Days of Nature: The Ocean Needs You Again

Days of Nature has returned to Sky, and the ocean and its beloved creatures are in trouble once more—sending a quiet plea for help that echoes across the waves.

It all begins high atop the mountains of the Sanctuary Islands, where something feels different this year. After you enjoy the beautiful views, you might notice the Elder Manta—a long time guardian of the sea—circling nearby. It seems even they can sense the unease below.

Darkness has disrupted the ecosystem, polluting the waters and endangering the birds, mantas, and manatees that call it home. Creatures are trapped in this growing threat. It’s a patient, gentle task to set them free—but once you do, they take flight, circling joyfully before guiding you toward others still in need of help.

The waters aren’t safe just yet, though. The Darkness doesn’t just linger—it notices you. It clings to you as you move, slowly draining the color from the world around you. Even the world’s light seems quieter, dimmed by something just beneath the surface.

And that presence is changing. Each week, something new stirs in the depths, drawn to the disturbed waters. Some are small and sneaky. Others…well, you’ll want to tread carefully.

Five Years of Light

Days of Nature has always been a time to reflect, reconnect, and give back. It’s about discovering how much light a single act of kindness can bring. And this year, your efforts can ripple beyond the game world.

Sky continues its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ridding the world’s oceans and rivers of plastic pollution. The majority of in-game items available for purchase during Days of Nature will support real-world cleanup efforts in oceans and waterways.

These charity items will be specially designated in the in-game shop, and a little more than half of the list price of these charity items sold will be donated. Of the remaining amount, 30% goes to platform fees (charged by app stores), and 20% supports development costs.

Since 2021, the Sky community has raised almost $2.5 million for this vital cause—proof that a little light can go a long way! That support has helped remove plastic waste from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, contributed to river cleanup projects through The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor program, and supported the testing and operation of large-scale ocean cleanup systems like System 002. These efforts are already informing the next generation of solutions being developed today.

Learn more about the history of the partnership and its impact here.