor[/p]
• [p]Winter Quilted Cape[/p]
• [p]Cozy Hermit Boots[/p]
• [p]Tournament Skyball Set[/p]
• [p]Cozy Hermit Cape[/p]
• [p]Winter Ancestor Cape[/p]
• [p]Snowflake Hair Accessory[/p]
• [p]Winter Feast Snowglobe[/p]
• [p]Days of Feast Horns[/p]
• [p]Days of Feast Pack[/p]
• [p]Snowflake Cape[/p]

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[/p][p]Whether you’re planning athletic feats with snowballs, or looking forward to peaceful moments fishing and accessorizing your new snowkid creation, we hope your hearts are warmed this Days of Feast. [/p][p]
[/p][p]See you in the skies![/p]

[p][/p][p]Greetings, Adventurers![/p][p]Update 31.5 is now live on Android, Huawei, iOS, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam![/p][p][/p][p]For a preview of what’s coming to Sky, be sure to check out December’s This Month in Sky![/p][p][/p][h2]Update highlights[/h2][p]For a quick overview of the update highlights, and Tio shenanigans, check out this video[/p][p]
[/p][p]With this release, players will need to update their Apple device OS to iOS15+ as the minimum required specifications have been updated.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]New Features & changes[/h2][h3]Update to start screen[/h3]

• [p]Improved loading time for low-end devices.[/p]
• [p]Removed Message of the Day.[/p]
• [p]Removed Social Media icons - You can find that information in the settings menu under “Social”.[/p]
• [p]Removed “Days left to season” - You can find that information at Season shops.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]New Daily Quests[/h3]

• [p]Added 11 new Daily Quests that are perfect for creature and Shared creations enthusiasts![/p]

[p][/p][h3]Shared Spaces Shrines[/h3][p]Shared Space Shrines location and environment were improved for the following areas: [/p]

• [p]Windpaths[/p]
• [p]Hermit Valley[/p]
• [p]Treasure Reef[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Dye exchange Shop[/h3]

• [p]Players can now spend Candles to collect dye and exchange it for Black and White dyes each week.[/p]
• [p]Removed the 1 Candle weekly collection in the Dye Exchange Shop. [/p]
• [p]The Dye Exchange Shop layout is reorganized to make it easier to navigate.[/p]

[h3]Days of Mischief Puzzle Props[/h3]

• [p]Days of Mischief Puzzle Props are now available at the Special Shops in Aviary Village.[/p]

[h3]Liking & Heart Gifting[/h3]

• [p]To improve safety, a linked account will now be required in order to use the liking feature in Shared Memories, Shared Spaces and messages or when gifting hearts through the Constellation.[/p]

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[/p][h2]Bug fixes highlights[/h2][p]Here’s a spotlight on some of the community-reported bugs we’ve fixed. Thanks to everyone who helped us track these down!

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• [p]Friendship Constellation page shift issue was fixed[/p]
• [p]The “Language not supported” error no longer blocks players from accessing Speech to Chat.[/p]
• [p]Quest markers now correctly disappear when players progress the 2nd and 4th Season of Migration Quests.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Daily Quests collected on the previous day appeared as already collected on the current date, if a quest was scheduled two days in a row.[/p]
• [p]Reduced overly bright glow effects and removed static-like artifacts when Motion Blur is disabled.[/p]
• [p]Resolved a crash on the Teclast T65 Max Android device.[/p]
• [p]Receiving a like from a friend on a creation now correctly displays their assigned name in notifications.[/p]
• [p]Subtitle settings no longer reset to default between game sessions.[/p]
• [p]Resolved a visual issue where the Mischief puzzle Props (Cage, Chest & Box) disappeared if placed outside of a Shared Space.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Bug fixes list[/h2][p]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!  [/p][h3]Features & Quality of Life[/h3][p]Speech to Chat[/p]

• [p]The “Language not supported” error no longer blocks players from accessing Speech to Chat.[/p]
• [p]The Active Spell UI no longer overlap with the Speech to Chat UI in the Menu.[/p]

