Square Enix has finally revealed the release date for itsManafollow-up,Visions of Mana. The game is arriving on console and PC on August 29, still well within the previously establishedsummer 2024launch window.
Square dropped the news earlier today along with a nearly four-minute launch trailer showcasing characters, enemies, and the game’s gorgeous world. There do seem to be some hints at plot turns in the trailer, so you may want to avoid it if you want to be unspoiled. Granted, what’s being revealed appears to be rather light.
The series returns in August
Visions of Manaisn’t a remake or remaster, buta new gamein the 33-year-old series (and the first in 15 years). You play as Val, tasked with guarding his friend Hinna as they travel to the Tree of Mana. The trailer introduces two more playable characters in the form of Palamena and Julei, whom you can toss into your three-person battle group ahead of fights.Visions of Manais an action RPG like its many predecessors, allowing you to wield weapons or elements to defeat foes.
As someone who only knows of theManaseries by reputation, I can say thatVisions of Manamay make me commit. The trailer, which sweeps you across the game’s many beautiful environments, glows like a warm ember. It was hard to tear my eyes away. But graphics aren’t everything, of course, and thankfully it seems like the combat looks flashy and energetic enough to keep you from lulling into a slumber from the game’s comfy aesthetic.
Square Enix also revealed different purchase editions forVisions of Mana. One, naturally, comes with an early access incentive, since that seems to be en vogue these days.
Here they are, courtesy of Square Enix:
Visions of Manais arriving on Jun 02, 2025, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via MS Storeand Steam.
