Sky: Children of the Light News

[p][/p][p]Greetings Adventurers![/p][p]We’re excited to share a detailed walkthrough of the Friendship System, a brand-new feature we introduced this season in Sky: Children of the Light. If you’ve already hopped into the game since the beginning of the Season of Migration, you may have noticed that the spirit trees look a little different… and that’s not just a visual change![/p][p]This new system is all about offering more flexibility with how you spend your hard-earned seasonal candles, while also giving you the opportunity of deepening your connection with the spirits you meet along the way.[/p][p]Let’s dive in![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What’s New?[/h2][p]In past seasons, spirit trees were straightforward but we felt they were also a little limiting. If you wanted an item at the top of the tree, you had to unlock every item leading up to it, even if you didn’t want them all. That meant more candles spent, but with the new Friendship System, that’s no longer the case!

Now, you have options on how to progress through the Spirit Friendship Menu:[/p]

• [p]Traditional Unlocking: Spend candles to unlock items in order.[/p]
• [p]Friendship Path: Spend time with the spirit, take them on adventures, and build your bond to unlock items through friendship.[/p]
  • [p]With season guides, progressing quests will also grant friendship progress. [/p]
• [p]A mix of both: Because a balanced relationship is what most aspire to.[/p]

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[/p][h3]New Content - Spirit Moments[/h3][p]To deepen the emotional connection between players, spirits, and the evolving story, we’ve introduced new special friendship moments that will be available after Spirits feel connected to you.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]How Does It Work?[/h2][h3]Invite a Spirit Companion[/h3]

• [p]You can take one spirit per day on an adventure. Including the spirit in your Sky activities is how you become better friends.[/p]
• [p]When the spirit is ready to leave they will let you know. Say goodbye from the friendship menu and see your friendship grow.[/p]
• [p]Over time, you’ll see the friendship path on the left side of the spirit tree begin to fill.[/p]
• [p]Currently, it will take about 4 days of adventuring to unlock the lowest friendship tier, and longer for higher tiers.[/p]

[p]This means that if you’re aiming for a specific item —and not everything — you can save some candles by taking the spirit with you on your adventures.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Taking control of your path[/h2][p]Giving players more control over how they progress is just the start.
This new system also brings a few broader changes:[/p]

• [p]Blessings and dyes are now optional purchases, which means they’ve also gotten significantly cheaper.[/p]
• [p]The average cost of cosmetics has gone up slightly to balance this—but overall, most players will spend fewer candles across the season.[/p]
• [p]Season hearts can now be earned without unlocking every spirit item.[/p]
• [p]Season pass exclusive items don’t progress friendship, keeping the pace equal between pass holders and non-pass players.[/p]
• [p]To unlock the 4th friendship tier with a spirit, they’ll ask you to journey to their favorite place—a special adventure needed to unlock their most treasured items.[/p]
• [p]Ultimate items can now be skipped if you have enough quest progression. We hope this will mean more players feel free to join the season late and still get some of the most important keepsakes. - This is something we’re testing and it might change in the future.[/p]

[p]By spending time with spirits:[/p]

• [p]A player who wants to get an ultimate gift as fast as possible and doesn’t care about other cosmetics can do so by skipping any cosmetics they don’t want and purchasing blessings and dyes to unlock season hearts.[/p]
• [p]A completionist player who wants to get as many cosmetics as possible can now unlock higher friendship tiers and skip over unwanted blessings and dyes to save candles[/p]
• [p]A player who wants to pick and choose what cosmetics they want can focus on building friendship with the specific spirits they want and only spend season candles on the desired items.
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[h2]We Want Your Feedback![/h2][p]This is a first pass at a fairly large system, and we know it might take some time (and adjusting!) to get everything feeling just right.[/p][p]Your feedback is incredibly important to us. We want to hear how you feel about the following:[/p]

• [p]How does the unlocking feel?[/p]
• [p]Is the system fun and meaningful?[/p]
• [p]Are the trade-offs between candle cost and time commitment fair?[/p]

[p]So, if you’ve taken the time to read through all this, thank you!
We hope you’ll give the new system a try and let us know about your experience.[/p][p]Here’s to more meaningful connections, both with spirits and with each other. [/p][p][/p][p]See you in the skies![/p][p]~thatgamecompany[/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]Days of Mischief and Season of Migration continue, but that’s not all Sky has in store for November! In this month’s edition, we’ll go over when you can expect the next Sky update, Days of Giving, and more.[/p][p]

