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Sky: Children of the Light, developed by thatgamecompany, has entered its first restaurant collaboration, and the studio has launched a new publishing label, thatgamepublisher, funded in part by the game's success in China.
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Sep 3
Sky: Children of the Light, the social adventure game from thatgamecompany, has moved into new commercial and creative territory in late 2026. Its first restaurant collaboration, a themed cafe at the Ueno Marui Sweets Paradise store, was covered by Denfaminicogamer, with the author tasting three menu items including Manatee's Nap Omelette Rice and praising both the visuals and the taste. The same report also noted a limited-time Dear Van Gogh pop-up in Shibuya that had already ended.
That same week, thatgamecompany announced a new publishing label, thatgamepublisher, on August 25. The label targets emotionally resonant games and will offer funding plus production planning, platform and launch strategy, marketing, community building, and long-term IP development. Co-founder Jenova Chen told GamesIndustry.biz that the success of Sky, particularly in China, generated surplus funds that enabled the division. Contracts for several titles were already signed, and the label plans to invest in AA-scale projects, a step beyond typical indie publisher investments.
No other stories in the provided set focus on Sky: Children of the Light as a product or its broader roadmap. The two stories establish a current state of commercial expansion and a new publishing venture, with no new game content or updates announced within these reports.
Key facts
- First restaurant collaboration
- Sky: Children of the Light held its first restaurant collaboration at the Ueno Marui Sweets Paradise store. ↗
- thatgamepublisher label
- thatgamecompany announced the establishment of a new publishing label called thatgamepublisher on August 25, 2026. ↗
- Funding source
- Co-founder Jenova Chen said the success of Sky, particularly in the Chinese region, generated surplus funds that enabled the creation of thatgamepublisher. ↗
- Publishing services
- thatgamepublisher offers funding, production planning, platform and launch strategy, marketing, community building, and long-term IP development. ↗
- AA-scale investment
- The division plans to invest in larger AA-scale projects, a departure from typical indie publishers that invest under $1 million. ↗
Timeline
- Sep 2, 2026 Two-Minute Meetings Ended Bethesda Careers in Xbox Reset
- Sep 2, 2026 Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Launches September 23 with New Blower System
- Sep 2, 2026 Aoshima Adds MCR-Spec BNR34 Skyline GT-R to The Tuned Car Lineup
- Sep 2, 2026 Trails in the Sky the 2nd Remake Was Never Planned, Falcom President Says
- Aug 30, 2026 This Week's New Game Releases Include Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Aug 29, 2026 NexusMods Tops 25 Billion Total Downloads, Skyrim SE Passes Half
- Aug 29, 2026 Skyrim Mod Grid Inventory Turns Item Management Into a Puzzle
- Aug 28, 2026 Sky x Sweets Paradise Collab Cafe Report Also Covers Van Gogh Pop-Up
- Aug 28, 2026 Skyrim Modder Tests Pre-Release DLSS 5, Showing Realistic Faces
- Aug 28, 2026 Trails in the Sky the 1st Orbment Pocket Watches Announced
- Aug 27, 2026 thatgamecompany Launches thatgamepublisher Label for Emotional Games
- Aug 27, 2026 LEGO Skylines City-Builder Announced at gamescom ONL 2026
- Aug 27, 2026 Nihon Falcom Reveals TGS 2026 Booth With Trails in the Sky the 2nd Goods
- Aug 21, 2026 Skyrim SE Update Expands Console Mods But Hits PC Mods
- Aug 20, 2026 Trails in the Sky the 2nd Demo Launches With Save Carryover
- Aug 20, 2026 Ayano Yamane Withdraws From The Husky and His White Cat Shizun Manga
- Aug 19, 2026 Skyrim Special Edition Update Set for August 20, Expands Console Mod Storage
- Aug 19, 2026 Palworld and No Man's Sky Collaboration Hopes Rise After Hello Games CEO Responds
