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Unravel New Secrets in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, Coming in 2026

Experience a New Cinematic Journey Across Eras and Galaxies with Evolved Gameplay, Diverse Puzzles, New Mechanics and a Deeper Story

Gothenburg, Sweden – June 8, 2025 – Today, Thunderful and Wishfully Studios announced their continued collaboration and revealed that Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, the highly anticipated sequel to their award-winning cinematic puzzle adventure, Planet of Lana, will launch on Xbox Series X|SXbox Game PassPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
 

In Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, players will embark on an unforgettable journey with Lana and her loyal companion Mui, stepping into a new adventure where an ancient mystery emerges from Novo's hidden depths. As they scour these depths, a new threat will put their unbreakable bond to the ultimate test, guiding Lana to confront her destiny amidst encroaching shadows. Perfect for new players and returning fans, the game features an original story with touching themes of friendship, tougher challenges and evolved gameplay. 

“In the past few years, we’ve been honored to see how Planet of Lana has touched players worldwide, from its cinematic world to its heartwarming story and action-packed gameplay,” said Adam Stjärnljus, creative director at Wishfully. “Our team learned a lot from creating the first game and we always knew that Lana and Mui’s story wasn’t over, so we’ve created a whole new adventure for players, packed with creative puzzle sequences and surprises around every corner. We can’t wait for players to join our dynamic duo once again, and unravel the mysteries of Novo’s world.”

 

Key gameplay features that await players in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf include: 

  • Unique, Evolved Companion Gameplay: Experience Lana and Mui's profound, evolving bond. Guide Mui with enhanced precision for deep exploration and collaborative puzzle-solving.
  • Solve Diverse & Clever Puzzles: Tackle a wider array of physics-based puzzles, including hypnotizing spectacular creatures and controlling new hybrid robots for unique solutions.
  • Master Stealth & Wit: Carefully navigate dangerous situations using refined stealth mechanics and tactical wit to outsmart foes.
  • Survive Challenging Action Sequences: Use your reflexes and master Lana's new agility with wall jumps, run-slides, and faster movement to survive thrilling, dynamic action sequences.
  • Discover an Epic & Deeper Story: Immerse in a longer, more profound sci-fi saga. Confront Lana's own demons and unveil the planet's darkest secrets across stunning, diverse worlds, including new underwater chapters.
  • Return of an Acclaimed Composer: Experience Takeshi Furukawa's critically acclaimed score, from the original Planet of Lana. His mesmerizing compositions seamlessly elevate every emotional beat and cinematic moment.

Additionally, and in celebration of the announcement, Planet of Lana is available for 75% off on Steam beginning today until June 22, with a variety of attractive discounts across various storefronts.

Developed by Wishfully Studios and published by Thunderful, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf will launch in 2026 on Xbox Series X|SXbox Game PassPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Wishlist Planet of Lana 2 here, watch the reveal trailer here, join the mailing list here and join the community on XTikTokYouTubeFacebookInstagramBluesky and Threads. More details can be found on Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf’s website here.

 

About Thunderful
Founded in 2017, Thunderful is a video game publisher headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Thunderful offers third-party publishing, co-development services and publishing support services. The company has published and/or developed award-winning and critically acclaimed titles such as the SteamWorld IP, Planet of LanaViewfinder, LEGO® BricktalesLost In Random and more.

About Wishfully Studios
Wishfully is the indie game studio behind the critically acclaimed Planet of Lana. With a passion for creating stunning artwork, deep storytelling, and innovative design, they consistently strive to make games that leave a lasting impact.

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