Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 is launching in Sky: Children of the Light on July 21. This new season introduces players to a never-before-seen cinematic storytelling experience that unfolds in parallel with immersive gameplay. It's one that combines film, interactive narrative, and cooperative play, in a way only Sky can deliver.
Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 follows the story of an orphan who's chasing hope in a world that's slowly succumbing to darkness. The story unfolds in its entirety without dialogue and presented through a series of animated chapters players can watch together in-game. Each chapter is accompanied by playable Seasonal Quests that puts players directly into the events of a kingdom’s final days.
A Companion
At the heart of the journey is a gentle and expressive manatee. This is a companion who responds to the actions of the players and stands by their side through the highs and lows of the story. The bond grows over time and mirrors the emotional depth of Season of The Two Embers - Part 1. It also reflects the game’s themes of empathy, trust, and quiet resilience.
New Environments
This new season also introduces what can be described as the most expansive and dynamic new environments in the game. There's a bustling market village for example that's alive with Spirits, vibrant activity, and has many hidden moments to discover.
The Chapters
Season of The Two Embers - Part 1 starts in-game on July 21. The subsequent chapters then make their debut one week after the other. The scheduled releases are:
- Chapter 1: July 21
- Chapter 2: July 28
- Chapter 3: August 4
- Chapter 4: August 11
Each chapter replays every two hours in the cinema following their respective air times, and the film is viewable for a one-time showing in its entirety following the first ever Sky Creator Awards ceremony on August 15.
In a statement, Creative Director and CEO of thatgamecompany Jenova Chen shared that they’re bringing an animated film directly into the world of the game for the first time. This new kind of storytelling, according to Chen, is “built around shared experience, discovery, and connection.”
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, enchanting MMORPG set in a fallen kingdom where darkness has taken over. Players take on the role of a Child of Light, tasked with the mission of bringing hope back to the kingdom and guiding lost Ancestors spirits back to their homes in the constellations. The game is set in a beautiful and dreamlike world with seven surrealistic realms, each with its own unique secrets and mysteries to uncover. Get Sky: Children of the Light on Steam now.
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