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

[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Days of Giving[/h2][p]Get ready for this year’s Days of Giving! From November 17th through 30th, Sky is full of extra surprises – whether you’re saving up for a coveted item, sending gifts to friends, or simply relishing a little extra boost, make sure to take flight and enjoy:[/p]

• [p]Double Hearts: twice the love! Hearts and heart light are doubled (Player Creations not included)[/p]

• [p]Double Treasure Candles: you can find eight big candle clusters each day instead of the usual four[/p]

[p]Double Seasonal Light: there are eight collection points each day instead of four, allowing you to forge up to two Season Candles per day
[/p][p][/p][h2]Traveling Spirits[/h2][p]This month we have two regular Traveling Spirits and one group visit! Follow us on social media for hints and reveals before their arrivals.[/p]

• [p]Nov. 6th-9th[/p]
• [p]Group visit Nov. 17th-30th[/p]
• [p]Nov. 20th-23rd[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Upcoming: Patch 31.5[/h2][p]Sky’s next update will arrive on December 1st. Keep an eye out on official channels for patch notes, or check next month’s edition of This Month in Sky for highlights!

[/p][h2]Discord Play Sessions[/h2]

• [p]November 4th, join us for another Days of Mischief play session on Discord![/p]
• [p]November 13th, join Tethys and Stellify for a costume party in Eden! 🔥 This event will use festival tech in the game, so you can join in the fun (and chaos) even if you’re not on Discord. Dress up as your favorite character, or wear your best Days of Mischief outfit! We look forward to facing the krill with you.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Beta “Free to Publish” Date[/h2][p]Beta testers are able to share certain Beta content from recent testing starting on November 17th at noon Pacific Time. So keep an eye out if you’re interested in sneak peeks of what they’ve been up to![/p][p][/p][h2]Daylight Saving Time[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Daylight Saving Time affects the local time for thatgamecompany and Sky. Depending on practices in your region, this means that Sky’s reset and in-game activities, such as meals with Grandma, may change times for you.
[/p][p]We changed from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) on November 2nd. If you’re not sure how this may affect your schedule, you can check our graphic or use your favorite internet browser to look up time zone conversions! [/p][p]
[/p][p]This month, we have some creations from members of the Sky Creator Troupe! If you’d like to learn more about our content creator program, look for new Sky creators to follow, or simply want to find the links to the folks whose art is featured below, you can check out our webpage here: [/p][p]https://bit.ly/TMiSCreatorTroupe[/p][p] [/p][p]Amekkoro_sky on X[/p][p][/p][p]kittysjorney on Instagram 

[/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][p]@ominouscry.bsky.social[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]@Ashi20250805 on X[/p][p][/p][p]@fragment-sky.bsky.social [/p][p][/p][p]@Nagisako_Nuu on X[/p][p][/p][p]@Ning65647727 on X[/p][p][/p][p]@osmanthus_sky on X[/p][p][/p][p]@Phintasu on X[/p][p][/p][p]@ruruha3.bsky.social[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]@____uto_____ on X

[/p][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]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][/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]Greetings, Adventurers![/p][p]Hotfix 31.1 (version 352358) is now live on all platforms.[/p][h3][/h3][p]
[/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3][p]Days of Mischief[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue when using the exit portal from the Mischief map where players would return to the original Home regardless of where they have set their home preference.[/p]
• [p]Corrected red shade lighting not being consistent throughout the Office roof.[/p]
• [p]Fixed edit and copy buttons overlapping in the event Shared Spaces when a controller is connected.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue when editing an already saved Shared Space in the Mischief puzzle cave when older Puzzle Messages would disappear after adding a new message. [/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with inconsistent translations when using the puzzle message placeable in the event Shared Spaces.[/p]

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[/p][p]Season of Migration[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue with the Spirits’ name overlapping with candle meters.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that prevented Quest completion if a player teleports to a friend who has already placed and lit all the Bells.[/p]

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[/p][p]Spirit Friendship System[/p]

• [p]Fix for the cursor jumping to the bottom level when unlocking higher levels of the Spirit Friendship using gamepad. [/p]
• [p]Added a dialog hint that gives more information about how long a player has to wait before they can take a spirit on an adventure to increase their Friendship.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Friendship menu appears narrower between supported platforms.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with the quest icon for the Migration Jelly Whisperer being too small from a distance in the Underground Cavern.[/p]
• [p]Fix for erratic behavior seen by the surrounding jellyfish when increasing the Friendship level with the Jellyfish Whisperer.[/p]
• [p]Corrected the lighting of items in the Jellyfish Whisperer’s friendship memory.[/p]

