Planet of Lana II Goes Full Orchestra and Choir
Wishfully Studios and Thunderful have released a new developer diary for Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf that explores the creation of the sweeping orchestral soundtrack. The video takes viewers to Budapest, Hungary, where BAFTA-nominated composer Takeshi Furukawa shares his experience working with a full orchestra and choir. He explains how the sequel’s broader scope pushed the music to grow in scale and ambition. All while expanding on the emotional core of the original game.
Furukawa, known for his work on Planet of Lana, The Last Guardian, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, describes how he combines a full orchestra, choir, and traditional Swedish musical influences to shape the game’s sound. He uses music to reflect the world’s beauty, tension, and emotion, creating a soundscape that directly complements the visuals.
This music-focused diary opens a new developer video series that will examine different elements of Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf. Wishfully Studios and Thunderful plan to release more videos ahead of launch, giving players deeper insight into the game’s creative process. Players can also watch a recently released 10-minute gameplay walkthrough for an extended look at the sequel in action.
The story follows Lana and her companion Mui as greed and the thirst for power tear their home planet apart. Together, they face the forces reshaping their world and fight not only to survive, but to protect its soul. The game welcomes both new players and returning fans with refined companion gameplay, clever puzzles, tense action, and stealth, all set within a vivid and captivating world. Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf launches early this year on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
