Timeline

This page welcomes anyone's help adding events, dates, verification, etc. Please maintain clear and consistent formatting across the entire timeline. The timeline may also contain details about events in the near future.A running **timeline** of Sky game-related events.

## That Next Game (November 2016)

* Thatgamecompany posted three posters regarding to their next game. (Candles, stone gate, and four children)

## Sky Reveal (September 2017)

* Jenova Chen talks about Sky at the Apple September Event keynote.

## Sky Alpha/Beta Testing Begins (November 2017)

* People who started testing in November 2017 were able to get the Journey costume in-game (was not available until PS release).

Most of the following milestones are shared with soft-launch:

* Load testing of the servers begins in January 2018.
* Eden was added March 2018.
* Aviary was added May 5, 2018.
* Prairie is extended to include Caves, Nest and Villages in September 2018. Citadel is added to Valley.
* Winter season was introduced December 2018.
* First Season of Gratitude was introduced April 2019, with a repeat (which included the Weasel mask) before global release.
* The current home island replaced Aviary in April 2019.
* Beta reset in June 2019.

## iOS Soft Launch of Sky: Light Awaits (December 2017)

* First country is Philippines, later to include Singapore, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway.
* China's release came in June 2019, before the global release.

## Season of Lightseekers Begins (September 23, 2019)

* (Sep) Secret Area: Office is added to the game.
* (Oct 27) Halloween Office Event - Spooky Bat Cape & Hungry Pumpkin Hat available
* (Nov 10) Season of Lightseekers ends

## Season of Belonging Begins (November 18, 2019)

* (Nov 22) Android 9+ Limited Live Launch for Singapore
* (Nov 26 - Dec 03) Days of Giving 2019, Double Heart event
* (Dec 13) Android 9+ Limited Live Launch for Japan
* (Dec 22 - Jan 02) Days of Feast 2019, Double Seasonal Light event & Christmas themed office
* (Jan 12) Season of Belonging ends

## Season of Rhythm Begins (January 24, 2020)

* (Jan 24 - Jan 27) Lunar New Year, Double Heart event
* (Jan 31 - Feb 03) First ever Traveling Spirit arrives - Gratitude 'Sassy Drifter' Isle Spirit
* (Feb 12 - Feb 19) Days of Love 2020 - Days of Love Swing available
* (Feb 14 - Feb 17) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Doublefive Light Catcher' Prairie Spirit
* (Feb 27 - Mar 02) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Laidback Pioneer' Forest Spirit
* (Mar 12 - Mar 15) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Provoking Performer' Forest Spirit
* (Mar 19 - Mar 22) 10 Million Downloads Celebration, Double Seasonal Light Event
* (Mar 26 - Mar 29) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Pleaful Parent' Wasteland Spirit
* (Mar 30 - Apr 13) Days of Spring, Double Regular Candles
* (Apr 05) Season of Rhythm ends

## ✦ Android Global Release of Sky: Children of the Light (April 7, 2020)

* (Apr 09 - Apr 12) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Crab Whisperer' Wasteland Spirit
* (Apr 16 - Apr 19) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Piggyback Lightseeker' Isle Spirit

## Season of Enchantment Begins (April 20, 2020)

* (Apr 20 - Apr 27) Days of Nature 2020 - Earth Day Cape available
* (Apr 30 - May 03) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Stretching Guru' Prairie Spirit
* (May 14 - May 17) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Sparkler Parent' Valley Spirit
* (May 18 - May 26) Days of Healing - Double Hearts, Healing Pack available until Jun 22
* (May 28 - May 31) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Sassy Drifter' Isle Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Jun 10 - Jun 14) Days of Rainbow 2020
* (Jun 11 - Jun 14) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Hairtousle Teen' Forest Spirit
* (Jun 15 - Jun 21) Double Seasonal Light event
* (Jun 21) Season of Enchantment ends
* (Jun 22 - Jul 19) Double Treasure Candles
* (Jun 25 - Jun 28) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Leaping Dancer' Valley Spirit
* (Jul 08) 20 Million Downloads
* (Jul 09 - Jul 12) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Confetti Cousin' Prairie Spirit

