The November Indie World Showcase has revealed the Nintendo Switch release date for Blanc, an adorable co-op adventure game. The title stands out from other upcoming indie games for its monochrome visuals and emotional narrative.Blanc follows the journey of a fawn and a wolf cub stranded in a snow storm. The young animals, each with unique abilities, assist each other in the frigid wilderness while trying to follow the tracks of their families. Two players must work in tandem to overcome various obstacles in the harsh landscape and bring the protagonists home. In June, a Nintendo Direct Mini revealed Blanc for the Nintendo Switch.RELATED: Binding of Isaac Creator Provides Details on Mewgenics, The Cat-Breeding SimAmong the more than 20 games highlighted during the November Indie World Showcase, Blanc was one of the most highly anticipated. The segment spotlighting Blanc begins at 19:33 in the showcase. Developer Casus Ludi and publisher Gearbox Publishing will launch Blanc on the Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive on February 14, 2023. Blanc is available for pre-order in the My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop.

The showcase included short clips of gameplay, featuring the fawn and wolf cub frolicking in the snow. The two collaborate to solve puzzles and help each other reach previously inaccessible areas in the wintery world. The segment also notes the game's text-free storytelling and simple controls.

Since the Blanc announcement trailer was shared this summer, indie game enthusiasts have expressed their excitement for the adventure game's release. Players have been impressed by Blanc's exceptional black-and-white art, which was first drawn by hand then translated into 3D. Others have drawn comparisons between the game and Disney's The Fox and the Hound, which also tells the tale of an unlikely friendship.

Fans of co-op games, like Hazelight Studios' award-winning platform adventure It Takes Two, also look forward to Blanc's launch. The title arrives at an opportune time: Valentine's Day. Couples who game together may be eager to snag an atmospheric and emotional adventure sure to tug at their heartstrings. However, as Indie World Showcase viewers speculated online, players should be prepared to cry in case the fawn and wolf cub face a tragic fate. Players will have to wait to discover whether Blanc's ending will result in fuzzy feelings or tears.

Blanc launches on PC and Nintendo Switch in February 2023.

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Source: Indie World Showcase