The independent developer's announcement trailer premiered during June's Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase. Years in the making, Blanc depicts the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. Two players collaborate by controlling either companion through intuitive, text-free gameplay, either locally on the same screen or through online play.
All art for the game was completely hand-drawn on paper before translating those images into 3D graphics. Another stylistic choice informing the design of the game by creative director Rémi Gourrierec and illustrator Raphaël Beuchot was consciously limiting the protagonists' interactions to realistic animal behaviors.
The music score by Louis Godart is now available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. A soundtrack bundle is available through Steam. The announcement trailer theme can be previewed on the composer's SoundCloud channel. Today's launch trailer can be viewed on the Gearbox YouTube channel.
From the product page:
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.Apple Music - Blanc Soundtrack (Streaming)
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.
Epic Games Store - Blanc Game + Soundtrack Bundle
Blanc's soundtrack is available pretty much everywhere now ! Enjoy it :) https://t.co/6bLbgCvJFD
— Louis Godart (@louisgodart) October 3, 2023