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[/p][p]General[/p]

• [p]Fixed a typo in a Daily Quest to bring a spirit with you as you travel. [/p]
• [p]Fix for friend stars overlapping with the portals button when viewing the Friendship Constellation.[/p]
• [p]Fixed “LOCALIZE ME” text present when unlocking Music Sheets from the Season of Migration Spirits.[/p]
• [p]Fix for texture issues seen on certain pillars and walls in Golden Wasteland.[/p]
• [p]Fix for slower than normal loading time and freezing when entering Golden Wasteland.[/p]

[p][/p][p]This October 27th through November 16th, the Cackling Crab is back! [/p][p]Mysterious puzzle boxes, pumpkin crabs scuttling underfoot, suspicious cats watching from the shadows… And if you’re looking for tricks, you might just stumble upon a few hidden treats. But the biggest surprise? The mysterious Doctor Spirit has arrived, and with them comes an entirely new kind of challenge: Shared Space puzzles.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]The Cackling Crab Expands[/h2][p]The Cackling Crab has grown into a full-on carnival of chaos, offering new activities for those bold enough to step inside:[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]A puzzle room, where clues and secrets await.[/p]
• [p]A frantic crab wrangling mini-game, where speed and agility are your best friends.[/p]
• [p]A brand-new broom racing track, perfect for classic witchy mischief underground.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Spirits in Disguise[/h2][p]Along the way, you’ll encounter some familiar Spirits, though this time, they’ve gotten themselves ensnared inside the Doctor’s puzzle traps. Free them from their puzzling prisons, and they’ll host the mini-games scattered throughout the Cackling Crab. Each Spirit adds their own twist, bringing even more personality (and chaos) to the celebration.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Every Lock Holds a Secret[/h2][p]For the first time in Sky, you can try your hand at elaborate puzzles: a playful twist that turns each challenge into a tiny adventure of its own. Step inside, solve riddles, find hidden clues, and unlock the way forward. Each puzzle builds toward a grand escape, with a touch of mystery threaded through by the Doctor’s unseen hand.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Once you’ve solved a few, why not create one yourself? You can now craft your own Shared Space puzzles for others to explore, layering riddles, surprises, and mischief to trick, delight, or outwit other Sky kids.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Mischief Awaits[/h2][p]With new puzzles to solve, riddles to weave, and games to master, this year’s celebration in the Cackling Crab is more than just a gathering. It’s a playground of pranks and possibilities.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]So grab your courage, gather your friends, and keep your wits sharp. The Doctor awaits.[/p][p]See you in the skies… if you can escape.[/p]

[p]Greetings, Adventurers![/p][p]Update 31.0 is here![/p][p]You may have noticed some changes in how we communicate updates & information.
Going forward: [/p]

• [p]Patch Notes will focus on detailed changelogs[/p]
• [p]Event highlights and announcements will be shared via This Month in Sky and our social media channels. [/p]
• [p]For 31.5, item pricing will be delivered through game inbox messages closer to season and event start. [/p]

[p]For a preview of what’s coming to Sky, be sure to check out October’s This Month in Sky![/p][h2][/h2][p][/p][h2]Update highlights[/h2][p]Check out this video for an overview of the update (and Tio shenanigans)[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Season & Events[/h2][p][/p][h3]Season of Migration[/h3][p]October 20th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026[/p][p]New Content[/p]

• [p]3 Ultimate items[/p]
• [p]1 New Call[/p]
• [p]4 New Expressions[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Days of Mischief[/h3][p]October 27th, 2025 - November 16th, 2025[/p][p]In-App Purchases[/p]

• [p]Mischief Puzzlewright’s Brimmed Hat - $4.99[/p]
• [p]Mischief Feline Accessory Duo - $11.99[/p]

[p][/p][p]In-game currency Items[/p]

• [p]Mischief Beak Mask - 22 Event Ticket[/p]
• [p]Mischief Goth Cape - 50 Event Ticket[/p]
• [p]Mischief Leaf Hat - 12 Event Ticket[/p]
• [p]Mischief Crabkin Lamp - 10 Ascended Candles (up to 4)[/p]
• [p]Mischief Cobweb Decor - 5 Candles (up to 8)[/p]
• [p]Mischief Dark Dragon Rug - 5 Hearts (up to 2)[/p]
• [p]Mischief Withered Sapling - 20 Candles (up to 2)[/p]
• [p]\[New] Symbols - 4 Candles each (up to 8 each)[/p]
• [p]\[Returning] Symbols (up to 8 each)[/p]
  • [p]15 Candles for the first 4[/p]
  • [p]4 Candles for the next 4[/p]
• [p]Free to use in the Mischief Shared Spaces - Will be available in the Aviary shop in 31.5[/p]
  • [p]Puzzle Box - 10 Candles (up to 6)[/p]
  • [p]Puzzle Chest - 15 Candles (up to 4)[/p]
  • [p]Puzzle Cage - 20 Candles (up to 3)[/p]