## Season of Sanctuary Begins (July 13, 2020)

* (Jul 13 - Jul 19) Double Seasonal Light event
* (Jul 13 - Jul 19) First Sky Anniversary
* (Jul 17) thatskyshop.com launches
* (Jul 18) Sky's 1 Year Anniversary
* (Jul 23 - Jul 26) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Greeting Shaman' Vault Spirit
* (Jul 31) 35 Million Downloads
* (Jul 31) Sky Original Game Soundtrack (Volume 1) is released.
* (Aug 06 - Aug 09) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Wise Grandparent' Vault Spirit
* (Aug 17 - Aug 23) Double Treasure Candles
* (Aug 20 - Aug 23) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Shushing Light Scholar' Vault Spirit
* (Sep 03 - Sep 06) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Festival Spin Dancer' Prairie Spirit
* (Sep 08 - Sep 20) Days of Summer Lights 2020, Double Seasonal Light
* (Sep 17 - Sep 20) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Twirling Champion' Valley Spirit
* (Sep 20) Season of Sanctuary ends
* (Oct 01 - Oct 04) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Provoking Performer' Forest Spirit (2nd visit)

## Season of Prophecy Begins (October 5, 2020)

* (Oct 06) 50 Million Downloads
* (Oct 15 - Oct 18) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Admiring Actor' Forest Spirit
* (Oct 22 - Nov 04) Days of Mischief 2020
* (Oct 29 - Nov 01) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Indifferent Alchemist' Wasteland Spirit
* (Nov 12 - Nov 15) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Boogie Kid' Isle Spirit
* (Nov 23 - Nov 30) Days of Giving 2020, Double Hearts
* (Nov 26 - Nov 29) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Laidback Pioneer' Forest Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Dec 10 - Dec 13) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Pleaful Parent' Wasteland Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Dec 13) Season of Prophecy ends
* (Dec 21 - Jan 03) Days of Feast 2020
* (Dec 24 - Dec 27) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Troupe Greeter' Isle Spirit

## Season of Dreams Begins (January 4, 2021)

* (Jan 07 - Jan 10) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Nodding Muralist' Wasteland Spirit
* (Jan 21 - Jan 24) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Confetti Cousin' Prairie Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Feb 03 - Feb 06) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Respectful Pianist' Wasteland Spirit
* (Feb 08 - Mar 01) Days of Fortune 2021
* (Feb 12 - Feb 21) Days of Love 2021
* (Feb 18 - Feb 21) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Crab Walker' Wasteland Spirit
* (Mar 04 - Mar 07) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Piggyback Lightseeker' Isle Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Mar 15) Season of Dreams ends
* (Mar 18 - Mar 21) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Leaping Dancer' Valley Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Mar 22 - Apr 04) Days of Bloom 2021
* (Apr 01 - Apr 04) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Sparkler Parent' Valley Spirit (2nd visit)

## Season of Assembly Begins (April 5, 2021)

* (Apr 15 - Apr 18) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Doublefive Light Catcher' Prairie Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Apr 19 - May 02) Days of Nature 2021
* (Apr 29 - May 02) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Rallying Thrillseeker' Prairie Spirit
* (May 03 - May 09) Children's Day event
* (May 13 - May 16) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Thoughtful Director' Vault Spirit
* (May 27 - May 30) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Snoozing Carpenter' Wasteland Spirit
* (Jun 10 - Jun 13) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Timid Bookworm' Prairie Spirit
* (Jun 13) Season of Assembly ends
* (Jun 14 - Jun 27) Days of Rainbow 2021
* (Jun 24 - Jun 27) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Admiring Actor' Forest Spirit (2nd visit)

