Blanc will be draw players into an endearing, artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a stranded wolf cub and a fawn as they overcome the odds to find their families.Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families.
Experience the poetic tale of a wolf cub and a fawn in the spectacular world of Blanc. Lost in a sudden snowstorm, they will have to lean on each other in order to follow the footprints their families left behind in the snow.
Immerse yourself in the stunningly beautiful black-and-white world of Blanc – completely hand-drawn on paper in 2D before coming to life in 3D. Blanc focuses on the journey and experience of the animals with text-free gameplay and storytelling, allowing players to dive completely into its wondrous world.
Each animal has their own unique strengths that complements the other, which you’ll need to make use of to navigate through the snowy landscapes. Using only two buttons and movement, this simple gameplay allows for anyone to play and follow their journey home.
Two players take control of either the wolf cub or the fawn. Guide them through the environment, unforgiving weather, and obstacles that you must face together. Build a relationship together locally on the same screen or from far away with online play.
“At Casus Ludi, we’ve been crafting game-related experiences for years to foster conversation and understanding on topics and concepts with a social dimension,” said Florent De Grissac founder and game designer at Casus Ludi. “Blanc is a passion project for us, and it is our first video game title. With Blanc, we want to create a meaningful experience without antagonism, based on mutual aid and empathy, for everyone to enjoy no matter their skill level.”
“It has been an honor to partner with Casus Ludi on their delightful and inspired new game, Blanc. Casus Ludi’s vision is distinct and heartfelt,” said Steve Gibson, president of Gearbox Publishing. “We are captivated by the artistry and the poetic atmosphere emanating from Blanc and can’t wait to share it. Blanc, through its bonding themes, intuitive experiences, and smooth gameplay is perfectly suited to bring joy to anyone who wants to share an experience with a friend or loved one — even those who may have never played a videogame.”
Blanc is coming to PC (Steam/Epic Game Store) and Nintendo Switch in Feb. 2023.
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