Find Out How Planet of Lana II Puzzles and Design Take A Leap Forward
Emanuela
(04. March 2026 12:26
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Find Out How Planet of Lana II Puzzles and Design Take A Leap Forward In New Dev Diary Video | |
Just days away from Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf's anticipated release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on March 5th, Wishfully Studios and Thunderful have released a new video diving into Planet of Lana II's unique companion-based puzzling. Lead Game Designer Dan Faxe and Senior Game Designer Christian Enfors explain how they are expanding on the first game's puzzles and show off some cool new abilities that allow Lana and Mui to work together to overcome the obstacles they encounter on their adventure. | |
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| For more on Planet of Lana II, check out Adam and Klas covering the game's world and story, and BAFTA-nominated composer Takeshi Furukawa offering a behind-the-scenes look at creating the game's stunning soundtrack with a full orchestra in Budapest, Hungary. You can also try it for yourself with a demo available now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The demo will be available on Switch 2 and Switch on release day.
What critics are saying
"Like a Star Wars story made by Studio Ghibli" - IGN
"...everything in Planet of Lana 2 has improved" - Eurogamer
"...a protagonist and world that feels far more sophisticated" - Polygon
Key Features - A Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer Adventure: A story-driven experience blending exploration, gentle puzzles and cinematic atmosphere.
- A Companion-Driven Journey: A heartfelt adventure built around the bond between Lana and her loyal companion, Mui.
- A Hand-Painted World in Transition: Explore a beautifully crafted planet where nature and technology collide, and different tribes respond to progress in their own ways.
- Fluid Exploration & Movement: Guide an older, more agile Lana with wall jumps, smooth traversal, and dynamic movement across diverse environments.
- Thoughtful & Varied Puzzles: Puzzles are woven naturally into the world, focusing on observation, timing, and cooperation rather than complex logic.
- Storytelling Without Words: No spoken dialogue, meaning emerges through visuals, music, and your interactions with the world.
- An Emotional, Carefully Paced Sci-Fi Tale: Uncover new truths about the planet and Mui's past in a 6-8 hour cinematic journey, accompanied by a moving orchestral score.
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