Sky: Children of the Light Official Art Book Vol. 2 to Release in Summer 2026
The second art book extends the franchise's official behind-the-scenes documentation beyond the 2024 first volume, offering a structured five-year retrospective of a game that has surpassed 300 million downloads worldwide.
Reporting from 2 sources: KAI-YOU, Denfaminicogamer.
Thatgamecompany announced on June 2 that the second official art book for Sky: Children of the Light, titled Sky Official Art Book "Gratitude to Nesting (2019-2024)," will be released in summer 2026. Pre-orders opened at 10:00 AM on June 2 on the official thatskyshop website at a price of 14,920 yen including tax. The 245-page book is co-authored by narrative writer Jennie Kong and visual development lead Yuichiro Tanabe. It includes numerous previously unpublished artworks and production materials covering the first five years after the game's launch. Chapters detail the project's starting point, creative process, production challenges, and unexpected discoveries by the development team. The book also covers the production of seasonal events including the collaboration with vocalist AURORA, the season inspired by The Little Prince, and the Season of Prophecy. Each copy includes a special STAR chip that, when scanned with compatible iPhone or Android devices, unlocks in-game book accessories and additional content. The book can also be placed in areas of the eight in-game seasons held from 2019 to 2024 to view concept art and hear audio commentary from artists.
The second volume is co-authored by narrative writer Jennie Kong, who also co-wrote the previous "The Art of Sky" released in 2024, and visual development lead Yuichiro Tanabe. Art director Cecil Kim commented on the publication, "Through the words of the developers, you should be able to feel the pulse of our creative process more closely."
The book includes contributions from season designers, artists, and engineers who helped shape the game's first five years after release. Chapters cover the project's starting point, creative process, production challenges, and unexpected discoveries and events faced by the development team. The book also details the production of seasonal events including the collaboration with vocalist AURORA, the season inspired by "The Little Prince," and the fan-favorite "Season of Prophecy."
Each copy includes a special STAR chip that, when scanned with compatible iPhone or Android devices, unlocks in-game book accessories and additional content. The book can also be placed in areas of the eight in-game seasons held from 2019 to 2024 to view concept art and hear audio commentary from artists. Thatgamecompany is headquartered in California, USA, and is known for the game "Journey."
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