It’s been 15 years since Square Enix’s last mainline entry Mana series, and the wait for another one is over. The publisher announced this at The Game Awards in December 2023 Visions of Mana, the upcoming action role-playing game in the long-running franchise, is scheduled to release later this year. And at Xbox Developer Direct Showcase on January 18thSquare Enix pulled back the curtain and revealed a bunch of new details, which we’ve compiled below for easier reading.
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Square Enix also released a long press release a deep dive video Insight into the game’s combat, environmental and traversal mechanics. There’s still a lot to go through, so without further ado, here’s everything we know Visions of Mana.
When is the Visions of Mana Release date?
Visions of Mana There is currently no official release date, but we know approximately when it will be released. Square Enix’s action role-playing game is scheduled to release sometime this summer, which means the game will be released between June and September if everything works as planned.
Which platforms will be Visions of Mana be available?
Square Enix is planning to launch Visions of Mana on PC (via Steam and Windows), PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox Series X/S. It’s currently unclear whether the action role-playing game will come to Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, but the possibility is always there. It is not clear at this point whether or not Visions of Mana will be coming to Game Pass on day one.
what is Visions of ManaWhat does the gameplay look like?
As someone who has never played before Mana Titles before, the best comparison that comes to mind in terms of the look of the action RPG’s combat is a mix of Granblue Fantasy: Relink and a Stories from… Game. It’s action-packed and focuses on hack-and-slash gameplay that mixes with magical combat as you fight against cute creatures and fearsome monsters.
In a press release, Square Enix said that dogfighting, a first for the series, will allow you to deal magical and physical damage while in the air. The studio also said that the series’ basic elementals, special items with special powers, will aid you in battle by “creating a different effect in battle depending on the element, allowing for a fast, flexible fighting style.”
Is there a trailer for? Visions of Mana?
For sure is! The latest trailer for the game was released on January 18th at the Xbox Developer Direct. It provides a fairly in-depth look at the game’s world and character designs. It also offers some insight into the history and future of the series from the impeccably dressed characters Mana Series creator Koichi Ishii.
Does Visions of Mana have companions?
If you played Secret of Mana For the SNES (or one of its recent ports), you’ll likely have fond memories of exploring the world on the back of your friendly dragon pal Flammie. Companions are making a comeback Visions of Mana. This time you get a giant furry friend named Pikul. Not only can these wolf-like beasts ram monsters while riding, they can also jump and nap like the good boys and girls they are.
What’s going on with the Visions of Mana soundtrack?
Square Enix has revealed this Vision of Mana At launch there will be a tracklist of 100 songs, each composed by (or receiving contributions from) the people behind its predecessor’s music Mana games. This includes Hiroki Kikuta (Secret of Mana), yo Yamazaki (Legend of Mana) and Tsuyoshi Sekito (Dawn of Mana). If you’re familiar with their work, you know these songs will be a hit.
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Well, that’s all we know Visions of Mana at the moment. The wait for the game won’t be long now as the summer months are fast approaching. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newbie, it looks like this Visions of Mana will be a great entry point for anyone interested in a new Square Enix action RPG.
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