Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf hype is ramping up big time as we sit just two days away from the free demo launch on February 11, 2026 (tomorrow for most time zones)!
The cinematic puzzle-platformer sequel drops its full release on March 5, 2026 across PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One (day-one on Xbox Game Pass with Play Anywhere support), PS5 / PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
It's standalone—you don't need the original (though it's worth playing for backstory), with improved agility for Lana, deeper companion mechanics with Mui (including creature hijacking), tougher puzzles, a bigger world, and that signature hand-painted Ghibli-meets-sci-fi aesthetic plus emotional, wordless storytelling.
Latest buzz highlights:
- Demo hits PC, Xbox, and PlayStation tomorrow (February 11); Switch versions coming later.
- Pre-load sizes are out: ~9GB on PS4, ~17GB on PS5.
- Trailers and previews emphasize prettier visuals, fluid movement (wall jumps, etc.), and an 8-10 hour experience blending exploration, puzzles, and heartfelt narrative about tribes, greed, and tech.
- Community excitement is strong—fans calling it a must-play indie gem building on the first game's 1M+ sales and 82 Metacritic score.
- Paired hype with REPLACED demo dropping the same day from the same publisher.
The official account and publisher are pushing hard with fresh posts teasing the demo drop, and outlets are glowing about the expanded scope while keeping the soul intact.
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