## Season of The Little Prince Begins (July 6, 2021)

* (Jul 08 - Jul 11) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Sassy Drifter' Isle Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Jul 12 - Jul 25) Second Sky Anniversary
* (Jul 13) Sky 2nd Anniversary Q&A Livestream
* (Jul 16) Sky Original Game Soundtrack (Volume 2) is released
* (Jul 18) Sky's 2 Year Anniversary
* (Jul 22 - Jul 25) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Boogie Kid' Isle Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Jul 30) Sky Original Game Soundtrack (Volume 3) is released
* (Aug 02 - Aug 08) Double Seasonal Light
* (Aug 05 - Aug 08) Traveling Spirit - Prophecy 'Prophet of Water' Isle Spirit
* (Aug 12 - Aug 25) Days of Summer 2021
* (Aug 19 - Aug 22) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Chill Sunbather' Prairie Spirit
* (Sep 02 - Sep 05) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Crab Call' Wasteland Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Sep 16 - Sep 19) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Troupe Juggler' Valley Spirit
* (Sep 19) Season of The Little Prince ends
* (Sep 20 - Oct 03) Days of Summer Lights 2021
* (Sep 30 - Oct 03) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Grateful Shell Collector' Prairie Spirit

## Season of Flight Begins (October 4, 2021)

* (Oct 14 - Oct 17) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Festival Spin Dancer' Prairie Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Oct 18 - Nov 07) Days of Mischief 2021
* (Oct 28 - Oct 31) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Playfighting Herbalist' Wasteland Spirit
* (Nov 11 - Nov 14) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Wise Grandparent' Vault Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Nov 23 - Nov 29) Days of Giving 2021
* (Nov 25 - Nov 28) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Jelly Whisperer' Prairie Spirit
* (Dec 09 - Dec 12) Traveling Spirit - Prophecy 'Prophet of Fire' Isle Spirit
* (Dec 19) Season of Flight ends
* (Dec 20 - Jan 09) Days of Feast 2021
* (Dec 23 - Dec 26) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Sparkler Parent' Valley Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Jan 06 - Jan 09) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Twirling Champion' Valley Spirit (2nd visit)

## Season of Abyss Begins (January 17, 2022)

* (Jan 20 - Jan 23) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Saluting Protector' Wasteland Spirit
* (Jan 24 - Feb 06) Days of Fortune 2022
* (Feb 03 - Feb 06) Traveling Spirit - Prophecy 'Prophet of Earth' Isle Spirit
* (Feb 07 - Feb 20) Days of Love 2022
* (Feb 17 - Feb 20) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Hiking Grouch' Prairie Spirit
* (Feb 25 - Mar 10) Kizuna AI Collaboration, Double Seasonal Light and Treasure Candles
* (Mar 03 - Mar 06) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Troupe Greeter' Isle Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Mar 17 - Mar 20) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Stretching Guru' Prairie Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Mar 27) Season of Abyss ends
* (Mar 28 - Apr 10) Days of Bloom 2022
* (Mar 31 - Apr 03) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Scarecrow Farmer' Wasteland Spirit

## Season of Performance Begins (April 11, 2022)

* (Apr 14 - Apr 17) Traveling Spirit - Dreams 'Spinning Mentor' Valley Spirit
* (Apr 18 - May 01) Days of Nature 2022
* (Apr 28 - May 01) Traveling Spirit - Assembly 'Daydream Forester' Forest Spirit
* (May 12 - May 15) Traveling Spirit - Prophecy 'Prophet of Air' Isle Spirit
* (May 23 - Jun 05) Grand Opening of Harmony Hall
* (May 26 - May 29) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Greeting Shaman' Vault Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Jun 09 - Jun 12) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Hairtousle Teen' Forest Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Jun 20 - Jun 26) Double Seasonal Light and Treasure Candles
* (Jun 23 - Jun 26) Traveling Spirit - Dreams 'Peeking Postman' Valley Spirit
* (Jun 26) Season of Performance ends
* (Jun 30 - Jul 13) Days of Rainbow 2022
* (Jul 07 - Jul 10) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Timid Bookworm' Prairie Spirit

