Casus Ludi’s First Title is an Emotional Co-op Adventure Game and a Piece of Art.
FRISCO, Texas (June 28, 2022) – Blanc, an artistic cooperative adventure game offering a breathtaking hand-drawn experience, was unveiled today by Gearbox Publishing and Casus Ludi. Players will be drawn 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. Adults and children alike will enjoy the heart-warming story when Blanc launches in February 2023 on Nintendo Switch and on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Blanc features:
An emotional journey
Experience the poetic tale of a wolf cub and fawn as they travel through stunning landscapes. Lost in a sudden snowstorm, the duo will be forced to lean on each other to follow the footprints their families left behind in the snow.
Breathtaking hand-crafted art
Immerse yourself in the beautiful black-and-white world – completely hand-drawn before coming to life in 3D. Blanc focuses on the journey and experience while tugging at the hearts of players. A soothing soundscape supports the game’s text-free gameplay and storytelling.
Find your way home
Each animal has its own complementary strengths that will help you navigate the serene, snowy landscapes. Using only two buttons and movement, this simple gameplay allows anyone to play and follow their journey home.
Cooperative experience
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.”
The first-ever Blanc trailer debuted during today’s Nintendo Direct Mini and is available here.
Wishlist the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, and Nintendo Switch.
For more information, and to stay up to date on Blanc, visit www.blancthegame.com and follow our official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter channels at @BlancTheGame.
About Casus Ludi
Founded in 2014, Casus Ludi is a studio specializing in crafting game-related experiences, based in Nantes, France. Led by a small team of experts, the studio mostly works on building playful experiences tackling topics and concepts with a social dimension. Casus Ludi’s productions drive meaningful projection, understanding and conversation using innovative approaches such as mediation through games and design fiction. Blanc is Casus Ludi’s first fully-fledged video game title and is developed in association with a diverse and passionate team of freelancers.
About Gearbox Publishing
Founded in 2016, Gearbox Publishing was established with the goal of helping developers around the world bring their products to market while retaining their unique creative visions. The mission began with the critically acclaimed Homeworld Remastered Collection for PC, and has since been followed by many partnerships that include Hello Neighbor, Astroneer, We Happy Few, Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, Have a Nice Death, Risk of Rain 2, Tribes of Midgard, and PlayStation®5 launch title, Godfall. Gearbox Publishing remains committed to its mission to entertain the world and become the most developer-friendly publisher in the industry. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is a proud member of the Embracer Group AB family of companies, which is publicly traded at Nasdaq First North (EMBRAC B). For more information, visit www.gearboxpublishing.com.
