Sky: Children of the Light — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Hotfix 33.2 - April 29, 2026 | 2026-04-29 | Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix! Changes and fixes in this update include: \ Fixed an issue where some characters were not scaling correctly in the Challenge Rules section UI\ Fixed some missing localization for Season of Carnival text\ Fixed an issue where players using an external controller were unable to throw the ball challenge prop\ Fixed an issue where sometimes players couldn't see UI elements when joining another player in a Shared Space ChallengeFix for the softlock that affected some accounts if they hadn't completed the Aviary tutorial content when Season of Carnival began\ Fixed an issue where friend names could shift wh |
| Welcome to the Wandering Carnival! | 2026-04-15 | Welcome to the Wandering Carnival! 🎪Friendly faces have returned to put on a show for all Sky Kids, but they need your help to set up! Unleash your creativity as you build and participate in exciting new shared Space Space Challenges ⛳️Are you ready? The carnival awaits 🎉 |
| Hotfix 33.1 - April 15, 2026 | 2026-04-15 | Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix!Changes and fixes in this update include:Additional fixes for the 33.0 “Tap to Update” issues that iOS and Steam users experiencedPlease note: iOS users may receive this update over the next few days. Steam users should be able to download the hotfix now.As always, we look forward to hearing your feedback, and encourage you to join the community discussion on our official Discord server at discord.gg/thatskygame! |
| Update 33.0 - April 14th, 2026 | 2026-04-14 | Greetings, Adventurers!Update 33.0 is live on Android, Huawei, iOS, PlayStation, Switch, and Steam!For a preview of what’s coming to Sky, be sure to check out April’s This Month in Sky!Update highlightsFor a quick overview of the update highlights, check out this video:New Features / ImprovementsQuality of Life improvementsCandlesThe size of the Candle Light is now visually representing the size of the Candle Wax pick up.Added Candle Wax to the Hermit Valley Slide race.Button Selection PriorityImproved button selection priority for Gamepad and Keyboard & Mouse in high-traffic locations.Constellation Pads in Home and Aviary VillageOutfit Shrin |
| Days of Nature is Back! | 2026-04-08 | Days of Nature is back! 🐢 🌊🏖️ Clean up the beach, build bottle sculptures, and uncover clues to discover why the darkness returns each year.🌊 We're also thrilled to continue our partnership with The Ocean Cleanup in support of real-world ocean cleanup efforts!See below for more information about the event, which will be available from April 10th through 23rd. |
| 🛠️ Server Maintenance Notice 🛠️ | 2026-04-07 | 🛠️ Server Maintenance 🛠️We'll perform a server maintenance on Wednesday, April 8th, starting at 1 PM PDT (UTC-7) for approximately 1 hour.Servers will be unavailable at this time, so you won’t be able to log into the game.We're grateful for your understanding 🙏 |
| Hotfix 32.9 - April 4, 2026 | 2026-04-04 | Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix!Please Note: Some platforms may receive the update later than others. Changes and fixes in this update include: Fix for freezing issues when collecting Winged Light in OrbitFix for various freezing issues in other levels and when transitioning between maps\ Fix for some event items not appearing in the shop As always, we look forward to hearing your feedback, and encourage you to join the community discussion on our official Discord server at discord.gg/thatskygame! |
| This Month in Sky: April 2026 Edition | 2026-04-01 | Hello, Adventurers! Welcome to “This Month in Sky”, where we share Sky news, community activities, and creations from Sky Kids around the world. As we say farewell to Season of Lightmending and Days of Bloom, we look forward to Season of Carnival and Days of Nature! Read below for a peek at what’s coming, and make sure to keep an eye on our social media channels for more details in the future. Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT. Sky NewsUpdate 33.0April 14thOur next major patch is coming out later this month, so make sure to visit our Patch Notes page when it goes live to see the full list of new features, bug fixes, and i |
| Hotfix 32.7 - March 24, 2026 | 2026-03-25 | Greetings, Adventurers! We have a hotfix! Changes and fixes in this update include:Preparations for Days of Nature on April 10thRemoving the camera permission requirement for Android devicesThe star icon for favorite/non-favorite friends should no longer appear reversed\ The chat keyboard should no longer close immediately when in undocked modePlayers should no longer be softlocked on the device shelf when initiating a Lightmending challengeSpirits should be back to normal when following players on adventures, instead of hoveringDye icons should no longer appear greyed out in the menu As always, we look forward to hearing your feedback, and e |
| Sunshine Blossoms in Days of Bloom 2026 | 2026-03-10 | Happy Days of Bloom, Sky Kids!Get ready to bask in the sunshine and frolic with friends in this year’s floral fête.From March 13th through April 2nd, visit Daylight Prairie and work with the rest of the Sky community to help the Sunflowers blossom and reach new heights. A field of Sunflowers has sprung up on the hill surrounding Daylight Prairie's Temple! When you arrive, speak to the Bloom Quest Giver to learn a new skill -- how to water the flowers.From March 13th to 29th, work together with other Sky Kids to weed and water the flower seedlings to help them grow. Each one will grow to new heights, depending on how many times they've been ca |
| This Month in Sky: March 2026 Edition | 2026-03-05 | Hello, Adventurers! Welcome to “This Month in Sky”, where we share Sky news, community activities, and creations from Sky Kids around the world. This month, get ready to frolic through fields of flowers with Days of Bloom! We also have another community Eden Run in store, and more awesome pieces of art from Sky Kids around the world. Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT. Sky NewsUpdate 32.7We have a hotfix planned for March 24th, which will include various bug fixes. Keep an eye on our social media channels and Patch Notes page for full details when it releases. Days of BloomThis Days of Bloom brings some extra sunshine to D |
