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Sky: Children of the Light - How to Check and Solve AVX/AVX2 Issues on PC

Introduction

*Sky: Children of the Light* is a game developed by *thatgamecompany*, available for mobile devices, consoles, and recently released for PC on Steam. However, not all computers can run the game due to the requirement of **AVX/AVX2** support in processors. Without this technology, the game will not launch on a PC.

In this guide, we will explain how to check if your processor supports AVX or AVX2 using the **CPU-Z** application and provide a step-by-step solution to attempt running the game on processors without AVX2 support.

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What is AVX/AVX2?

AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions) and AVX2 are advanced instruction sets that improve performance in graphics applications, scientific calculations, and games. Older processors may not support these instructions, preventing games that require this technology, such as *Sky: Children of the Light*, from launching.

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How to Check if Your Processor Has AVX/AVX2 Using CPU-Z

Step 1: Download and Install CPU-Z
1. Go to the official download site: [https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html](https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html)
2. Download either the **setup** version (installer) or the **portable** version (ZIP file without installation).
3. If you downloaded the **setup** version, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. If you downloaded the **portable** version, extract the ZIP files and open **CPU-Z.exe**.

Step 2: Open CPU-Z
1. After installation, open the CPU-Z program.

Step 3: Check AVX/AVX2 Support
1. In the CPU-Z interface, go to the **"CPU"** tab.
2. In the **"Instructions"** field, look for the terms **AVX** or **AVX2**.
3. If you find **AVX** or **AVX2**, your processor supports the technology and should be able to run *Sky: Children of the Light*.
4. If AVX/AVX2 is not listed, unfortunately, your processor is not compatible, and the game will not run on your PC without an alternative solution.

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Possible Solution for Processors Without AVX2

If your processor does not support AVX2, there is an alternative solution using the **SDE Emulator** to emulate the technology and allow the game to run.

Step-by-Step Guide to Configure SDE Emulator

Step 1: Download the SDE Emulator
1. Search on Google for **SDE Emulator Intel** and visit Intel's official website.
2. Download the latest version of the **Intel Software Development Emulator (SDE)** for Windows.

Step 2: Extract and Move the Files
1. Extract the contents of the downloaded file.
2. Copy all extracted files to the folder where *Sky: Children of the Light* is installed (usually inside the Steam folder at `steamapps/common/Sky Children of the Light`).

Step 3: Create a Shortcut for SDE
1. Locate the **sde.exe** file in the game folder.
2. Right-click on it and select **Create Shortcut**.
3. Move the shortcut to the desktop.

Step 4: Configure the Shortcut
1. Right-click on the **sde.exe** shortcut and select **Properties**.
2. In the **Target** field, add the following text after the `sde.exe` path:
```
-bdw -- "C:\Path\to\Sky.exe"
```
3. Replace `C:\Path\to\Sky.exe` with the correct path where the game's executable is installed.
4. Click **Apply** and then **OK** to save the changes.

Step 5: Run the Game
1. Right-click on the **sde.exe** shortcut and select **Run as Administrator**.
2. The SDE Emulator will launch first, and after a few moments, the game should start.

**Note:**
- The `-bdw` command was tested with Bulldozer family processors, such as the AMD FX-6300. If it does not work, try other

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Sky: Filhos da Luz - Como Verificar e Solucionar Problemas de AVX/AVX2 no PC

Introdução

*Sky: Filhos da Luz* (“Sky: Children of the Light”) é um jogo desenvolvido pela *thatgamecompany*, disponível para dispositivos móveis, consoles e, recentemente, lançado para PC na Steam. No entanto, nem todos os computadores conseguem rodar o jogo devido à necessidade de suporte à tecnologia **AVX/AVX2** nos processadores. Sem essa tecnologia, o jogo não abrirá no PC.

Neste guia, explicaremos como verificar se seu processador possui AVX ou AVX2 usando o aplicativo **CPU-Z** e apresentaremos um passo a passo detalhado para tentar rodar o jogo em processadores sem suporte a AVX2.

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O que é AVX/AVX2?

AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions) e AVX2 são instruções avançadas que melhoram o desempenho em aplicações gráficas, cálculos científicos e jogos. Processadores mais antigos podem não ter suporte a essas instruções, impedindo a abertura de jogos que exigem essa tecnologia, como *Sky: Filhos da Luz*.

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Como verificar se seu processador tem AVX/AVX2 com CPU-Z

Passo 1: Baixar e instalar o CPU-Z
1. Acesse o site oficial para download: [https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html](https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html)
2. Baixe a versão **setup** (instalador) ou **portable** (versão sem instalação, direto no arquivo .zip).
3. Caso tenha baixado a versão **setup**, execute o instalador e siga as instruções na tela.
4. Caso tenha baixado a versão **portable**, extraia os arquivos do ZIP e abra o **CPU-Z.exe**.

### Passo 2: Abrir o CPU-Z
1. Após a instalação, abra o programa CPU-Z.

Passo 3: Verificar suporte a AVX/AVX2
1. Na interface do CPU-Z, acesse a aba **"CPU"**.
2. No campo **"Instructions"** (Instruções), procure pelos termos **AVX** ou **AVX2**.
3. Se encontrar **AVX** ou **AVX2**, seu processador suporta a tecnologia e pode rodar *Sky: Filhos da Luz*.
4. Se não encontrar AVX/AVX2, infelizmente seu processador não é compatível e não poderá rodar o jogo no PC sem uma solução alternativa.

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Possível solução para processadores sem AVX2

Se seu processador não suporta AVX2, há uma solução alternativa usando o **SDE Emulator** para emular a tecnologia e permitir que o jogo abra.