[p][/p][h2]New Features[/h2]

• [p]Spirit Friendship System[/p]
• [p]14 New Daily Quests[/p]
• [p]Music Sheet Sorting[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bug fixes[/h2][p]Items in Bold represent player-reported bugs. [/p][p][/p][h3]Features & Quality of Life[/h3][p]Daily Quests[/p]

• [p]Players walking underwater no longer blocks completion of the Visit the Hot Spring in the Village of Dreams Daily quest. [/p]
• [p]Repeating daily quests now properly resets day-to-day. [/p]

[p]Gameplay[/p]

• [p]Reliving a non-seasonal Spirit memory now properly grants candle upon completion.[/p]

[p]Shared Spaces[/p]

• [p]Prop duplication without ownership has been fixed.[/p]

[p]Friend Posts[/p]

• [p]The View All button now works as intended after deleting a post in a friend’s feed. [/p]

[p]Level fixes[/p]

• [p]Decorations no longer disappear after increasing the Nest Decoration Limit.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a soft lock preventing some players from leaving Aviary if they had set their Home to their Nest and had an incomplete Season of Revival questline.[/p]
• [p]Players no longer get stuck in the Aviary Cafe during Tutorial.[/p]
• [p]The Hopeful Steward no longer becomes visually desynchronized if players are moving during the Tutorial cutscenes. [/p]
• [p]Textures on the Valley of Triumph Citadel brick staircase are now correctly applied.[/p]
• [p]Multiple decorations were realigned on the Hidden Forest bridge. [/p]
• [p]Players are no longer thrown out of bounds if hit by the Dark Dragon during the third quest cutscene in Season of the Two Embers.[/p]
• [p]Vendors in the Season of the Two Embers Market will no longer exchange goods during the battle, which is a more normal way to react to world collapse.[/p]

[h3]User Interface[/h3]

• [p]Xbox controller now properly closes the Support/Inbox menu.[/p]
• [p]The Map will no longer show an uncollected Blue Spirit icon in the Vault of Knowledge when all Spirits are unlocked[/p]
• [p]Spell Shop animation buttons no longer play twice.[/p]
• [p]Prop Menu performance improved during Shared Space Shrine edits.[/p]

[p]Projector Prop[/p]

• [p]Improved spacing between Exit and View buttons, preventing difficult interactions. [/p]
• [p]Play button is now accessible for tall Avatars.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Outfits & Props[/h3]

• [p]Tall Avatars’ arms no longer clip through outfits while holding candles.[/p]
• [p]Hair no longer clips through the Market Spirits in the Season of the Two-Embers Market.[/p]
• [p]Capeless players will now properly receive a cape when casting a cape spell. [/p]
• [p]The dye color applied on the cloth from the Jolly Geologist Hair will now be applied properly.[/p]
• [p]Grandma helped us smooth out the folds for all basic cape models, it looks better now![/p]
• [p]Season of the Two Embers outfits no longer clip when jumping repeatedly. [/p]
• [p]The Monocle from Days of Style is no longer magically floating away from your face. Take that gravity![/p]
• [p]The Campfire Snack Kit is now visible when used via spell, enjoy your snack![/p]
• [p]Boogie Kid Dance Outfit forearm clipping is resolved. [/p]
• [p]Spirit of Adventure Hair no longer clips through the top of your head.[/p]
• [p]Flat props no longer clip through the Nostalgic Sparkler Parent cape.[/p]
• [p]The Overactive Over Achiever Cape will no longer offset other outfits.[/p]

[h3]Platform specific[/h3][p]PlayStation[/p]

• [p]Social Butterfly Trophy now unlocks properly.[/p]

[p]Android[/p]

• [p]The Star Pin Menu can now be reopened after B button use when using a controller.[/p]

[p]Huawei[/p]

• [p]UI fix now allows players to link Huawei accounts to Sky.[/p]

[p]iOS[/p]

• [p]App no longer crashes when opening Speech to Chat during Calls.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Build Number[/h2][p]350504 – All Platforms[/p][p]
[/p][p]Please refer to this page for ongoing or new 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!
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