During the Xbox Developer Direct January 2024, Square Enix gave us a new look at gameplay and elements from the upcoming Visions Of Mana. The game was originally unveiled during The Game Awards 2023.

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.

Characters

Val

Val hails from Tianeea, the Fire Village. Val is the newly appointed soul guard and protagonist of the game. He’s a curious boy with a positive outlook on life. When Val’s childhood friend is selected to be an alm, he sets off on a journey across the world to accompany her on the pilgrimage.

Hinna

Like Val, Hinna also hails from Tianeea, the Fire Village. Hinna is Val’s childhood friend. When she receives the honor of being chosen as the Alm of Fire for this year’s pilgrimage, she’s ecstatic that she gets to embark on this adventure with him.

Careena

Careena hails from Longren, the Vale of Wind. An unfortunate accident took one of her precious wings, but even that couldn’t dampen her wish to be appointed the alm and see the world outside of Longren. She is rarely seen without her best friend, Ramcoh, a sacred beast cub.

Ramcoh

A baby sacred beast. After saving Careena who was injured in an accident, Ramcoh started living in Longren.

Morley

Morley hails from Etaern, the Moonlit Parish. Since his childhood, Morley has been carrying the weight of the terrible disaster in his hometown on his shoulders. But after meeting Val and the others, he finds himself able to face his painful past.

The last major games in the franchise were the Trials Of Mana remake in May 2020 (check out our review here), and the 2022’s Echoes Of Mana, which was a mobile game.

Visions Of Mana will launch for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC sometime in summer 2024.

Check out the new Visions Of Mana March trailer below: