Sky: Children of the Light News

[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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[p][/p][p]From October 20th, a hush settles across the realms of Sky. From the open fields to the shadowed forests and beyond, a stirring has begun. An ancient rhythm that calls the migrating creatures of light to rise, gather, and journey together.[/p][p]It is time for the Season of Migration.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Guided by a new Spirit known as the Migration Guide, you will help shepherd a lost herd of majestic creatures back onto their ancestral path. Along the way, you will soar beside jellyfish, mantas, birds, and other beloved creatures, seeing them in surprising new ways as the migration carries on through the skies.[/p][p]This season is one of triumph and wonder, of finding the way home, and of discovering how deeply connected we are — not just to each other, but to the luminous creatures who share our world.[/p][p][/p][h2]A Journey of Light and Companionship[/h2][p]Over the course of 10 seasonal quests released weekly, you will join the Migration Guide in leading the herd across familiar realms transformed: Daylight Prairie buffeted by strong winds, Hidden Forest overflowing with floodwaters, Golden Wasteland wrapped in heavy fog.[/p][p]Each quest deepens the season’s story, offering moments of cooperation, resilience, and joy. This is a season designed to be enjoyed together, whether you’re teaming up with friends or finding kinship in a flock of Sky kids soaring beside you.[/p][p]And in the Wind Paths, new Spirit memories are waiting to be discovered. Keep an eye out for hints near the migration camp in Isle of Dawn: they’ll guide you to where those memories can be found.[/p][p]

[/p][h2]New Systems, New Connections[/h2][p]Season of Migration introduces several new ways to play and connect:[/p]

• [p]Friendship System: Instead of unlocking items through a single linear path, you can now spend time with Spirits to build Friendship. This opens new choices for how you unlock seasonal items, and allows for special moments with Spirits along the way. We look forward to building this new Friendship system with you, so please send us your thoughts on this update! [/p]
• [p]A new addition to social play: You will be able to see a simplified visual system that represents the presence of other Sky children nearby, offering a glimpse into new ways Sky may bring players closer together in the future.[/p]

[p]These changes are designed to give you more freedom and social connection, and for us to explore possibilities for Sky’s future.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]A Season for Every Sky Kid[/h2][p]For newcomers, the season keeps things simple: quests use familiar mechanics, and flying sections are gentle and approachable. For experienced Sky kids, there’s plenty to do: new light creatures to guide, new twists on classic levels, and lore-rich connections to Sky’s cosmic cycle of life, death, and rebirth.[/p][p]Above all, this season is designed to be social: cooperative quests, flock flying moments, and celebrations best enjoyed together.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Take Flight in the Season of Migration[/h2][p]The migrating herd has begun its journey, but they cannot complete it alone. Will you rise to the role of shepherd and guide, helping them find their way home?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Join the migration, gather your friends, and take part in Sky’s newest season: one of wonder, connection, and luminous flight.[/p][p][/p][p]See you in the skies![/p]

[p]Greetings, Adventurers![/p][p]Hotfix 30.9 is now live on Android, Huawei, iOS, PlayStation, and Steam.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Bug Fix[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue that prevented players from sending returning Days of Moonlight in-app purchase items as gifts.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Build Numbers[/h3][p]349947 – Steam
349982 – iOS[/p][p]350383 - PlayStation
350089 – Android & Huawei

[/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][/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]This month, we’re looking forward to Days of Mischief! Not only will there be tricks and treats for you in Sky, but the Community team has put together some fun activities to celebrate. Read on for details and other surprises!
[/p][p]Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Update 31.0[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Patch-chan delivers Sky’s next update on October 16th, 2025.
[/p][p]When the patch notes are published on October 15th, you can read about updates to friendships with Spirits, new Daily Quests, sheet music UI changes, and a list of other improvements and bug fixes.[/p][p][/p][h2]Season of Migration[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]On October 20th, Sky will reveal its newest adventure: Season of Migration.[/p][p]In this season, work together with new friends to help the herd of mystical Lighthorns light creatures overcome challenges in their migratory journey and find their way home. 
[/p][p]Sky kids will not only meet a new migrating light creature, but based on player feedback we've also included more quests for players to dive into. This is our first time trying out more quests over the course of a season's story, so as you experience Season of Migration, please make sure to send us your feedback!
[/p][h2]Radiance Event[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Have you been thinking of refreshing some of your favorite outfits with new colors? Well, get ready for our first Radiance Event! [/p][p]From October 13th through 26th, Dark Plants have an increased chance of dropping Green and Black Light that players can use to dye various cosmetics. We look forward to seeing what you create!
[/p][h2]Days of Mischief[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Beginning on October 27th, get ready for Days of Mischief![/p][p]This year’s event introduces a new character with fun new puzzles to solve, and opportunities to create your own. Head over to the Cackling Crab to see what treats are in store![/p][p][/p][h2]Traveling Spirits[/h2][p]Two Traveling Spirits will drop by for a visit this month. Follow us on social media for hints and reveals before their arrivals![/p]

• [p]October 9th through 12th[/p]
• [p]October 23rd through 26th[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Skytober[/h2][p]Consider this month your artistic playground! [/p][p]Use these daily art prompts to embrace your creativity and use the hashtag #Skytober2025 for a chance to have your artwork featured on official Sky channels.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Livestream Schedule[/h2][p]Honk honk, Sky kids! Keep an eye out on social media for announcements about our October livestreams. We look forward to seeing you there![/p]

• [p]October 6th, Troupe Takeover[/p]
• [p]October 29th, Troupe Takeover[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Discord Play Sessions[/h2][p]Join us on the global Sky Discord server for a casual Sky play session each week during Days of Mischief. You can check the server’s Events tab for more information.[/p]

• [p]October 30th, join the Community Team as we return to the Cackling Crab for this year’s Days of Mischief! A casual session to chat and play Sky together.[/p]
• [p]November 4th, join us for another Days of Mischief chat on Discord! [/p]
• [p]November 13th, dress up your Sky kid for a costume party Eden Run! 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.[/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]Grey_owl22 on Twitter[/p][p][/p][p]Gutto.sky on TikTok[/p][p][/p][p]Janicazky on Instagram[/p][p][/p][p]KittysJorney on Instagram[/p][p][/p][p]Lugadi on Twitch[/p][p][/p][p]Funariaa.sky on Instagram[/p][p][/p][p]Tumbke 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][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] [/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]