[h3]Season of Migration[/h3]

• [p]Quest markers now correctly disappear when players progress the 2nd and 4th Season of Migration Quests.[/p]

• [p]Players can now cancel meditation during the first quest of Season of Migration[/p]
• [p]Players no longer go out-of-bounds when pulling the heard and transitioning between areas in the Valley of Triumph. [/p]
• [p]Boat no longer jitters when settings are set at 30FPS [/p]
• [p]The crash happening for some players in the Season of Migration Intro cutscene was fixed.[/p]
• [p]Quest markers during the first quest now display at the correct size when viewed from far distances. [/p]
• [p]Fixed inconsistent lighting on the Hidden Forest bridge during quest progression.[/p]
• [p]The light ball effect on the Migration Guide's antler helmet now correctly appears within shared memory.[/p]
• [p]Resolved a blocker preventing progression when placing the Bells during different Season Quests.[/p]
• [p]Players can now complete Season of Migration Quests even on days without scheduled Seasonal Daily Quests.[/p]
• [p]Season of Migration Guide’s orb will no longer appear on other NPC[/p]
• [p]The “dev: Carry the crabs outside” developer string no longer appears during Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 4th quest. [/p]
• [p]Trying to progress Season of the Little Prince Quest 2 and Season of Migration Quest 4 no longer soft locks players[/p]

[p]Spirit Friendship System[/p]

• [p]Tier unlock animation now plays correctly when unlocking the Spirit’s Moment. [/p]
• [p]Players can no longer trigger the Spirit Friendship confirmation prompt multiple times after spending time with a Companion.[/p]

[h3]Days of Mischief Puzzle Props[/h3]

• [p]Resolved a visual issue where the Mischief puzzle Props (Cage, Chest & Box) disappeared if placed outside of a Shared Space.[/p]
• [p]Puzzle Props lids no longer briefly disappear during opening animation.[/p]
• [p]Enhanced the visibility of the puzzle props shader, which was previously too faint in brightly lit levels.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a crash that occurred when several Puzzle Props were placed within a Shared Space.[/p]

• [p]The UI now dynamically updates to the number of Puzzle Props and plates that can be used in a Shared Space..[/p]

[h3]Gameplay & Systems[/h3]

• [p]The Fast Charge Spell Sanctuary buff duration was corrected to last the intended 10 min.[/p]
• [p]Remote players now correctly see other player’s instruments when they practice or record at a Shrine.[/p]

• [p]Improved navigation behavior for players in animal form during the Aurora Concert.[/p]

• [p]Reduced overly bright glow effects and removed static-like artifacts when Motion Blur is disabled.[/p]
• [p]Hanging Mask Prop no longer becomes embedded or unselectable when placed on other objects in Shared Spaces.[/p]

• [p]The Home Meditation Pad is now visible and available again in Aviary Village.[/p]
• [p]The Elders no longer float when using the Elder of the Valley pin.[/p]

• [p]Resolved a crash on the Teclast T65 Max Android device.[/p]

• [p]Addressed gaps in the level geometry of the Cinema area to prevent players from clipping or falling through.[/p]

[h3]User Interface[/h3]

• [p]Friendship Constellation page shift issue was fixed.[/p]
• [p]Subtitle settings no longer reset to default between game sessions.[/p]
• [p]Players can now see and use the liking option when interacting with broadcasters during special events.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where activating the Favorites tutorial caused a softlock and sent the player into the void in the Eye of Eden.[/p]
• [p]The Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 lantern in the Vault of Knowledge now uses the correct icon.
  
