Visions of Mana
Visions of Mana is a 2024 action role-playing game developed by Ouka Studios and published by Square Enix for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. The fifth main title in the Mana series, the story follows the young swordsman Val as he escorts a group of Alms, sacrifices chosen to renew the flow of Mana in the world, on a pilgrimage to the Mana Tree. Gameplay features exploration of open areas and action-based battles, with elemental powers being used in both in the action-based combat and exploration. Development of Visions of Mana began in 2020, being the first mainline entry since Dawn of Mana (2006). The staff included multiple series veterans including producer Masaru Oyamada, artist Haccan, composers Hiroki Kikuta,  Tsuyoshi Sekito, and Ryo Yamazaki, and series creator Koichi Ishii overseeing monster redesigns.