Passo a passo para configurar o SDE Emulator

Passo 1: Baixar o SDE Emulator
1. Pesquise no Google por **SDE Emulator Intel** e acesse o site oficial da Intel.
2. Baixe a versão mais recente do **Intel Software Development Emulator (SDE)** para Windows.

Passo 2: Extrair e mover os arquivos
1. Extraia o conteúdo do arquivo baixado.
2. Copie todos os arquivos extraídos para a pasta onde o *Sky: Filhos da Luz* está instalado (normalmente dentro da pasta Steam, em `steamapps/common/Sky Children of the Light`).

Passo 3: Criar um atalho para o SDE
1. Encontre o arquivo **sde.exe** na pasta do jogo.
2. Clique com o botão direito sobre ele e selecione **Criar atalho**.
3. Mova o atalho para a área de trabalho.

Passo 4: Configurar o atalho
1. Clique com o botão direito no atalho do **sde.exe** e selecione **Propriedades**.
2. No campo **Destino**, adicione o seguinte texto após o caminho do `sde.exe`:
```
-bdw -- "C:\Caminho\para\Sky.exe"
```
3. Substitua `C:\Caminho\para\Sky.exe` pelo local correto onde o executável do jogo está instalado.
4. Clique em **Aplicar** e depois em **OK** para salvar as alterações.

Passo 5: Executar o jogo
1. Clique com o botão direito no atalho do **sde.exe** e selecione **Executar como administrador**.
2. O SDE Emulator será iniciado e, após alguns momentos, o jogo deverá abrir.

**Observação:**
- O comando `-bdw` foi testado com processadores da família Bulldozer, como o AMD FX-6300. Se não funcionar, experimente outras configurações dentro da pasta `misc > cpuid` do SDE Emulator.

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Conclusão

Caso seu processador não tenha suporte a AVX/AVX2, a solução com o **SDE Emulator** pode permitir que *Sky: Filhos da Luz* rode no seu PC. No entanto, essa não é uma solução oficial, e o desempenho pode variar. Se preferir evitar essa configuração, jogar em um dispositivo compatível, como um smartphone ou console, pode ser uma alternativa melhor.

Esperamos que este guia tenha ajudado!

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[tigerlily]

I do have AVX, however when I try to open the game it wont even show anything, it turns to a stop button for maybe 15 seconds before it goes right back to play and nothing happens

[Salmonela]

fiz todo o processo do SDE e deu erro, "Steam must be running or update to play Sky"

[D:\side\]

Originally posted by tigerlily:

I do have AVX, however when I try to open the game it wont even show anything, it turns to a stop button for maybe 15 seconds before it goes right back to play and nothing happens

AVX is not the same as AVX2

[壱Kokushibo秀]

Originally posted by Salmonela:

fiz todo o processo do SDE e deu erro, "Steam must be running or update to play Sky"

mesmo para mim

[Bech_Tech]

The best solution: buy a new computer that supports AVX2

[壱Kokushibo秀]

Originally posted by Bech_Tech:

The best solution: buy a new computer that supports AVX2

bruh, only because sky? i pass

[壱Kokushibo秀]

if my pc run RDR2 i dont will buy some only because sky lol

[Bech_Tech]

Originally posted by tigerlily:

I do have AVX, however when I try to open the game it wont even show anything, it turns to a stop button for maybe 15 seconds before it goes right back to play and nothing happens

AVX and AVX2 are not same, some CPUs support AVX but don't support AVX2, Sky requires AVX2 to play

[Bech_Tech]

Originally posted by 壱Kokushibo秀:

Originally posted by Bech_Tech:

The best solution: buy a new computer that supports AVX2

bruh, only because sky? i pass

I build a new computer with i5-12600KF so that I can play Sky, not only because Sky, but also the old one is too laggy to use

[壱Kokushibo秀]

Originally posted by Bech_Tech:

Originally posted by 壱Kokushibo秀:

bruh, only because sky? i pass

I build a new computer with i5-12600KF so that I can play Sky, not only because Sky, but also the old one is too laggy to use

i know you dont will buy only for sky, i was sarcastic, i will improve my pc but it will take much time, In some countries, the processor alone is equivalent to 1 minimum wage or more, its my case.

[Bech_Tech]

Originally posted by 壱Kokushibo秀:

Originally posted by Bech_Tech:

I build a new computer with i5-12600KF so that I can play Sky, not only because Sky, but also the old one is too laggy to use

i know you dont will buy only for sky, i was sarcastic, i will improve my pc but it will take much time, In some countries, the processor alone is equivalent to 1 minimum wage or more, its my case.

if you can't afford new CPUs, the oldest CPUs that supports AVX2 are the 4th Gen Intel Core, you can buy/build a computer with that, at least they're cheap in my country

[壱Kokushibo秀]

Originally posted by Bech_Tech:

Originally posted by 壱Kokushibo秀:

i know you dont will buy only for sky, i was sarcastic, i will improve my pc but it will take much time, In some countries, the processor alone is equivalent to 1 minimum wage or more, its my case.

if you can't afford new CPUs, the oldest CPUs that supports AVX2 are the 4th Gen Intel Core, you can buy/build a computer with that, at least they're cheap in my country

how i said, i will improve my pc, i started buy some pieces, but is with much time, i have motherboard AM4 here, i only am waiting for buy the rest

[NoobMaster26]

so the minimum sys req is not updated? cuz it says there AMD FX CPU which only supports AVX not AVX2

[D:\side\]

As far as I can tell, the minimum requirements are in fact wrong, yeah.
We have another report in this forum with a CPU from the same generation where the game crashes in the same AVX2-less fashion. I would fathom an educated guess the same thing would happen on the specified CPU too.