Sky: Children of the Light Origin Story Unveiled

As a longtime admirer of thatgamecompany's Sky, I've always been captivated by its distinctive art direction, immersive storytelling, and atmospheric worldbuilding—often more than its gameplay mechanics. Now, Sky: Children of the Light is breaking new ground by introducing its first-ever in-game animated feature titled The Two Embers.

A Pioneering Cinematic Experience

This represents an extraordinary creative leap for thatgamecompany. Beginning July 21st, players can attend exclusive in-game screenings of The Two Embers: Part One—a wordless animated story exploring Sky's foundational mythology through visual storytelling.

Discovering an Emotional Origin Story

The narrative unfolds across two chapters, with Part One following two temporally separated yet spiritually connected children. Our story begins with an orphan dwelling in the crumbling outskirts of The Ruler's City, a once-prosperous civilization in decline.

A fateful encounter with an injured baby manatee sets in motion a poignant exploration of loss, isolation, and healing connection. Meanwhile, high above, The Ruler observes their deteriorating domain as ominous storm clouds gather.

The production achieves remarkable emotional depth without dialogue—relying entirely on striking visuals, evocative scoring, and universal themes. Players will viscerally experience the child's sorrow while finding hope in the gentle manatee companionship.

Following its premiere, Sky Cinema (a special in-game theater) will unlock new chapters weekly alongside related gameplay content allowing deeper immersion into the unfolding narrative.

Redefining Interactive Storytelling

Rather than traditional distribution channels, thatgamecompany innovates by weaving this cinematic experience directly into Sky's universe. This bold approach transforms the game into a multidimensional storytelling platform—complemented by upcoming features like Aurora's concert.

The ambitious production brings together thatgamecompany, Light & Realm (lead producers), Illusorium Studios, and Orchid—marking Sky's most significant transmedia expansion to date.

Experience this groundbreaking project firsthand—download Sky: Children of the Light via the Google Play Store. For more gaming innovations, explore our coverage of Cooking Battles' Closed Beta Test.