- Aug 19, 2026 Paradox Interactive to Publish Guardians of the Wild Sky
- Aug 18, 2026 Fallout 4 Update Raises BA2 Archive Limit to 1024
- Aug 15, 2026 SO.ON project LaV Releases 12th Single Endless Sky
- Aug 15, 2026 Bethesda Sets Fallout 4 Patch for August 18, Skyrim Update in Work
- Aug 14, 2026 GKIDS and Fathom Bring Castle in the Sky Back to U.S. Theaters for 40th Anniversary
- Aug 12, 2026 Mandate Order Early Access Launches on Steam and Epic Games Store
- Aug 11, 2026 Mayhem Dash: Sky City With Sanrio Characters Launches on Meta Quest
- Aug 11, 2026 BookWalker Global Opens Door to Comics Beyond Japanese Manga
- Aug 11, 2026 No Man's Sky Turns 10, Next Update Named Cosmos
- Aug 11, 2026 5 Prep Games to Play This Summer for 2026's Big Sequels
- Aug 10, 2026 Skyrim Mod Effects 11 Lets Community Shaders Run ENB Presets
- Aug 10, 2026 Cities: Skylines Remastered Japan Special Edition DLC Details Revealed
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9h ago
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13h ago
Hello Games released the No Man's Sky update 7.0, titled COSMOS, on September 9, 2026. The update adds new space features: space stations that players can own and decorate inside and out, outposts with new quests, asteroid belts with rare minerals, and space hulks that players can loot by jumping from their ships. Players can now build bases in space, form alliances with other players, and approach the sun. A star map helps players track locations. The update also improves space maneuvering and terrain rendering. A community expedition called Our Journey Continues will begin soon, revisiting the game's over 40 free updates. A discount sale is running on multiple platforms. No Man's Sky launched in August 2016 for PC and PlayStation 4, later reaching Xbox and Nintendo Switch. The game is available on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox.
5d ago
ASCII.jp's gadget column makes the case for carrying a dedicated audio player in the streaming era. The FIIO sub-brand Snowsky ECHO NANO weighs about 33.5g, uses a 6000-series aluminum-magnesium alloy body, has a 0.91-inch OLED display and a metal multi-function dial, and packs a CS43131 DAC chip for hi-res and lossless playback. It also works as an external DAC for a smartphone.
5d ago
thatgamecompany released a LINE stamp set on September 4 featuring Sky: Children of the Light characters in Irasutoya's style, themed around the Dear Van Gogh season. The set includes 16 stamps with phrases like "Please" and "I'll do my best!" and costs 190 yen. The official post also offers free downloads of each illustration with and without text.
6d ago
Spike Chunsoft released 'Cities: Skylines Remastered Japan Special Edition' for PS5 on September 3. The publisher then announced that upgrades from the physical 'Cities: Skylines PlayStation 4 Edition' to the downloadable remaster are currently not supported, contradicting earlier notices. The upgrade had been promised for 110 yen. After checking with Paradox Interactive, Spike Chunsoft apologized and said it will keep requesting support. Upgrades from the downloadable PS4 version still work, now priced at 100 yen.
6d ago
Nihon Falcom announced a release commemoration lottery for Trails in the Sky the 2nd, the sequel to Trails in the Sky the 1st. The in-store lottery takes place September 26 at seven locations nationwide, with no losing lots and 3,800 non-sale prizes. A separate web lottery runs September 17 to October 31, with 253 winners selected.
Sep 2
Bethesda Game Studios staff laid off in the Xbox reset say their careers ended in two-minute meetings, with no clear reason given for who was cut. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's July 6 email set 3,200 layoffs by fiscal 2027, with 1,600 roles eliminated immediately. Teams invitations arrived within an hour, and The Guardian reports the process showed no system.