## Season of Shattering Begins (July 11, 2022)

* (Jul 18 - Jul 31) Third Sky Anniversary
* (Jul 21 - Jul 24) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Doublefive Light Catcher' Prairie Spirit
* (Aug 04 - Aug 07) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Thoughtful Director' Vault Spirit
* (Aug 09 - Aug 21) Double Seasonal Light
* (Aug 18 - Aug 21) Traveling Spirit - Assembly 'Scolding Student' Forest Spirit
* (Aug 22 - Sep 11) Days of Sunlight 2022
* (Sep 01 - Sep 04) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Indifferent Alchemist' Wasteland Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Sep 15 - Sep 25) Double Seasonal Light
* (Sep 15 - Sep 18) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Shushing Light Scholar' Vault Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Sep 25) Season of Shattering ends
* (Sep 26 - Oct 16) Lazy Days 2022
* (Sep 29 - Oct 02) Traveling Spirit - The Little Prince 'Beckoning Ruler' Vault Spirit
* (Oct 13 - Oct 16) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Laidback Pioneer' Forest Spirit (3rd visit)

## Season of AURORA Begins (October 17, 2022)

* (Oct 24 - Nov 13) Days of Mischief 2022
* (Oct 27 - Oct 30) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Nodding Muralist' Wasteland Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Nov 10 - Nov 13) Traveling Spirit - Prophecy 'Prophet of Water' Isle Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Nov 14 - Nov 20) Double Seasonal Light
* (Nov 22 - Nov 28) Days of Giving 2022
* (Nov 24 - Nov 27) Traveling Spirit - Dreams 'Bearhug Hermit' Valley Spirit

## ✦ PlayStation Release of Sky: Children of the Light (December 6, 2022)

* (Dec 08 - Dec 11) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Sassy Drifter' Isle Spirit (4th visit)
* (Dec 09) First day of AURORA Concert in Sky
* (Dec 19 - Jan 08) Days of Feast 2022
* (Dec 22 - Dec 25) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Pleaful Parent' Wasteland Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Jan 02) Season of AURORA and AURORA Concert in Sky ends
* (Jan 05 - Jan 08) Traveling Spirit - Assembly 'Baffled Botanist' Forest Spirit

## Season of Remembrance Begins (January 16, 2023)

* (Jan 19 - Jan 22) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Rallying Thrillseeker' Prairie Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Jan 20 - Feb 02) Days of Fortune 2023
* (Feb 02 - Feb 05) Traveling Spirit - Lightseekers 'Piggyback Lightseeker' Isle Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Feb 13 - Feb 26) Days of Love 2023
* (Feb 16 - Feb 19) Traveling Spirit - The Little Prince 'Slouching Soldier' Vault Spirit
* (Mar 02 - Mar 05) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Boogie Kid' Isle Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Mar 06 - Mar 12) Double Seasonal Light
* (Mar 06 - Mar 19) Double Treasure Candles
* (Mar 06 - Mar 19) First ever Returning Spirit group arrives - Assembly Group: Baffled Botanist, Chuckling Scout, Marching Adventurer, and Scaredy Cadet
* (Mar 16 - Mar 19) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Crab Walker' Wasteland Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Mar 20 - Apr 09) Days of Bloom 2023
* (Mar 30 - Apr 02) Traveling Spirit - Gratitude 'Provoking Performer' Forest Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Apr 02) Season of Remembrance ends
* (Apr 10 - Apr 16) Double Seasonal Light and Treasure Candles
* (Apr 13 - Apr 16) Traveling Spirit - The Little Prince 'Sneezing Geographer' Vault Spirit

