An upcoming Square EnixRPGVisions of Mana will be making its grand debut on August 29 this year. It will be released simultaneously on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
The Visions of Mana Launch Date Trailer Shows Stunning Visuals And More
To coincide with the release date announcement, Square Enix has uploaded a newVisions of Manatrailer. It showcases the stunning environments of the game, including the shimmering reservoir surrounding the Mana Tree. The visuals look like they’re ripped from a painting.
We’ve finally got confirmation on who will be voicing the characters, including Stephen Fu as the protagonist Val. Fu has been Lancelot inGranblue Fantasy: Relink, Lex in Unicorn Overlord and Leon Volclain fromStarfield. Rachel Rial is performing as the Oracle of Wind Careena; she was Maria in Oxenfree II: Lost Signals and Nephthys in Mythic Heroes.
PAX East 2024: Talking Visions of Mana with Series Producer Masaru Oyamada
As I was thinking about what I enjoyed as a fan was the fact that you could go on a journey that is almost planetary where you’re exploring the world.
Gameplay for all five main characters Val, Careena, Morley, Palamena and Julei were shown during the trailer. They also have Elemental Vessels, which shift the classes of your heroes and helps them gain new abilities.
Similar to Genshin Impact and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Square Enix confirms there are elemental triggers based on your powers. According to the press release, they’re “used to unlock new places to explore and find hidden items on the map.”
Three companions are also shown off during the trailer, including Ramcoh, Aesh and Hinna. They’ll be helping from the side and won’t be playable.
For those who want to dive into this new adventure, there are a bunch of special editions to consider. There will of course be the Standard Edition both physically and digitally, but there’s also the Digital Deluxe Edition. It includes:
If you want to upgrade to the Collector’s Edition, however, here’s what it includes:
The Collector’s Edition is only available through theSquare Enix Store.
A Year Worth Remembering for its JRPGs?
2024 has been a fantastic year for Japanese RPGs so far. We started with the wonderful Granblue Fantasy: Relink this year, and then a few months later, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impressed with its deep gameplay and beautiful open world.
“The story is an enjoyable ride from start to finish that blends a captivating story filled with interesting crew members and exhilarating action-packed gameplay,” saidour review for Granblue Fantasy: Relink.
Square Enix to Pursue a Multiplatform Strategy Moving Forward
Square Enix today revealed that it intends on shifting its focus to a multiplatform strategy across console, PC, and smart devices.
