‘The Art of Sky’ Returns!

As another Sky: Children of the Light anniversary arrives this summer, thatgamecompany is excited to share a new release on its horizon. The Sky team invites players to walk down memory lane in the next installment of Sky’s art book series, as *The Art of Sky: Gratitude To Nesting (2019-2024) * launches this summer!

With never-before-seen illustrations and behind-the-scenes commentary, this release dives into key adventure seasons, realm expansions, and event celebrations that redefined the game’s landscape. From the mindful Greeting Shaman and the homely Nesting Guide to the royal visitor of The Little Prince and the ethereal AURORA—every chapter showcases the beautiful visuals and craftsmanship behind these story arcs.

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Studio members Jennie Kong (Narrative Writer) and Yuichiro Tanabe (Visual Development Lead) team up once again to co-author the art book. Across 245 pages, and with contributions from season designers, artists, writers, and engineers, the book explores the creative journey behind the final artwork: featuring never-before-seen illustrations, behind-the-scenes commentary, and insights from the people who helped bring these adventures to life.

Beginning with Sky: Light Awaits beta, the art book dives into the origins, creative process, challenges, and surprises behind key milestones in Sky’s development. Dedicated chapters spotlight eight major adventure seasons that redefined the game’s artistic and narrative landscape:

• Enchantment

• Sanctuary

• Prophecy

• The Little Prince

• Abyss

• AURORA

• Moments

• Revival

Additional chapters revisit the remaining adventure seasons and celebrations that connected players across 2019-2024, from Gratitude and Dreams to Nine-Colored Deer and Nesting, alongside beloved annual events like Days of Bloom, Mischief, Feast, and more.

From early environment concepts to spirit designs, emotional story moments, and technical experimentation, the book offers a closer look at how each season took shape behind the scenes.

A New STAR Feature Experience

Like the first art book, The Art of Sky: Gratitude To Nesting also includes a special STAR feature! Embedded within every copy is a STAR chip compatible with iPhone and Android devices. By scanning the book, players can unlock an in-game book accessory along with new interactive content. Place the book within the spaces of eight featured adventure seasons to discover concept artwork and hear audio commentary directly from the artists who helped create each vision.

Whether revisiting familiar memories or uncovering artwork never shown before, the STAR feature offers a new way to connect Sky’s in-game world with the creative process behind it.

The Art of Sky: Gratitude To Nesting (2019–2024) launches summer 2026 for $100 USD (plus shipping). Pre-orders open June 1, 2026 at 18:00 via thatskyshop.com.