## Season of Passage Begins (April 17, 2023)

* (Apr 20 - May 07) Days of Nature 2023
* (Apr 27 - Apr 30) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Snoozing Carpenter' Wasteland Spirit (2nd visit)
* (May 11 - May 14) Traveling Spirit - Flight 'Tinkering Chimesmith' Forest Spirit
* (May 15 - May 21) Double Seasonal Light and Treasure Candles
* (May 15 - May 21) Returning Spirit Group - "Twilight Gloaming:" Prophet of Air, Prophet of Water, and Prophet of Earth
* (May 25 - May 28) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Grateful Shell Collector' Prairie Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Jun 01 - Jun 14) Days of Color 2023
* (Jun 08 - Jun 11) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Admiring Actor' Forest Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Jun 22 - Jun 25) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Sparkler Parent' Valley Spirit (4th visit)
* (Jul 02) Season of Passage ends
* (Jul 03 - Jul 16) Days of Music 2023
* (Jul 03 - Jul 16) Returning Spirit Group - Musicians: Thoughtful Director, Respectful Pianist, Leaping Dancer, and Greeting Shaman
* (Jul 06 - Jul 09) Traveling Spirit - Dreams 'Spinning Mentor' Valley Spirit (2nd visit)

## Season of Moments Begins (July 17, 2023)

* (Jul 17 - Jul 30) Fourth Sky Anniversary
* (Jul 20 - Jul 23) Traveling Spirit - The Little Prince 'Gloating Narcissist' Vault Spirit
* (Aug 03 - Aug 06) Traveling Spirit - Prophecy 'Prophet of Fire' Isle Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Aug 07 - Aug 13) Returning Spirit Group - Adventurers: Hiking Grouch, Cackling Cannoneer, Crab Whisperer, and Troupe Greeter
* (Aug 17 - Aug 20) Traveling Spirit - Flight 'Lively Navigator' Forest Spirit
* (Aug 23 - Sep 03) AURORA Encore Concerts
* (Aug 31 - Sep 03) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Jellyfish Whisperer' (2nd visit)
* (Sep 11 - Sep 24) Days of Sunlight 2023
* (Sep 14 - Sep 17) Traveling Spirit - The Little Prince 'Star Collector'
* (Sep 25 - Oct 01) Double Seasonal Light
* (Sep 28 - Oct 1) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Confetti Cousin' (3rd visit)
* (Oct 01) Season of Moments ends
* (Oct 02 - Oct 15) Days of Style 2023
* (Oct 12 - Oct 15) Traveling Spirit - Enchantment 'Playfighting Herbalist' Wasteland Spirit (2nd visit)

## Season of Revival Begins (October 16, 2023)

* (Oct 23 - Nov 12) Days of Mischief 2023
* (Oct 26 - Oct 29) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Troupe Juggler' Valley Spirit (2nd visit)
* (Nov 9 - Nov 12) Traveling Spirit - Belonging 'Wise Grandparent' Vault Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Nov 20 - Nov 26) Days of Giving 2023
* (Nov 23 - Nov 26) Traveling Spirit - Flight 'Talented Builder' Forest Spirit
* (Nov 27 - Dec 17) Aviary’s Firework Festival
* (Dec 7 - Dec 10) Traveling Spirit - The Little Prince 'Stretching Lamplighter' Vault Spirit
* (Dec 11 - Dec 24) Returning Days of Mischief Cosmetics in Aviary Village
* (Dec 21 - Dec 24) Traveling Spirit - Rhythm 'Festival Spin Dancer' Prairie Spirit (3rd visit)
* (Dec 31) Season of Revival ends
* (Jan 4 - Jan 7) Traveling Spirit - Sanctuary 'Chill Sunbather' Prairie Spirit (2nd visit)

## Season of the Nine-Colored Deer Begins (January 15, 2024)

* (Jan 18 - Jan 21) Traveling Spirit - Abyss 'Anxious Angler' Wasteland Spirit
* (Jan 29 - Feb 11) Days of Fortune 2024
* (Feb 1 - Feb 4) Traveling Spirit - TBA
* (Feb 12 - Feb 25) Days of Love 2024
* (Feb 15 - Feb 18) Traveling Spirit - TBA
* (Feb 29 - Mar 3) Traveling Spirit - TBA
* (Mar 14 - Mar 17) Traveling Spirit - TBA
* (Mar 28 - Mar 31) Traveling Spirit - TBA
* (March 31) Season of the Nine-Colored Deer ends