Sep 2
Skyhook Games announced Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 for September 23 on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The sequel moves the series from the UK to America and adds a rebuilt blower system that can send tens of thousands of leaves flying at once. Japanese manufacturer Kubota joins the equipment roster alongside SCAG and STIGA. The grass system is revamped so cut and uncut turf read clearly at a glance. A demo is live on Steam.
Sep 2
Aoshima is releasing the MCR BNR34 Skyline GT-R '02 as kit No. 71 in its The Tuned Car series, which develops custom cars in 1/24 scale. The plastic model carries MCR-spec parts including a front bumper spoiler, front canards, aero hood, aero door mirrors, GT wing, and muffler, plus 19-inch Enkei NT03+M wheels. It is priced at 3,410 yen and scheduled for January 2027.
Sep 2
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 2nd, a full 3D remake of the 2006 PC game Trails in the Sky SC, launches September 17, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. In an interview with ASCII.jp, Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo said the remake was not planned when the 1st entered development. The team's high motivation and the 1st's reception set a one-year release target. He also explained why FC and SC were not merged into one game.
Aug 30
The week of August 31 to September 6, 2026, brings a heavy slate of new game releases across Japan and North America, led by two major action titles. Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on September 4 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, priced at 8,990 yen. The sword-fighting action game is set in early Edo-period Kyoto transformed by miasma, with players controlling swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, who bears the Oni Gauntlet and battles the supernatural Genma. Stages recreate real landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine. A pre-order bonus offers an omamori charm and sword fittings set usable in-game. The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy action RPG from Rebel Wolves, arrives on September 3 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 9,790 yen. It stars a Dawnwalker who lives as a human by day and a vampire by night, with day and night gameplay duality as a key attraction. Also releasing this week are Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, My Hero Academia: All's Justice, and Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault.
Aug 29
NexusMods, a mod sharing site for PC games, has surpassed 25 billion total mod downloads across all games, as of August 2026. The site now hosts 916,419 mods for 5,098 games. Over half of all downloads, approximately 12.8 billion, come from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Aug 29
A fan-made mod called Grid Inventory for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has been released on Nexus Mods. The mod removes the weight system and replaces it with grid-based item management, where items like rings take one grid space and armor takes a 2x2 area within a 10x14 capacity. Japanese menu support is included.
Aug 28
Denfaminicogamer reports on the first restaurant collaboration for Sky: Children of the Light, held at the Ueno Marui Sweets Paradise store. The author tasted three items, including Manatee's Nap Omelette Rice, and praised the visuals and taste. The article also covers the limited-time Dear Van Gogh pop-up in Shibuya, which ended.
Aug 28
Modder PureDark, known for upscaling and frame generation mods, released a test video showing NVIDIA's pre-release DLSS 5 neural rendering running in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The roughly five-minute video, focusing on the character creation screen, demonstrates character faces shifting to a more realistic representation with improved expressions and textures. A second video on lighting and shadows was also released, depicting a more realistic world, indicating the test scope is expanding. DLSS 5, announced in March 2026, is a real-time neural rendering technology that uses AI to recognize skin, hair, fabric, and lighting, making footage rendered with traditional methods more realistic. NVIDIA plans an official release in fall 2026. Starfield and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered have been announced as supported, but official Skyrim support is unconfirmed. Since its announcement, DLSS 5 has drawn criticism for significantly altering characters' facial features. Bethesda has said the art team will continue adjustments and that the effect remains under artists' control and optional for players. PureDark has not disclosed the tools, environment, or installation method, nor distributed a public mod, so this remains a technical experiment.
