Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Officially Announces Release Date and Gameplay Demo, Unveiling a New Chapter in Epic Sci-Fi Adventure

The sci-fi puzzle-adventure game Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, developed by independent studio Wishfully and published by Thunderful, has officially announced its release date: March 5, 2026. It will launch on PC (Steam / Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. As the full-fledged sequel to the acclaimed 2023 title Planet of Lana, the game continues its cinematic narrative and exquisite hand-painted art style, delving deeper into the bond and destiny of Lana and her companion Mui in a new world.

To give players an early taste of this journey, the first public demo will be available starting February 11, 2026, on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PS4. Demo release dates for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch will be announced at a later time.

▍ First 10-Minute Gameplay Demo Revealed: A World of Stealth, Puzzles, and Symbiosis

A 10-minute gameplay demo, exclusively revealed by IGN today, offers the first deep dive into the immersive experience of Planet of Lana II. The video showcases Lana and Mui’s cooperative adventures across diverse environments:

Stealth in dark, abandoned structures, evading patrolling mechanical threats;

Solving environmental puzzles in warm, lush ecological zones to progress the story;

Venturing into underwater realms, utilizing agile movement and mechanical interactions to overcome challenges.

The demo highlights the sequel’s comprehensive evolution from its predecessor: smoother movement, richer environmental interactions, and puzzle design more seamlessly woven into the world.

Watch the Gameplay Reveal Trailer:

▍ Story Setting: A World After Technology’s Arrival

On Novo, the home planet of Lana and Mui, the arrival of new technology brought progress but also stirred greed and imbalance. Different tribes embraced it in their own ways, escalating tensions and unsettling the planet’s harmony. When those seeking power overstep their bounds, Lana and her little companion are drawn into a journey that unveils long-buried truths about their world—and secrets about themselves.

This is a universe where the story is told through the world itself. Players will traverse frozen peaks, deep oceans, and forgotten ruins, witnessing the collision of nature and technology through hand-painted visuals. The game features no spoken dialogue; characters communicate through an alien language and body movements, allowing the environment, music, and player choices to drive the narrative, inviting each player to interpret its meaning.

▍ Emotional Core: Companionship, Trust, and Evolution

Planet of Lana II is a cinematic puzzle-adventure built around companionship and trust. Players will guide a more mature and agile Lana and her loyal partner Mui as they navigate a world where beauty and danger coexist. The bond between them will become the key to overcoming adversity.

Puzzle design emphasizes observation, timing, and cooperation over complex logic. Lana’s movement capabilities are significantly expanded—wall jumps, fluid traversal, momentum conservation—all becoming vital tools for navigating peril. As the journey unfolds, players will gradually uncover Novo’s history and the truth behind Mui’s origins, experiencing a poignant tale about coexistence, responsibility, and the cost of technological progress.

▍ A Fully Evolved Sequel Experience

The game’s scope is nearly double that of its predecessor, taking players to previously unexplored regions of Novo: from mountain summits to dangerous waters, from habitats of colossal creatures to friendly forest settlements. Beyond retaining the beloved companion-cooperation mechanics, gameplay enhancements include:

More open-ended exploration design

Richer cooperative physics-based puzzles

Newly introduced mysterious creatures and factions

More intense action sequences

Greatly expanded narrative content

The adventure spans approximately 6–8 hours, accompanied throughout by an original orchestral score composed by BAFTA-nominated Takeshi Furukawa, amplifying every quiet moment, major discovery, and emotional turn.

▍ A Standalone Experience Welcoming All Players

Planet of Lana II is both a sequel and a self-contained, complete experience. New players can dive right in, while returning fans can delve deeper into character growth and an expanded worldview. It is an intimate story about connection, resilience, and protecting what matters in a changing world.

Key Features:

A Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer Adventure

A story-driven experience blending exploration, environmental 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.

▍ About the Developer and Publisher

Wishfully Studios
The independent studio behind the critically praised Planet of Lana, focused on high-quality art, layered narratives, and innovative design, dedicated to creating game experiences with lasting impact.

Thunderful
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Thunderful is a renowned game publisher involved in releasing titles such as Planet of Lana, Viewfinder, Lost In Random, and the SteamWorld series.

The game is now available to wishlist on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox stores. We look forward to embarking on this interstellar journey through light, shadow, memory, and hope with all players.