Adventure , thatgamecompany's latest game, was released in July 2019 for iOS mobile devices. However, the game will not be an eternal exclusive for Apple platforms. In an interview studio co-founder Jenova Chen that it will appear not only on Android and PC, but also on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, and will support cross-platform multiplayer.
“Our game is compatible with iPad, PC, and consoles in the future,” said Chen. Someday users of all platforms will be able to play it together. Whether you have a PlayStation 4 or a Nintendo Switch, you will be able to connect with those playing on other platforms."
About the preparation of the PC version developers last summer. The Android version is already in beta testing. The executive didn't mention an Xbox One option, but chances are that console won't go uncovered.
In Sky: Children of the Light, players explore magical worlds as "children of the light". In style and atmosphere, it resembles , but, unlike it, contains a more developed multiplayer component. In it, you can join a group (up to eight players - the game does not support more) to solve puzzles and give gifts to each other. In addition, there are many cosmetic items available. The idea of creating a game Chen, arose from the developers after the players began to admit that they would like to play Journey with their children and wives.
Sky: Children of the Light was announced in September 2017. Thatgamecompany received part of the funds for the development of thatgamecompany from the Chinese venture capital fund Capital Today. With the investment, the studio was also able to release the game without a publisher involved.
Journalists received the game positively (average score per - 80 out of 100). Many of them called it exciting, soulful, giving warm memories and suitable for everyone, regardless of age and preferences. She received a 3 out of 9 from 10DNews. “Another achievement of thatgamecompany, a studio that seems to be making the same game all the time, making seemingly minor changes to it that actually change everything,” wrote in our Alexander Babulin. “And Sky: Children of the Light has the potential to change the landscape of the mobile gaming world.” Also, adventure award from Apple as the best game of the year for the iPhone.
Thatgamecompany's two previous games are also no longer platform exclusives (in the past, the studio only worked with Sony). In June last year, Journey came out on PC, and a little later - . Six months before on computers .
Source: 3dnews.ru