Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and SQUARE ENIX® are pleased to share that a free playable demo for the highly anticipated action RPG, Visions of Mana has been released. Visions of Mana is the first mainline entry to the beloved Mana series in more than 15 years and players can jump into the demo now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam®) to get a taste of what’s to come ahead of the game’s official launch on 29 August 2024 for consoles, followed by the Steam® release on 30 August.
Watch the demo trailer below:
Visions of Mana Demo
Demo links:
PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4
In the demo, players will embark on a journey that begins partway through Chapter 1, starting at Rime Falls and continuing into different areas, including the Fallow Steppe and Rhata Harbor. Those who are up for the challenge can also take on the chapter’s final boss, the Kraken.
Players can join up with three party members, Val, Careena and Morley, and experiment with the Wind and Moon classes to enhance their demo experience.
Players with save data from the demo and who purchase Visions of Mana will receive three weapons for Val, including the Gladius, Falx and Horn Lance, by starting their playthrough of the full game and proceeding as far as Chapter 1.
*These bonus items can also be acquired by progressing through the game.
*Gladius can be equipped once Val becomes playable in Chapter 1.
*Falx and Horn Lance will be available to equip once it becomes possible to change classes to the wind class (Falx) and to the moon class (Horn Lance)
*Save data from the demo cannot be carried over to the full game
*Before diving into the full game, be sure you have applied the latest update. This ensures you get three weapons for Val, including the Gladius, Falx and Horn Lance.
About Visions of Mana
Visions of Mana is a brand-new title in this series revolving around the sacred sword and Mana. The protagonist Val and his childhood friend Hinna, the newly appointed Alm of Fire, set off on a journey to the Mana Tree.
This game’s iconic vibrant and vast semi-open field contains adorable yet ferocious monsters, allowing you to enjoy swift three-dimensional battles using the power of the Elementals.
Through adventures with friends met along the way, they start to see the truth about the world. Must we accept our fates?
A new Mana tale begins here as a classic fantasy series returns to its roots.
Story
In Tianeea, the Fire Village, everyone is preparing for 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 by offering their souls. A soul guard accompanies the chosen alms to ensure their safe pilgrimage.
On the day of the Faerieʼs arrival, Val, the new soul guard, brings his childhood friend, Hinna, 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 Hinna, 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.
What is 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.
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