Posted in: Games, Mana Series, Square Enix, Video Games | Tagged: Visions Of Mana
Square Enix confirmed they will be releasing Visions Of Mana sometime in the Summer of 2024, but really didn’t define a solid date.
Article Summary
- Square Enix announces Visions Of Mana for Summer 2024 without a set date.
- New gameplay features and monsters revealed in Xbox Developer Direct livestream.
- Visions Of Mana introduces an aerial combat system and the return of Elementals.
- Series Creator designs new ‘pikuls’ creatures to aid navigation in the game world.
During Xbox’s Developer Direct livestream today, Square Enix confirmed they will release Visions Of Mana, with an unconfirmed date for Summer 2024. The game was originally teased during The Game Awards 2023, as we got our first glimpse into the latest entry for the Mana series. This time around, the team brought with them a new gameplay and development video to show off how this particular entry will differ from many of its predecessors. You get a glimpse into just about everything without them spoiling the game or really giving anything concrete away, which feels in line with the no-date reveal. Enjoy the over six minutes worth of content in the video here as we now wait to find out when in the Summer it will arrive.
Xbox Developer Direct – Vision Of Mana
The new gameplay and behind-the-scenes footage provides fans and newcomers alike with a closer look at some of the latest gameplay features, monsters, and creatures in Visions of Mana. Mana Series Producer Masaru Oyamada, revealed new details about Visions of Mana‘s combat, including the new addition of the aerial combat system, which will take players to new heights during battle and enable physical attacks with weapons and magic attacks mid-air. Fans can also expect to see the return of the series staple, the Elementals. These assist players during battle in the form of specialized items, with each weapon producing a different effect in combat according to its respective element, allowing for a fast-paced, flexible fighting style. Players were also introduced to a new companion they can expect to encounter in Visions of Mana called the “pikuls.” Designed by Mana Series Creator Koichi Ishii, the adorable new companion takes inspiration from animals and mythology and will help players traverse the game’s expansive ground map as they explore the vibrant world in Visions of Mana.
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