Lofty Sky Unveils Sky of Tides, Verse VR, and Animated Series at PAX East 2025 – A Triple Showcase of Narrative Innovation

Lofty Sky Entertainment, the award-winning film and game production studio, is set to make a lasting impression at PAX East 2025 with a powerful three-part showcase. Attendees can experience the next evolution of narrative storytelling with:

• An updated demo of the narrative “anti-RPG” Sky of Tides
• An exclusive trailer debut for the animated series Sky of Tides: ATLA
• The first playable build of Verse VR, a culture-rich immersive experience for Meta Quest and Steam VR

These three experiences, together with a creator-first content campaign and a tease of an unannounced mystery project, underscore Lofty Sky’s commitment to emotional storytelling, cultural immersion, and artistic integrity.

Sky of Tides: The Anti-RPG with 32 Endings and Emotional Depth

Set in the fractured sci-fi world of numen9, Sky of Tides turns classic RPG tropes upside down. Rather than encouraging players to min-max stats, the game rewards emotional balance across five unique attributes, leading to one of 32 possible endings.

“In a broken, divided world, taking one trait to the extreme isn't the solution,” says Judith Cheung, Creative Director at Lofty Sky. “The game rewards choices that restore equilibrium.”

The updated demo at PAX East features new gameplay refinements, additional narrative branches, and deeper integrations with the studio’s broader universe. Players who successfully master emotional balance and exceed key stat thresholds will be the first to unlock the game’s connected animated series, Sky of Tides: ATLA.

Sky of Tides: ATLA – New Trailer and Animated Universe Expansion

Expanding the Sky of Tides universe, Sky of Tides: ATLA is a five-episode animated series told from the perspective of Atla Gildeon, a new protagonist exploring the divided realities of numen9.

Premiering its trailer at LA Webfest just days before PAX East, the series is already nominated for Best Animation, with Episode 1 debuting this June at the New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles.

PAX East attendees will get an early look at the series via the trailer integrated into the Sky of Tides demo.

Verse VR: A Journey Through Culture, Poetry, and Immersion

Also debuting at PAX is Verse VR, a groundbreaking virtual reality experience that explores the power of culture through poetry, music, and art.

Playable for the first time at Booth #16105, Verse VR transports users to eight culturally immersive worlds, from a vibrant West African village to a tranquil Chinese garden, all enhanced through original animated line drawings and spoken word performances.

Key Features of Verse VR:

• 28 poetic experiences in the standard edition
• 39 in the Deluxe Edition
• Contributions from international artists, including Sadio Sissokho and Aïcha Sylla
• Developed in partnership with cultural organizations such as Batuki Music Society
• Launching on Meta Quest and Steam VR in summer 2025

Creator-First Content Campaign with Dare Drop

Following PAX East, Lofty Sky will launch a creator-focused campaign in collaboration with Dare Drop, designed to share the emotional depth of Sky of Tides with global audiences. Featuring creators from TikTok and other platforms, this campaign invites players to engage not just with the game but with the themes and characters on a deeper level.

“Sky of Tides offers something rare: an emotional, choice-driven experience that speaks to the power of storytelling in games,” said Joe Bechtold, CEO at Dare Drop.

Tease of an Unannounced Narrative Game

Rounding out its showcase, Lofty Sky is also teasing a mystery game currently in production, blending its experience in impact documentaries with interactive storytelling. Early alpha testers can apply to join the closed testing phase via Discord, with more details expected later in 2025.

Where to Find Lofty Sky at PAX East

PAX East Booth: #16105
Playable Titles: Sky of Tides, Verse VR

Attendees can also:

• Wishlist Sky of Tides and Verse VR on Steam and Meta Quest
• Join the community on Discord for closed alpha opportunities
• Follow Lofty Sky on [YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook]
• Visit Lofty Sky Entertainment’s website for more

From its genre-defying RPG to immersive VR experiences and richly developed animated series, Lofty Sky Entertainment is shaping the future of narrative media. Their PAX East showcase reflects a studio at the intersection of interactive emotion, cultural depth, and creative independence.

Whether you're a storyteller, explorer, or cultural enthusiast, Lofty Sky’s latest slate of projects offers something worth discovering.