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How Planet of Lana became a hit through dogged determination after being rejected "hundreds" of times
Wishfully Studios' debut platformer, Planet of Lana, achieved success after hundreds of rejections by persevering through a naive development process. The team, with backgrounds in film, faced initial publisher skepticism due to an inadequate demo and unrealistic plans, but secured a deal with Xbox after a year of developing a vertical slice. This led to a partnership with Thunderful and a successful 2023 launch, with plans for a sequel and a Hollywood movie adaptation.
New Behind-The-Scenes Video Reveals The Process Behind Planet of Lana II’s Acclaimed Visuals and Sound
A new behind-the-scenes video details the art, animation, and sound design processes behind Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf. The game has received critical acclaim for its visuals and music since its release on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.
Newly revealed Nordic Game speaker line-up to include Planet of Lana devs
The Nordic Game conference has revealed its speaker lineup, which will include developers from Wishfully Studios, creators of the game Planet of Lana. For the first time, the conference will also feature an Artificial Intelligence track.
Planet of Lana II Accolades Trailer Celebrates Rave Reviews For “Star Wars Story Made By Studio Ghibli”
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf has been released to critical acclaim on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, among other platforms. An accolades trailer highlights rave reviews, with some publications calling it a "Star Wars Story Made by Studio Ghibli" and "deserving of a spot on the narrative-platformer Mount Rushmore." A demo is available for players to experience the cinematic adventure.
Planet of Lana II Children of the Leaf Launches Across PC, Consoles, and Game Pass | Invision Game Community
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf has launched worldwide on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, and is available on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Wishfully Studios and published by Thunderful, the sequel expands on the original's cinematic puzzle-platformer gameplay with new environments, puzzles, and an expanded narrative focusing on Lana and her companion Mui.
Xbox Game Pass March Update Adds Sumerian Six and Planet of Lana II
Microsoft has announced that Sumerian Six and Planet of Lana II will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library in March 2025. Sumerian Six, a real-time tactical stealth adventure, will be available on March 6 for Xbox Series X/S and cloud, while Planet of Lana II, a cinematic puzzle-platformer, will also join the service.
