thatgamecompany recently had the opportunity to meet the Sky: Children of the Light community at special “The Art of Sky” book signings. In the video above you can see some of the wonderful moments and interactions from these events. Don’t worry if you missed the opportunity, because thatgamecompany has announced that more book signings are planned.
thatgamecompany invites fans of the award-winning studio’s globally renowned social adventure game Sky: Children of the Light to experience an extraordinary visual odyssey with the upcoming release of ‘The Art of Sky’, a beautifully curated art book featuring over 250 pages of thatgamecompany’s signature artistic excellence. Available to pre-order now, the enchanting art book features concept illustrations from the game’s earliest days, heartfelt behind-the-scenes commentary and never-before-seen imagery in a beautifully designed, timeless first edition hardcover volume, perfect for avid gamers and collectors alike.
Sky: Children of the Light is loved for its beautifully animated landscapes, touching storytelling, and the lasting bonds the game creates between players around the world. The artbook aims to transport fans into the magical world of Sky, with features including:
● Early Prototypes – Go behind the scenes and discover over a dozen different Sky child prototypes, early sketches of Sky’s social center Aviary, and amazing, never-before-seen creatures.
● Extensive History and Lore – Each section of The Art of Sky contains fascinating descriptions and backstories of Sky’s realms, and details the extensive creative processes behind every decision made by thatgamecompany’s art team.
● Premium design – Copies of The Art of Sky are printed on premium paper and are individually numbered for authenticity.
● Fan Art – Sky’s dedicated fanbase is what makes the community what it is, and The Art of Sky includes a beautiful epilogue featuring some of the pieces shared over the years by fans from around the world.
● Pre-order bonuses – When you pre-order The Art of Sky, you will receive eight enchanting Sky postcards and three classic Sky posters as bonus gifts, while supplies last.
STAR Feature Bonus
To help players extend their journey in Sky even further, each copy is embedded with a special STAR chip that can be scanned on Nintendo Switch or compatible iOS and Android devices to receive an in-game book. Placing the book in Sky: Children of the Light and interacting with it will launch a special cutscene with striking imagery that offers a glimpse into the engineering that went into creating the game’s whimsical lands.