Aug 28
To mark the release of 'Trails in the Sky the 1st', the full remake of 'The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC', Fulton Japan is selling a pocket watch modeled on the game's Tactical Orbment. Pre-orders open September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM on the Fulton Japan official online store. The lineup has three models, each tied to a main character: Estelle, Joshua, and Scherazard. Every model embeds that character's distinct quartz layout and orbment circuit into the watch face. The circuit glows in the dark after absorbing light, evoking the moment orbment energy flows through the device. The hunter case carries the Bracer Guild emblem as a three-dimensional metal engraving, finished with an antique brown tone and aging treatment meant to recall a bracer's worn gear. Each model is limited to 2,025 units, with edition numbers 1 to 2025 engraved on the case back; numbers are assigned randomly and cannot be chosen. The package includes a special watch case and an original guarantee card featuring each character's illustration. The watch uses a MIYOTA 2035 quartz movement, measures roughly 60mm by 46mm by 14mm, weighs about 60g, and costs 16,500 yen including tax. Release is scheduled for mid-February 2027.
Aug 27
thatgamecompany, the studio behind Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, announced on August 25, 2026 that it has established a new publishing label called thatgamepublisher. The label targets ambitious, emotionally resonant games and supports developers who use interactivity to expand the emotional range games can convey. According to an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, the success of Sky, particularly in the Chinese region, generated surplus funds that enabled the creation of the division. Co-founder Jenova Chen said indie studios with hit titles naturally want to invest in areas they understand, citing examples like Pocketpair and its Palworld publishing arm. thatgamepublisher will offer more than funding, including production planning, platform and launch strategy, marketing, community building, and long-term IP development. The division also plans to invest in larger AA-scale projects, a departure from typical indie publishers that invest under $1 million. Publishing contracts for several titles were already signed at the time of the interview, though details were not disclosed. The company's official X account invited developers of any team size, development stage, or genre to apply.
Aug 27
Paradox Interactive announced LEGO Skylines during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 digital event on August 26, 2026. The city-building game is developed by Iceflake Studios, the studio that took over development of Cities: Skylines II from Colossal Order. Players place LEGO block characters, buildings, and flora and fauna to build their own cities at a relaxed pace, from a grand metropolis to fine details. The announcement trailer showed LEGO-built cities with police and firefighters active in the scenes, and events such as fires are likely to occur. LEGO Skylines is planned for release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. A release date has not been set. The game's connection to Cities: Skylines is notable because Iceflake Studios currently works on Cities: Skylines II, which has led to speculation that LEGO Skylines could be a LEGO version of the established city-builder series.
Aug 27
Nihon Falcom has published its exhibition details for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. The company's booth will sit inside the Konami Digital Entertainment booth and will center on a display area commemorating the release of Trails in the Sky the 2nd, scheduled for September 17, 2026. The exhibit will show unreleased illustrations and development documents, plus full-scale weapon replicas that visitors can hold for photo opportunities. Official cosplayers Kipi-san and Ojigi-san will appear as Estelle and Joshua. Attendees will receive a non-sale Puni Puni Can Badge set of seven types, with the daily type varying and quantities limited. Outside the venue and near JR Kaihimmakuhari Station, the company will hand out a special booklet and all ten types of an original uchiwa fan during the three public days. A special online live by Falcom jdk BAND will stream on September 19 at 10:30 a.m. and September 20 at 4:00 p.m., featuring popular Trails series songs; no live stage will be held at the venue.
Aug 21
Bethesda Game Studios released a new update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on August 21, 2026, expanding console mod features and raising mod storage to 15GB on PS5 and Xbox. However, the update changes the game's base code, affecting PC mods. Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) was updated in response, and plugins need individual updates or recompilation. Users report mods may not function if not updated.
Aug 20
Nihon Falcom released the demo for Trails in the Sky the 2nd on August 20, 2026, at 11:00 JST. The demo covers the full opening of the game, from the prologue "A Maiden's Resolve" through the end of Chapter 1, "The Approaching Shadow," including sub-events and quests. Players can carry their save data from the demo into the full game, continuing from Chapter 2 onward. The demo is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. To mark the demo's release, Falcom also published the opening movie on the official website. The movie is based on the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC and presents each scene as a full 3D remake, including battles against giant bosses that the original could not express. The full game is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, for the same platforms. The demo also includes the battle system that switches between quick and command battles, the new Brave Rush element, and the fishing minigame. Players who have clear data from Trails in the Sky the 1st can load it at the start of the demo to obtain the linked bonus "Classic Style SC." The demo does not support the Movie Viewing or Viewer Mode functions.
