Visions of Mana, the latest mainline installment of the classic RPG series that originally began with 1991’s Final Fantasy Adventure (Seiken Densetsu) and 1993’s Secret of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 2), will be available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and the Windows PC platform via Steam and the Microsoft Store on August 29, Square Enix has announced. Pre-orders for Visions of Mana are now available across all platforms, while a new launch date trailer that premiered today offers a nearly four-minute look at the game’s visuals and combat.
Square Enix on its latest RPG and trailer:
- “Visions of Mana is a brand-new story and mainline entry to the Mana series and follows the journey of Val, a newly appointed soul guard who is tasked with accompanying his childhood friend Hinna, a chosen alm, to the Tree of Mana.”
- “The new trailer introduces new characters Palamena and Julei, who Val and Hinna befriend on their journey through the vast world to reach the Tree of Mana.”
- “In Visions of Mana, players will be able to build their own three-person dream team while in battle, switching between the five playable characters, Val, Careena, Morley, Palamena, and Julei, with supporting companions Ramcoh, Aesh and Hinna assisting from the side.”
- “The new trailer provides a closer look at some of the latest gameplay features, including the Elemental Vessels, the 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.”
- “Players can even sail the sea or soar above the clouds with the beloved travel companions Vuscav and Flammie. By summoning these trusty companions, players will easily be able to traverse across the open waters and the world map.”
The new launch trailer:
Game editions include:
- Digital:
- Standard Edition
- Digital Deluxe Edition – Includes Mana Superstars Costume Set, Mana Series BGM Bundle and 24 hours Early Access
- Digital Deluxe Upgrade – Can be purchased to upgrade previously purchased digital Standard Edition, adding Digital Deluxe Edition contents
- Players who purchased Physical Standard Edition can obtain the same content as the “Digital Deluxe Upgrade” by purchasing the “Mana Superstars Costume Set” and “Mana Series BGM Bundle,” sold separately.
- Physical:
- Standard Edition
- Collector’s Edition – Includes Ramcoh Plush, ART of MANA SPECIAL ISSUE (Art Book), Visions of Mana Original Soundtrack Collector’s Edition Special Box
Square Enix on pre-orders:
Players who pre-order either the digital Standard Edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive in-game item “Brave Blade” weapon for Val as a pre-order bonus. Additionally, players who purchase either the digital Standard Edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition before Sept. 30, 2024, will also receive the following in-game items as early purchase bonuses: “Guardian Garment” outfit for Val, as well as a “Starter Pack,” a set of items that can be used to boost the amount of experience points and lucre earned for a fixed amount of time.