Visions of Mana, the fifth mainline title in the Mana (Seiken Densetsu) fantasy RPG series and its first in more than 15 years, is now available to try as part of a free playable demo that was released today for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, Square Enix has announced. The new demo, which allows players to embark on a journey that begins partway through Chapter 1, arrives a few weeks ahead of the game’s launch on Thursday, August 29.
Key features include:
- “Bold graphics full of characteristic Mana flair: The characters journey across a vibrant world alive with spirits.”
- “Exploring the world: Explore the vast, semi-open world that stretches as far as the eye can see. Traverse the environment quickly and safely with new companions, the Pikuls.”
- “Harness the power of the Elementals: In this game, you will fight enemies using weapons that house the power of the Elementals. Change between different classes and characters to suit your playstyle and enjoy combat that has evolved both three-dimensionally and strategically.”
- “Breathtaking and immersive soundtrack: Around 100 background music tracks by a talented team of creators who have worked on countless tracks throughout the series. The music in field areas feature interactive music, heightening the mood for adventure.”
An announce trailer for the free demo:
Game description:
Visions of Mana is a brand new title in this series revolving around the sacred sword and mana. The protagonist Val and his childhood friend Hinna, the newly appointed Alm of Fire, set off on a journey to the Mana Tree.
This game’s iconic vibrant and vast semi-open field contains adorable yet ferocious monsters, allowing you to enjoy swift three-dimensional battles using the power of the Elementals. Through adventures with friends met along the way, they start to see the truth about the world.