Good news for fans of the popular action RPG Mana series!
Visions of Mana, the fifth and latest installment in the franchise, finally has a release date. Square Enix just dropped the newest trailer for the upcoming Mana title on June 12th. In it, they announced that the game will welcome players starting August 29th. It can be accessed on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S.
Similar to its predecessors, Visions of Mana is an action role-playing game featuring real-time combat, set in a semi-open world.
The game will feature a brand-new storyline but still set within the Mana universe. Players will guide the protagonist Val, a newly appointed soul guard tasked to protect his childhood friend Hinna, a chosen maiden called an 'alm.'
And together, they embark on a perilous journey to the fabled Tree of Mana.
The latest trailer for Visions of Mana also showed additional content players can expect upon its release. These included two new companions who will join Val and Hinna in their quest.
It also provided a closer look at some of the latest gameplay features, including the Elemental Vessels. These are mystical artifacts that house the power of the elements within them. Players can use the Elemental Vessels to change classes and gain new abilities during battles.
Visions of Mana features a unique three-person party system. They will choose from a roster of five playable characters, each with their own unique skillset, to form their team. These included Careena, Morley, Palamena, Julei, Ramcoh, and Aesh.
The game also sees the return of the series' signature Ring Menu system. This allows players to pause combat and strategize their next move.
Visions of Mana was first revealed in 2021. It will also mark the return of designer/director Koichi Ishii, producer Masaru Oyamada, and composers Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshi Sekito, and Ryo Yamazaki.
Meanwhile, Square Enix revealed that they will be rolling out various editions for the game. Pre-order has also started, they added. Players can avail the digital Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition. Both editions come with the "Brave Blade" weapon for Val as a pre-order bonus.
Additionally, bonuses for either digital edition purchased before September 30th include the "Guardian Garment" outfit for Val and a "Starter Pack" offering a temporary boost to experience points and lucre earned.
The Digital Deluxe Edition, on the other hand, contains Mana Superstars Costume Set, Mana Series BGM Bundle, and a 24-hour Early Access. This means players who bought this version can access the game a day ahead before its general release.
A physical Standard Edition and a Collector's Edition are also available for pre-order, said Square Enix.
The Mana series first made its debut in 1993, as a spin-off of the iconic Final Fantasy Series.