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[p]Shared Content (Shared Spaces, Shared Memories, Message Boats) [/p]

• [p]Receiving a like from a friend on a creation now correctly displays their assigned name in notifications.[/p]
• [p]The Shared Content comment toggle is now consistently responsive when tapping or sliding through the social menu.[/p]

• [p]Restarting shared memory recording in a Shared Space no longer forces players to exit the Shared Space.[/p]

[h3]Daily Quests[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where Daily Quests collected on the previous day appeared as already collected on the current date, if a quest was scheduled two days in a row.[/p]

[h3]Outfits & Props[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where neck accessories appeared significantly smaller when used with certain body cosmetics.
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[/p][h2]Build Numbers[/h2][p]357549 - on all platforms

Please refer to our page for ongoing Known Issues. [/p][p][/p][p]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![/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]Hello, Adventurers! [/p][p]Welcome to “This Month in Sky”, where we share Sky news, community activities, and creations from Sky kids around the world. [/p][p]The year is coming to an end, but Sky has more fun moments in store before we turn to celebrating the new year! [/p][p]

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

[/p][h2]Sky News[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Update 31.5[/h3][p]As mentioned in our last edition of This Month in Sky, Patch 31.5 is out today! If you haven’t seen it yet, you can find our update video here: [/p][p]https://bit.ly/TMiSUpdateVideo315[/p][p] [/p][p]This month, Patch Chan brings updates to the dye shop, Shared Spaces, and a couple of new Daily Quests! You may also notice that some changes have been made when you first open Sky – the Message of the Day screen has been removed to make initial loading faster and smoother for players. But don’t worry, you can still find all sorts of information about Sky on the in-game news board, social media posts, and blogs like This Month in Sky.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Radiance Event[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re preparing some pastels to match this year’s Days of Feast cosmetics, or simply looking for more options for your favorite fit, get ready for another Radiance Event! This time, there’s an increased chance to find white, blue, and red light while you explore from December 2nd through 11th.[/p][p][/p][h3]Days of Feast[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Put on your mittens and get ready for frozen fun during Days of Feast! Starting December 12th, team up with friends in the Village of Dreams to take out targets with snowballs and build your very own snowkid in the Shared Space Shrine.  [/p][p]
[/p][h3]Double Light and Heart Event[/h3][p]From December 31st through January 15th, Sky shines bright with double the number of Treasure Candle clusters to collect Light from, and doubled Heart gifts for everyone to enjoy. [/p][p]
[/p][h3]Happy New Year![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate the entry into 2026, a special fireworks show will be held in Aviary Village and Home starting on December 31st at 2:00am PST (the earliest New Year, 00:00 in Kiribati), and repeating every hour until 4:00am PST on January 1st (the latest New Year, 00:00 on Howland Island).[/p][h3]
Traveling Spirits[/h3][p]Two Traveling Spirits will drop by for a visit this month, plus one more Traveling Spirit before our January edition of This Month in Sky comes out. Follow us on social media for hints and reveals before their arrivals![/p]

• [p]December 4th through 7th[/p]
• [p]December 18th through 21st[/p]
• [p]January 1st through 4th[/p]

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[/p][h2]Community Announcements[/h2][h3]Discord Playsessions[/h3][p]On December 17th, Tethys and Stellify are hosting another festival tech Eden Run – Holiday Edition! Dress up in your festive best or brave the storm as a reindeer, krampus, or even the Season of Belonging Guide, and join us for another fun trip through Eden together.[/p][p]We’ll host a Discord stage session during this event, for those who’d like to join us and chat or make new friends with other Sky kids. Keep an eye on the Discord Events tab for more information.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Holiday: Limited Availability[/h3][p]The holiday season is upon us in the United States, and portions of thatgamecompany staff will have limited availability from December 22nd through January 4th in order to spend time with loved ones. This means that the January Edition of This Month in Sky won’t be published until the week of January 5th.[/p][p]For urgent issues or safety reports, please continue to contact Player Support through the usual in-game menu option or by using the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of this blog.[/p][p]

[/p][h2]Sky Creator Features[/h2][p][/p][p]shng86 on X[/p][p][/p][p]greyowl22tm on Instagram[/p][p]

