SQUARE ENIX UNVEILS BRAND NEW VISIONS OF MANA AT THE GAME AWARDS SHOW
2023.12.08
Today at The Game Awards, SQUARE ENIX®, revealed a brand-new entry in the beloved Mana series, Visions of Mana™; the first mainline instalment in over fifteen years. Visions of Mana will return to the series action-RPG roots and take players on a new adventure with protagonist Val, a soul guard assigned to protect his childhood friend, who has been chosen by the Faerie as the Alm of Fire to travel to the Tree of Mana and rejuvenate the mana flow. Visions of Mana is coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and PC via STEAM® in 2024.
About VISIONS of MANA
Since the series' debut in 1991 as FINAL FANTASY™ ADVENTURE, a spin-off of the FINAL FANTASY series, Mana games have immersed players in bright vibrant worlds, breath-taking environments, heart-warming characters, and high fantasy storylines across many genres and platforms. Fans of the series can expect new designs of the series' beloved creatures from Mana series Illustrator, Airi Yoshioka and a new captivating musical score composed by Mana series composers, Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshi Sekito and Ryo Yamazaki.
◆Story
In Tianeea, the Fire Village, everyone is preparing to celebrate the coming of the Faerie and the naming of an "alm." Every four years, alms from around the world are chosen to travel to the Tree of Mana and rejuvenate the flow of mana power. A soul guard is also chosen to ensure the alms' safe pilgrimage. Val is one such guard.
On the day of the Faerie's arrival, Val brings his childhood friend to the festival. As the sun falls beneath the skyline, all the spectators wait with bated breath, hoping to be chosen as an alm. The Faerie finally descends before Val's friend, appointing her the Alm of Fire.
The villagers bid them both farewell, praying for their success as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
◆About the Mana Series
Originally released in 1991 as FINAL FANTASY ADVENTURE, a spin-off title for the FINAL FANTASY series, the game's positive reception established it as its own standalone action RPG franchise.
The unique elements that make a true Mana game include; an emotional narrative about the power of mana, the legendary Mana Sword, a quirky cast of characters, memorable music, and a weapon-based battle system. The Mana series has released 17 titles over the last 30+ years and sold over 9 million copies/downloads worldwide. The demand for the franchise from its fans has seen several Mana games re-mastered and re-released in the West over the last console generation.
◆Producer Message
"I am delighted to finally be able to reveal Visions of Mana, the first mainline instalment to Mana series in over fifteen years" said Mana Series Producer, Masaru Oyamada. "The development team have been working hard to ensure that Visions of Mana remains faithful to the series that players know and love while also offering fans and newcomers a fresh new experience with an all-new story, characters, and gameplay mechanics. We cannot wait to share more details about the game with you soon."