Aug 20
Manga artist Ayano Yamane announced she has withdrawn from the manga adaptation of Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou's The Husky and His White Cat Shizun novel series. Libre Publishing had announced minutes earlier that the project is suspended. Yamane apologized for previous social media posts that caused discomfort and concern.
Aug 19
Bethesda Game Studios plans to release the latest update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on August 20, 2026. The update expands the mod storage limit on console versions, which currently cap at 5GB for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The specific new capacity is not confirmed, but it may follow Fallout 4's recent increase to 15GB or 100GB.
Aug 19
Hello Games CEO Sean Murray responded warmly to a post about a potential Palworld collaboration, after Pocketpair publishing head John Buckley had repeatedly expressed interest. Murray's heart reaction marks the first positive response in an exchange that had seemed one-sided, raising hopes for a collaboration between the two games.
Aug 19
Blue Isle Studios announced on August 18, 2026, that Paradox Interactive will publish its survival craft game Guardians of the Wild Sky. The game features craftable airships, controllable dragons, and aerial battles. It is designed to be mod-friendly, with user mods available from day one of Steam Early Access, planned for 2027.
Aug 18
Bethesda Game Studios released a Fallout 4 update on August 18 local time, raising the BA2 archive limit from 256 to 1024 to support large mod collections. The patch adds Creation Kit fixes, PlayStation archive support, new file formats for Creations, and resolves crashes on Steam Deck and Microsoft Store.
Aug 15
Virtual idol group SO.ON project LaV will release its 12th single, "Endless Sky," on August 14, 2026. The song is an answer song to their debut track "SYNC LINK LIVE!!" and marks their fifth anniversary. Lyrics are by Kyoko Oyama, with composition by Hirotaka Hayakawa and Shuji Kondo, and arrangement by Kondo.
Aug 15
Bethesda Game Studios announced via its official X account that a Fallout 4 patch will release on August 18 local time. The patch focuses on general Creations improvements. The studio also confirmed it is working on an update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with details to be announced soon.
Aug 14
GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment will screen Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky in U.S. theaters for five days in August, marking the film's 40th anniversary. The 1986 fantasy adventure follows Pazu and Sheeta as they search for the floating castle Laputa. Screenings include both Japanese and English-language versions, plus a post-film clip from the featurette 'The World of Laputa.' Tickets are on sale now.
Aug 12
Digisky released the early access version of Mandate Order, a strategy game set in China's Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, on Steam and Epic Games Store on August 12, 2026. The game is priced at 2250 yen, with a 15 percent discount to 1912 yen until August 26. Players build a nation and survive an era of powerful rivals. Updates are planned from late August through December.
Aug 11
Thirdverse released Mayhem Dash: Sky City with Sanrio Characters for Meta Quest on July 31, 2026. The free-to-play social VR racing game, rebuilt from the early access of Hello Kitty Skyland, features races for up to 10 players and begins its first rank season, Founder Season, running through August 28, 2026.
Aug 11
Kadokawa's English-language e-book store BookWalker Global is expanding beyond Japanese manga and light novels, according to M12 Media CEO Samuel Pinansky. The platform, which moved to a new system run by M12 Media earlier this year, already sells original English light novels from J-Novel Club and Korean comics from Ize Press. Pinansky said the store may add traditional comics from other publishers if deals can be reached.
Aug 11
Hello Games founder Sean Murray released a message ahead of the 10th anniversary of No Man's Sky, which launched August 9, 2016. He announced the next update is titled COSMOS, with no details or release timing yet. Murray said players have explored less than 1% of the universe, and the studio has delivered 40 free major updates.
