thatgamecompany Announces 'Dear Van Gogh' Special Event in 'Sky: Children of the Light'

thatgamecompany, Inc. has announced that starting July 17, 2026, it will launch a new interactive game experience titled 'Dear Van Gogh' within 'Sky: Children of the Light' (Sky), a game with over 300 million downloads worldwide. This experience invites players to journey through the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, a painter deeply beloved in Japan and around the world.

'Dear Van Gogh' will be available in 'Sky' from July 17 to October 2, 2026. In this experience, players explore a 3D space modeled after the world of Van Gogh's art, delving into his creative journey and his connections with his family, including his brother, Theodorus van Gogh.

At the heart of the experience are the 'letters' exchanged between Van Gogh and his brother, Theo. These letters, filled with doubt, awe, creative passion, and deep mutual trust, serve as crucial clues for understanding Van Gogh's life and work. Through these, players learn about the struggles Van Gogh faced throughout his life and the significance of Theo’s support in his creative career.

Within the game, parts of Van Gogh’s iconic works are recreated as 3D spaces. Players can explore a world reminiscent of his bold, swirling brushstrokes and colors and compositions typical of Post-Impressionism. By following the evolution of his style from his early career through his time in Paris and later years, players can experience Van Gogh's perspective through the immersive gameplay unique to 'Sky'.

This project also highlights the contribution of Theo’s wife, Johanna van Gogh-Bonger. Guided by Johanna, players learn about the impact the birth of her and Theo’s child had on Van Gogh’s work, and how Johanna worked tirelessly to share his art with the world after his death at the age of 37.

Combining exploration and rich emotional storytelling, 'Dear Van Gogh' is an experience that touches not only on Van Gogh’s art itself, but also on the stories of the people who supported his creation and passed it down to posterity. Through the world of 'Sky', players can feel the family bonds and devotion behind the preservation of art for the future.

thatgamecompany is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Over the past 20 years, we have been committed to delivering emotional experiences that connect people beyond words through games. With 'Dear Van Gogh', we hope to provide more people with a new way to engage with the life and works of Vincent van Gogh and further expand the possibilities of games.

Further details regarding 'Dear Van Gogh' will be announced in due course.