| Submissions are Open for the 2026 Sky Creator Awards! | 2026-03-01 | It’s time, Sky Kids! Submissions for this year’s Sky Creator Awards are open!Whether you’re entering your own content or sharing the creations that have made you smile, get ready to see the Sky community shine.Submissions and nominee voting are open from today through March 31st PST, and this year the Sky community will have a voice! Help guide the nominees for select awards by telling us which content you love on social media and our voting website: https://www.thatskygame.com/creatorawards2026/vote In addition to voting, you can help bring awareness to your favorite content and creators by liking, sharing, and commenting on the social media |
| Update 32.5 is here! | 2026-02-26 | Update 32.5 - February 26th, 2026 Greetings, Adventurers!Update 32.5 releases today on Steam!For a preview of what’s coming to Sky, be sure to check out February’s This Month in Sky! Update highlightsFor a quick overview of the update highlights, and Tio shenanigans, check out this video:New FeaturesExperimental Portrait ModeWe’re working on Portrait Mode! While we’re still at work improving this feature, we’ve decided to make it available early in the game for everyone to enjoy. This feature is still in Experimental Mode but we hope this is a good first step for those of you who live in Portrait Mode, let us know about your experience with t |
| Scheduled Server Maintenance | 2026-02-14 | We'll perform a server maintenance on Wednesday, February 18th, starting at 11 AM PST (UTC-8) for approximately 4 hours.Servers will be unavailable at this time, so you won’t be able to log into the game.We're grateful for your understanding. |
| The Sky Creator Awards 2026 are Coming! | 2026-02-13 | It's time for our community's creativity to shine together once more!The Sky Creator Awards 2026 are coming this July, where we gather to celebrate the community creators who bring Sky to life beyond the game. Content entries and fan voting opportunities will be open from March 1st through 31st PST. Our main categories this year are:Visual ArtCraftCosplayMusicStorytellingIn-Game CreationComedy Along with four premier categories:Content of the YearPlayers' Choice AwardRising StarMentor Award Keep an eye on Sky's official social media channels for news and updates, and visit https://www.thatskygame.com/creatorawards2026 for more details on the |
| Days of Fortune: Year of the Horse | 2026-02-10 | Days of Fortune is back for Year of the Horse! From February 13th through 26th, talk to the Fortune Spirit in Aviary to teleport to a festive scene in the Village of Dreams. Get ready for dumplings, games, and adorable collectibles!For the first three days of the event, the main carousel is under construction while the Spirits get ready to celebrate. Help them by cleaning up the debris, and collect Event Tickets as a reward for your assistance. Once the carousel is complete on February 16th, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor and continue to collect up to five Event Tickets per day by riding the new carousel. There’s even a camera tripod |
| This Month in Sky: February 2026 Edition | 2026-02-03 | Hello, Adventurers! Welcome to “This Month in Sky”, where we share Sky news, community activities, and creations from Sky Kids around the world. This month we have an update, some returning favorites, and double Seasonal Light and Treasure Candles! Read more below. Please note: All dates and times are listed in PST/PDT. Sky NewsUpdate 32.5Our next update goes live on February 26th! For a rundown of what’s included, make sure to check out Tio’s update video later this month, or read the full patch notes once they’re ready at https://bit.ly/TMiSPatchNotes.In the meantime, you can look forward to:New spell inventory organizationA new Daily Quest |
| Hotfix 32.2 - January 29, 2026 | 2026-01-29 | Greetings, Adventurers!Hotfix 32.2 is now live. Changes include:Tips and motivational messages are returning to the loading screen Bug Fixes:AR CameraFixes for some mobile devices that were crashing when attempting to use the AR Camera featureWhen entering the AR Camera mode, the in-game checkpoints will no longer be overwritten and should work as intended Map Anywhere Fix for the Isle of Dawn map showing incorrect wing light count Other:Capeless Sky Kids will no longer be shadowed after lighting/friending themFix for the missing animation when friends accept the piggyback expressionFix for crashes when collecting spirit wing buffs in OrbitFi |
| Tournament of Triumph Returns for 2026 | 2026-01-23 | It’s time for the Tournament of Triumph’s big return!Thanks to your feedback during the 2024 Tournament of Triumph, we've made some changes to the way the event will work this year. From January 30th through February 12th, cheer on your favorite Spirits and play through winter-themed Sky activities to help them progress through the event bracket. A bevy of spirits have signed up to participate this year, but they need your support!When Tournament of Triumph begins, you can join the contest by talking to the Event Spirit, who will teleport you to the event space in Valley of Triumph’s coliseum. Once you’re there, you can vote for a spirit each |
| Hotfix 32.1 - January 13, 2026 | 2026-01-14 | Greetings, Adventurers! Hotfix 32.1 (364087) iOS, (363499) Android, Huawei, PlayStation, and Steam is now live. Bug Fixes: Fix for crashing reported in multiple levels with staggered release. As always, we look forward to hearing your feedback, and encourage you to join the community discussion on our official Discord server at discord.gg/thatskygame!Current Known Issues for each patch can be found here, along with updates: https://bit.ly/SkyKnownIssuesAnd in case you missed it, please make sure to check out this video from Sky’s Live Tech Lead, Brian Tomlinson, as he shares the current live issues raised by the community and explains what we |