Aug 11
As the second half of 2026 approaches, Japanese gaming outlets Inside and Game Spark have each published a list of five recommended 'prep games' to play this summer before the release of highly anticipated sequels and new titles. The lists focus on games that either continue directly in story or deepen understanding of an upcoming release through shared worldviews and settings. Among the selections, 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd', a full remake sequel to 'Trails in the Sky the 1st', is highlighted for its continuous story and linked bonuses with the previous game. The article notes that the 'Trails in the Sky' series is the origin of the entire 'Trails' franchise, making it essential for series newcomers. Another pick is 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses', released in 2019, which the sources suggest may share a worldview connection with the upcoming 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong', citing a shared place name and a reminiscent character. Both outlets list the same five games, with 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd' and 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong' as the lead entries, each slated for release on September 17, 2026.
Aug 10
A new Skyrim Special Edition mod called Effects 11 lets users apply ENBSeries presets through the open-source Community Shaders tool. The mod is available on Nexus Mods. It includes ENB extension plugin functions, though some presets may need extra requirements or may not be compatible.
Aug 10
Spike Chunsoft detailed the three Japan-themed add-on content packs bundled with the physical PS5 version of Cities: Skylines Remastered Japan Special Edition on August 10. The package, priced at 6,578 yen including tax, launches September 3 and is currently available for pre-order. The included DLCs are Modern Japan, Railroads of Japan, and Shops of Shibuya. Modern Japan contains over 20 types of Japanese-style buildings and prop parts, including high-rise buildings, ramen shops, and udon shops with Japanese signage. Railroads of Japan introduces Japanese-style railways and buses, with over 30 assets including station buildings, subway stations, and bus terminals to recreate station-front scenery. Shops of Shibuya is themed after the Shibuya district, featuring low and high density commercial area buildings, parks, and unique structures that reproduce storefronts, main streets, and hidden alleys. The remastered version expands buildable areas from 9 tiles to 25 tiles and adds quick selection tools, UX improvements, a map editor, and enhanced graphics performance. The Japan Special Edition is only available as a physical version; the standard download version without the three packs releases the same day from Paradox Interactive.
Aug 10
Nihon Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment streamed a new English trailer for the Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remake. The game launches September 17 for PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. It follows Estelle as she searches for Joshua and confronts the Enforcers of Ouroboros. The remake includes English and Japanese voice support on all platforms, with English, German, French, and Spanish text on consoles and Japanese added on PC.
Aug 9
A fan mod called Bard Hero brings Guitar Hero style rhythm gameplay to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Anniversary Edition. It builds on the roleplay mod Skyrim's Got Talent, uses a five lane note system, and includes 87 songs from another mod, BA Bard Songs. Players can also load Clone Hero chart data and use PC guitar controllers.
Aug 9
Game Spark reviewed the Switch version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, the GBA sequel shelved in 2004 and revived in 2023. The review covers the story, the front-and-back world switching mechanic, transformations, and shop upgrades, noting the game's moderate difficulty and the Japanese-only Story Mode.
Aug 9
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked U.S. President Donald Trump on July 28 to permit Starlink use for drone attacks inside Russia, according to The Atlantic. Trump said he would consider the request. Starlink is restricted inside Russia, so Ukrainian long-range drones rely on less reliable AI navigation, which limits precision against mobile targets like missile units.
Aug 9
Bethesda Softworks announced July 31, 2026, that it is holding sales across multiple stores to commemorate its 40th anniversary, alongside a new logo reveal. Discounts cover The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, Wolfenstein, and Starfield titles on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Store.
