To unlock the Arles Nest in Sky: Children of the Light, first finish Season of Nesting Q2 and Dear Van Gogh Q3. Then use any one of three methods that Update 35.0 added: enter Arles through the Starry Night’s Mantle teleport, repeat the Dear Van Gogh third quest, or join a friend who is already in the Arles Nest through the Visit a Friend’s Nest menu. However, the official notes list no Ascended Candle price for the unlock, so a 60 Ascended Candle cost is unconfirmed as of October 18, 2026.
Summary: Sky Arles Nest Unlock Guide
- Update: 35.0 launched October 13, 2026 on Android, Huawei, iOS, PlayStation, Switch and Steam.
- Where: the Arles Nest sits in the Dear Van Gogh area, Arles, and a new portal appears in Aviary Village.
- Requirements: complete Season of Nesting Q2 and Dear Van Gogh Q3.
- Unlock methods: the Starry Night’s Mantle teleport, a repeat of the third Van Gogh quest, or a friend’s Nest visit.
- Portal rule: the Aviary Village portal unlocks for players who already have a second nest.
- Cost: the official notes name no price, and the 60 Ascended Candle figure has no source.
- Not confirmed: a props wall snapping fix, since the notes do not list one.
What the Arles Nest is
Update 35.0 arrived on October 13, 2026 with a brand-new Nest set in Arles, the town from the Dear Van Gogh season. The same update adds new furniture to the Nesting Workshop, Shared Memory Duets, a dye cost reduction and Presence in three more areas.
The Arles Nest is a second place to build, not a replacement. In Aviary Village, a new portal in the Nesting area leads to it, and that portal unlocks for players who already have a second nest unlocked. The studio ties the Nest itself to your story progress, which makes it a reward for finishing two quest lines.
Requirements
You need two quests done before any unlock method works:
| Requirement | Where it comes from |
|---|---|
| Season of Nesting Q2 | The Season of Nesting quest line |
| Dear Van Gogh Q3 | The Dear Van Gogh quest line |
Both are listed in the official 35.0 patch notes. If you have not finished one of them, none of the three methods will unlock the nest.
Three ways to unlock the Arles Nest
The notes give three paths, and any one is enough:
- Enter Arles through the Starry Night’s Mantle teleport. This is the main route, and the notes name it first.
- Repeat the Dear Van Gogh third quest. If you finished Q3 before the update, running it again also unlocks the nest.
- Join a friend in the Arles Nest. Open the Visit a Friend’s Nest menu and join a friend who is currently inside it, and you unlock the nest too.
The third method helps if a friend already unlocked it. They have to be in the Arles Nest at that moment, though, so ask them to stay there while you join.
The Starry Night’s Mantle teleport
The patch notes name the teleport but do not walk through the steps. The Starry Mantle is a Dear Van Gogh effect, and the same update fixed it not working correctly during quests 1, 4 and 5. Therefore, if the teleport does not trigger, update the game first and try again, because those fixes may matter.
I could not find a source that explains the Mantle teleport beyond that one line, so treat any step-by-step guide that claims more with caution.
What the Arles Nest costs
This is where the search results and the official notes disagree. Several searches point to a 60 Ascended Candle unlock cost. I could not find that number in the official patch notes, in the update announcement or in the coverage I checked. The notes describe the unlock as a quest requirement and three access methods, with no currency price attached.
That means two things for you. First, do not save Ascended Candles for an unlock fee until the game shows you one. Second, if you see a cost in your game, trust that over any guide, including this one.
Furnishing is where Ascended Candles do matter. Community wiki pages, which are a few months old, list these Nesting Workshop and Nest prices:
| Item | Reported cost |
|---|---|
| Stone Wall Sconce | 8 Ascended Candles |
| Music Player | 66 Ascended Candles |
| Stone Figurine | 99 Ascended Candles |
| Highest decoration limit tier | 100 Ascended Candles |
Because the 35.0 update adds new Workshop furniture, check the counter for current prices before you plan a budget.
How to earn Ascended Candles
The wiki lists two main sources:
- Eye of Eden: you earn a quarter of an Ascended Candle for each statue you give a Winged Light in the final section, up to 15.75 each week.
- Strong Eruptions: completing one pays between 1 and 3.5 Ascended Candles.
So a steady weekly routine funds a nest far faster than saving up for one purchase.
The props wall snapping bug
You may have heard that Update 35.0 fixes props snapping to walls in the nest. The official bug list does not mention that. Here are the prop-related fixes it does list:
- Plushies placed underwater no longer float up into the sky.
- Players hold props correctly while sitting, without odd arm positions.
- Players can no longer use mannequin props as bait to dodge Dark Dragon attacks.
- The Moonlight Lotus Cushion no longer clips when you sit on it.
If walls still misbehave in your nest, the notes give no fix, so report it in the game and check the studio’s Known Issues page for updates.
Tips and common mistakes
Finish both quests first. The unlock fails without Season of Nesting Q2 and Dear Van Gogh Q3.
Do not wait for a price. The notes list none, so go through the quest or the friend route.
Ask a friend to stay in the nest. The Visit a Friend’s Nest route only works while they are inside.
Update before you test the Mantle. Several Starry Mantle fixes shipped in 35.0.
Check Workshop prices before you spend. The wiki prices predate the new furniture.
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What could change
thatgamecompany can adjust requirements, prices and fixes in later updates. Everything here is accurate as of October 18, 2026, based on the official Update 35.0 notes and community wiki pages. Check the in-game portal and the Known Issues page for changes.
Conclusion
To unlock the Arles Nest, finish Season of Nesting Q2 and Dear Van Gogh Q3, then use the Starry Night’s Mantle teleport, repeat the third Van Gogh quest or join a friend inside the nest. No official price exists for the unlock, and the notes do not list a props wall snapping fix. Budget your Ascended Candles for furniture instead.
FAQs
How do I unlock the Arles Nest in Sky?
Finish Season of Nesting Q2 and Dear Van Gogh Q3, then use one of the three unlock methods.
Does the Arles Nest cost 60 Ascended Candles?
The official notes list no price, so that figure is unconfirmed.
Where is the Arles Nest portal?
A new portal appears in the Nesting area of Aviary Village, and it unlocks for players who have a second nest.
Can a friend unlock it for me?
Yes. Join a friend who is in the Arles Nest through the Visit a Friend’s Nest menu.
What platforms got Update 35.0?
Android, Huawei, iOS, PlayStation, Switch and Steam.
Did Update 35.0 fix props snapping to walls?
The official bug list does not mention it.
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