[/p][h2]#ThatSkyGame Player Submissions[/h2][p][/p][p]0_MiMichan on X[/p][p][/p][p]Sunny_Moon_Sky on X[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]shell0r on Discord[/p][p][/p][p]tama_sky_diary on X[/p][p][/p][p]Tyranno5auru5_R on X[/p][p][/p][p]Shared by @Ano0li34V979076 on X, created by Alex[/p][p][/p][p]noe.tao and mimi_the_skykid on Instagram[/p][p][/p][p]👀 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![/p][p]

[/p][h2]Need More Information?[/h2][p]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.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Contact our Player Support team, including our Trust & Safety specialists, here:[/p][p]https://bit.ly/TMiSContactUs[/p][p] [/p][p]Check our Known Issues section for current major bugs players should be aware of:[/p][p]https://bit.ly/TMiSKnownIssues[/p][p] [/p][p]Please read our Patch Notes section for information about each game update, including new game content and bug fixes:[/p][p]https://bit.ly/TMiSPatchNotes[/p][p] [/p][p]Want to see more of us on social media? Check out our Linktree![/p][p]https://bit.ly/TMiSLinktreeSky
[/p][p]Join our official global Discord community:[/p][p]https://bit.ly/TMiSDiscord[/p][p] [/p][p]For other Sky news, make sure to keep an eye on our website and blog pages:[/p][p]https://bit.ly/TMiSthatskygame[/p][p] [/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]Hello, Adventurers! [/p][p]Today we have an update from our Game Security team. Read on to learn a bit about some of their recent efforts to restore fairness to players after investigating an Ascended Candle exploit in Sky.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Fair and secure play is essential for creating safe and fun experiences in the world of Sky. The Sky Game Security team routinely runs detections and enforcement efforts to find evidence of cheating or fraud, and issue warnings, temporary actions, item or currency removals, or account bans to protect the Sky community from risky or illegal behaviors. [/p][p]
[/p][p]We first want to extend our gratitude to the many players that report cheating or suspicious behaviors to our team to investigate. As a reminder, we strongly discourage the practice of using third party programs or scripts to gain any unfair advantage in Sky; not only is this a violation of the Sky Community Rules and Terms of Service, but it places you and others at risk. [/p][p]
[/p][p]Engaging in cheats and hacks creates an unsafe gaming environment that allows for bad actors to target players and accounts, including with illegal harms our team works to prevent like online scamming, account takeovers, and placing player privacy and security at risk. [/p][p]
[/p][p]For the protection of the community, we enforce the rules to ensure Sky remains a safe and secure environment for players of all ages to enjoy. [/p][p]
[/p][p]After conducting a comprehensive investigation and review, we've identified over 84 thousand accounts with more Ascended Candles than is possible to obtain through legitimate play. To restore balance in the skies, we are removing the excess Ascended Candles from these accounts and issuing warnings with reminders to uninstall any third party programs or scripts before returning to the game. Additionally, any items these accounts directly purchased with Ascended Candles will be removed to further support fair play for the Sky community. [/p][p]
[/p][p]If your account is involved in these efforts, an in-game message will be sent with additional details, along with the warning we hope you’ll read and respect to help keep Sky safe and secure for everyone to enjoy.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Thank you again to everyone that continues to report cheating or suspicious behaviors for investigations. With your help, we’ll continue to keep Sky a safe, fair, and fun place for all. [/p]

[p][/p][h2]Days of Giving, and a few fabulous visitors[/h2][p]November 17th through November 30th, take to the skies to enjoy double Hearts and Heart Light (Player Creations not included), double Treasure Candles, and double Seasonal Light.[/p][p]This means that you can send twice the love to your friends, find eight big red candle clusters each day instead of the usual four, and gather seasonal Light from eight collection points – allowing you to forge up to two Season Candles per day.[/p][p][/p][p]And that’s not all! During this time, there’s a special group of spirits visiting the Season of Dreams area in the Valley of Triumph. Make sure to stop by and say hi to Bearhug Hermit, Peeking Postman, Frantic Stagehand, and Mellow Musician while they’re here and see what collectibles they have available in their friendship trees. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Happy Days of Giving, Sky kids![/p]