Aug 7
Nihon Falcom released the latest promotional trailer for the story RPG Trails in the Sky the 2nd on August 7, 2026. The video, set to the theme song Silver Will, Golden Wings, shows Estelle Bright and her companions deciding to set out on a new journey as senior bracers. It also condenses highlights including fierce battles against the clandestine society Ouroboros and the greatest crisis to strike the Liberl Kingdom. The game is the second installment in the full remake project following Trails in the Sky the 1st, which was released in September 2025. Based on the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, it depicts the conclusion of the journey of bracers Estelle and Joshua. The remake renews character expressions, revamps event scenes, and inherits a battle system that seamlessly switches between quick battles and command battles. It also includes enhanced actions for each character and production set across the entire Liberl Kingdom. Trails in the Sky the 2nd is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam. The standard edition costs 8,800 yen, the Ouroboros Box costs 13,860 yen, and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs 12,650 yen, all tax included.
Aug 6
thatgamecompany is holding a limited-time pop-up event for Sky: Children of the Light from August 4 to 11, 2026, at the former Sanzenri site in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event commemorates the start of distribution of the interactive experience Dear Van Gogh within Sky. Visitors can experience the world of the interactive experience, which explores the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, through exhibits and spatial design.
Aug 6
thatgamecompany turned 20 in May 2026, and its live game Sky: Children of the Light has surpassed 300 million cumulative downloads as it enters its eighth year of operation. The studio launched a new in-game story, Dear Van Gogh, on July 17, based on real letters between Vincent van Gogh and his brother Theo. Founder and CEO Jenova Chen discussed the milestone, the new content, and his views on AI in a recent interview.
Aug 5
Manga UP! Global released five manga in English over the past few weeks, including I'm Now the Princess of Spring in Another World, Fantasy Gourmet, Sunbeams in the Sky, Since I Was Confessed To, Milady Has Been Acting Strange, and School Submarine Fleet: Mermaid Girls. The titles span isekai, romance comedy, and sci-fi action genres.
Jul 23
Nihon Falcom released new details for "Trails in the Sky the 2nd" on July 23, 2026, covering a new Viewer Mode, a fishing minigame, and character profiles for Bracer Guild receptionists and senior bracers. The Viewer Mode lets players freely arrange characters, locations, motions, and costumes from the game and DLC to create scenes and take photos. The fishing system allows players to combine rods and bait to catch different fish, which are recorded in a fishing notebook; filling the notebook earns reward items. The update also introduced four receptionists: Aina Holden (CV: Sayumi Suzushiro) at the Rolent branch, Jan (CV: Kento Ito) at Ruan, Kilika Rouran (CV: Yu Michii) at Zeiss, and Ernan (CV: Sohei Horikane) at Grancel. Three senior bracers were also detailed: Kurt Nardin (CV: Shoichiro Oumi), Carna (CV: Yurina Amami), and Graatz (CV: Yu Hatanaka). The game is the second fully remade entry in the Trails series and is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam.
Jul 21
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard posted on Reddit for the first time, revealing he has been a longtime reader of the forum. He thanked fans for their passion and stated that community feedback and ideas influence game development, signaling a more active communication stance.
Jul 18
A modder released "Everybody Hates Nazeem" for Skyrim Special Edition, adding 50 lines of dialogue and four new scenes where nearby NPCs react to the hated Whiterun resident's snide remarks. The mod aims to stop players hating Nazeem alone.
Jul 17
thatgamecompany released the interactive experience 'Dear Van Gogh: To Dearly Beloved Van Gogh' within Sky: Children of the Light, available from July 17, 2026. A limited-time pop-up event at the former Sanzenri site in Shibuya runs from August 4 to August 11, featuring free exhibits and a reservation-required wheat field installation.
Jul 16
Developer Digital Sky announced on July 16 that Mandate Order, a fortress-building simulation set in ancient China's Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, will enter Early Access on August 12 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game features free building, seasonal agriculture, domestic affairs with retainers from philosophical schools, diplomacy, warfare with unique units, random disasters, and a sacrificial system. A demo was available earlier this year, and the Early Access version includes a refined tutorial and improved systems.