The Origin Story of Wishfully Studios and the Creation of Planet of Lana

✨Wishfully Studios was founded by Adam and Class Erickson, childhood friends with a passion for video games. They drew inspiration from Inside, The Last Guardian, and Studio Ghibli.

🎵Composer Takeshi Furukawa joined the project after seeing the concept art. The soundtrack enhances the emotional experience of the game.

💰Securing funding for an unproven team was challenging, but Thunderful believed in the vision of Planet of Lana and provided the necessary support.

🌍The game's art style and world-building create a unique and immersive experience, drawing players into the universe of Planet of Lana.

👫The collaboration between Wishfully Studios' talented team members resulted in their first game, Planet of Lana, which has received critical acclaim.

Who founded Wishfully Studios?

—Wishfully Studios was founded by childhood friends Adam and Class Erickson.

What inspired the creation of Planet of Lana?

—The team at Wishfully Studios drew inspiration from games like Inside and The Last Guardian, as well as the visual style of Studio Ghibli.

Who composed the soundtrack for Planet of Lana?

—The soundtrack for Planet of Lana was composed by Takeshi Furukawa.

How did Wishfully Studios secure funding for their first game?

—Wishfully Studios secured funding from Thunderful, who believed in the vision and potential of Planet of Lana.

What makes Planet of Lana unique?

—Planet of Lana stands out for its captivating art style, immersive world-building, and emotional storytelling.

00:00Learn about the origin story of Wishfully Studios and how they created their first game, Planet of Lana.

02:56Wishfully Studios drew inspiration from games like Inside, The Last Guardian, and the visual style of Studio Ghibli.

04:32Composer Takeshi Furukawa joined the project after seeing the concept art and created the incredible soundtrack for Planet of Lana.

07:18Securing funding for an unproven team was challenging, but Thunderful believed in the vision of Planet of Lana and provided the necessary support.

09:45The art style and world-building of Planet of Lana create a unique and immersive experience for players.

11:58The collaboration between Wishfully Studios' talented team members resulted in their first game, Planet of Lana, which has received critical acclaim.