It has been thirty years since Square Enix (then known as Square) first released Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden (Known internationally as Final Fantasy Adventure) on the Nintendo Gameboy, which started the Mana RPG series. Although it has never reached the level of name recognition as some of the developer’s iconic franchises, such as Final Fantasy, ever has, the series has received a steady stream of releases. Marking the 30th Anniversary of the series, Square Enix held a celebratory live stream, and with it came several new project announcements.
A full list of the announcements, spanning video game and anime projects, can be found below:
Announcement #1 – Trials of Mana on iOS/Android
The 3D remake of Trials of Mana will be released worldwide on iOS and Android devices from 15 July 2021, priced at $23.99 USD. This remake was first published on the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC in April 2020.
The mobile version of the title boasts several unique features to its console counterparts, including revamped touch controls, customizable 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. 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.
Announcement #2 – Echoes of Mana on Mobile Devices
Developed and designed by WFS, Inc, Echoes of Mana is pitched as a free-to-play action RPG instalment in the series, headed to mobile platforms sometime 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.
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.
Announcement #3 – New Anime: Legend of Mana -The Teardrop Crystal-
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 at a date to be confirmed..
