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Square Enix Celebrates 'Mana' Franchise's 30th Anniversary

by Rainier on June 28, 2021 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the fan-favorite Mana series, Square Enix revealed several new announcements.

During yesterday’s celebratory livestream from Japan made several announcements, including the July 15th release date of the mobile version of Trials of Mana and the reveal of Echoes of Mana, a brand-new free-to-play Mana adventure coming to mobile devices.

Square Enix also shared a blog post on their official site featuring a number of creators, from current series producer Masaru Oyamada to legendary composer Yoko Shimomura.

Trials of Mana

The hit 3D remake of the action RPG classic that surpassed 1 million units downloaded and shipped worldwide will be available on iOS and Android devices on July 15, 2021. Eager fans can pre-register for Trials of Mana on their mobile devices beginning today through the App Store and Google Play.

The mobile version of the title boasts several unique features, including revamped touch controls, customisable graphics settings and cloud save capabilities. Players can also receive two useful pieces of starting gear to help jumpstart their quest: the Rabite Adornment, which increases the amount of experience gained in battle until level 17, and the Silktail Adornment, which increases the amount of lucre gained in battle until level 17.

Originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3 in 1995, Trials of Mana is a full, high-definition remake of the third entry in the classic Mana series, filled with unforgettable adventure, exciting gameplay, and a memorable cast of vibrant characters. The game features a selectable main cast with upgradable classes and over 300 different abilities to learn as they discover a world of secrets and mysteries. The series’ dynamic action battle system will put players to the test as they evade enemies and unleash aerial and combo attacks.

The game was praised by fans and critics alike upon its release on the Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PC (Steam) platforms for its accessible gameplay, traditional JRPG feel and beautiful fantasy visuals.

Echoes of Mana

Designed and developed by WFS, Inc., Echoes of Mana is a new free-to-play action RPG coming to mobile devices worldwide in 2022. Echoes of Mana will feature an original story that weaves together both new and beloved Mana series characters alike. Players will be able to enjoy the action gameplay they love from the series, and battle with friends through a multiplayer mode. A teaser website for this newest mobile title is now live here: Echoesofmana.com

Echoes of Mana will be available as a free download with in-app purchases for mobile devices. Text will be supported in English, German, French, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Korean.

Legend of Mana -The Teardrop Crystal- Anime Series

Fans can look forward to episodes of the Legend of Mana -The Teardrop Crystal- anime series, which will follow the story of the recently released Legend of Mana game. This brand-new anime series is from Warner Bros. Japan LLC, Graphinica, Inc. and Yokohama Animation Lab, who also created the animated opening cinematic movie for Legend of Mana, and is planned to air worldwide.

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