Developers at thatgamecompany received praise for the release of their latest mobile title, Sky: Children of the Light. The game takes clear inspiration from the developer's previous title Journey, which earned near-universal critical acclaim. Following the success of Journey, Sky: Children of the Light took players on another well-received adventure and enjoyed a great amount of popularity, celebrating over 20 million downloads just a year after it first launched on iOS.
So far, Sky: Children of the Light has seen three releases. The most recent launch was the Nintendo Switch version of Sky: Children of the Light. While fans have enjoyed the game on iOS, Android, and Switch, many are still wanting the game to be released on more platforms. Many especially want Sky: Children of the Light to come to PlayStation, a move that has finally been confirmed over three years after the game first launched for iOS devices.
The announcement was made by thatgamecompany on the developer's blog, confirming that a PS4 and PS5 version of Sky: Children of the Light will be coming. According to the developer, a PlayStation version of its latest title has always been planned, but the latest information confirms that this update is in the works. There's currently no expectation of when fans can play Sky: Children on the Light on PlayStation consoles, but considering the Switch version came out within 12 months of its announcement, hopefully gamers will get an official word on a release date soon.
Beyond being a title praised for its stunning visuals and immersive co-operative gameplay, Sky: Children of the Light has also raised money for charity. Raising money to both help fight deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and support COVID-19 relief, thatgamecompany unveiled that it had managed to raise over a million dollars. With well over 20 million users having downloaded Sky: Children of the Light, it is clear to see how its developer managed to raise that amount of money.
Sky: Children of the Light might not perfectly live up to the grand expectations set by its predecessor Journey, but many have still given the game positive reviews, citing impressive visuals and unique social elements that make the game worth playing. Unlike Journey's primarily single-player experience, Sky: Children of the Light encourages co-op as a core gameplay mechanic, allowing up to eight players to explore the world together.
Sky: Children of the Light is available for Google Play, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. PS4 and PS5 versions are in the works.
