Thatgamecompany is celebrating 20 years of operation this year, and the studio behind the games flOw, Flower, Journey, and Sky: Children of the Light marks two decades of creating games that rely not only on action but primarily on emotion, atmosphere, and player connection. According to the studio's official announcement, the anniversary will be celebrated on May 15, 2026.
The studio was founded in 2006 by Jenova Chen and Kellee Santiago, and thatgamecompany has gradually established itself as one of the most recognizable names in the indie scene. Journey is particularly remembered as a game that showed many how powerfully video games can convey emotions without traditional storytelling.
Today, the studio's largest project is Sky: Children of the Light, a social adventure that, according to official data, has surpassed 300 million downloads. Thatgamecompany announces that it will continue to invest in Sky, new stories, the community, and future experiences based on player connection.
