Dear PlayStation players, I’m sorry I couldn’t meet you! But now that the skies are calling and your story is about to begin, we’re happy to announce that Sky: Children of the Light officially launches on PlayStation on his December 6th.
Over 15 years ago, thatgamecompany entered into a formal partnership with PlayStation. Our games fl0w, Flower and Journey each experiment with how interactive games can communicate on an emotional level. We were humbled by Journey’s Game of the Year recognition and the accolades these games received, but perhaps what resonated most was the individual stories players sent us from around the world. did. Share how our games have impacted their lives. These stories got us thinking about how we can better experience compassion through play.this Sky is the spiritual successor to Journey, creating a place for people of all backgrounds to share emotional connections and meaningful moments with their loved ones.
We are very proud of the vibrant global community that has flourished on Sky and our players continue to surprise and inspire us! One of our community members, SADist, We created an animatic that captures the heart of what a Sky player sees and feels. The above trailer was based on that animatic in order. We want both players and developers to faithfully recreate what they saw and felt in Sky.
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Find your place in Sky through adventure, exploration, and the people you meet. Follow where birds beckon and bells ring for secluded, tranquil scenery and intriguing surprises. Climb through the clouds, play your own music, help another traveler, or hold the hand of a fellow Child of the Light who will show you your favorite shortcuts.
A road opens up to meet everyone who sets foot in the world of the sky.
Take a musical journey with the AURORA concert season
Music is woven into the sky, guiding and accompanying the player through light and darkness. It’s always been an important part of the game, but now that we’ve spent 18 months developing and fine-tuning our own game engine, we’re looking to make music more intense and powerful than ever before. We are ready to offer a new method. Previously done in the game:
On December 8th at 8:30pm PT, we will premiere a collaborative concert with Norwegian music artist AURORA. To help millions of players join us on this musical journey, we’ve opened the world’s largest performance venue and reserved a seat for everyone.
If you’ve played Sky before, you’ve heard AURORA’s voice on the original soundtrack. She is also best known internationally for her hits ‘Runaway’, ‘Cure for Me’ and ‘Running with the Wolves’ as well as her fantastic vocals. Frozen II‘s “Into the Unknown”.
Starting December 8th, her music invites you to transform within Sky itself. She has connected with a slew of enthusiastic players around the world, performing songs like “Exhale Inhale,” “Runaway,” and “Warrior” with AURORA, taking you on a journey far beyond any other concert experience. carry. game.
The concert experience is not limited to the set list, but there are plenty of events before and after the performance. Learn to sing using the in-game instruments (all skill levels recommended!), meet friendly creatures who will take you on a tour, and discover a room with a soothing sound bath.
Everyone is welcome! No tickets, no purchases, no minimal game progress required.
You can watch multiple times per day until January 2, 2023.
Celebrate the PlayStation Launch with Exclusive Journey Cosmetics
To celebrate this new launch, specially themed Journey Packs will be available for purchase for those who join on PlayStation. Exclusive to PlayStation players, this bundle comes with capes, hoods, and masks carefully recreated with designs familiar to anyone who’s ever seen the travelers across the sands of the desert. On a nostalgic note, this mask contains unique abilities. Wear this mask and hear Skye’s Journey-inspired voice when his child calls!
A place where everyone can become stronger
When we first started the studio, we gave little thought to how impactful our efforts to push the emotional boundaries of gaming would still be today. We are so excited to bring our latest adventure to the platform where we started. First they were petals in the wind, then they became dune-gliding travellers, and now they soar together in the clouds. We look forward to seeing you in the sky on December 6th.
