The Mana series celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and to celebrate the occasion, Square Enix has released a new update for the Trials of Mana remake that adds new difficulty modes and other features. Patch 1.1.0 (Version 1.10 on PlayStation 4) adds a No Future difficulty with harder enemies and harder bosses that will now include a time limit. Some bosses will have their attack telegraph time shortened. This mode also restricts the amount of items you can use in battle as well as some abilities, though, you'll be able to find stronger equipment by using Rainbow Seeds and chain abilities here. If you complete the story after the clearing No Future mode, you will be rewarded the Rabite Slippers, which will remove field and dungeon enemies. An Expert difficulty mode will be available when using the New Game Plus feature, and you'll also get to select whether to reset your characters to Level 1 and what costumes they'll bring over. You can also skip class change cutscenes. Additionally, more goddess statues (save points) have been added to the game as well as various bug fixes. Square Enix is also discounting the game by 30% for the game's anniversary until November

Today marks the official release for Trials of Mana, available now for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Trials of Mana is a high-definition remake of the third entry in the classic Mana series, which originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3 in 1995. Players will embark on a journey across a world full of secrets and mysteries alongside six unique characters who can be upgraded into more powerful forms of themselves as well as learn over 300 different abilities for combat. Additionally, Trials of Mana includes an all-new chapter not found in the original game, in which players can unlock new classes and face a powerful threat. Those who purchase the game digitally or physically for either platforms by May 21, 2020 will receive the Rabite Adornment DLC, allowing players to gain more EXP after battles up to level 10. PC (Steam) owners will also receive an exclusive wallpaper set in addition to the DLC. Players that have downloaded the free Trials of Mana demo for any of the listed platforms can transfer their save file to the full game. To celebrate this occasion, Square Enix has released two new artwork pieces made by series artist HACCAN depicting the world and

Trials of Mana, the upcoming remake of the 1995 Super Famicom title Seiken Densetsu 3, has a free demo out for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam. You'll be able transfer your save data from the demo into the full version of game. Only the beginning of the story is playable and characters' level is capped at 7. We gave the PlayStation 4 version a spin in the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pngh3qEEFQs After the introduction, you'll choose one of six protagonists, then two from those same six as your companions. While you only start out with your protagonist, the other two will eventually join your campaign. Making the jump from 2D to 3D has worked well in Trials of Mana, which is largely due to how the combat has been retooled to work in this new space. You can use R3 to lock on to enemies and maneuver around them, using light and heavy attacks where the timing is appropriate. Aerial attacking and dodging flows well, including an air-to-ground move. You can build up a meter below your health and mana gauges as you attack - this is reserved for Class Strikes, abilities compatible with a character's current class. They can be assigned to the right

A demo for the upcoming Trials of Mana remake is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam. Players interested in trying out the game ahead of it’s April 24, 2020 release date can download the demo for free to briefly explore the world of Mana. According to the PlayStation Store information page, the demo of this action-RPG will allow you to experience the beginning of the game. You can play as any one of the six main characters, encounter their party companions, and take on the mighty boss Fullmetal Hugger. Any progress made within the demo can be carried over to the full version. Additionally, Square Enix has released a character quiz for players who might be unable to decide which character to choose first. The quiz has a strict time-limit on each question to encourage users to react on instinct and discover which hero’s personality matches their own. Square Enix Members who complete the quiz will receive special character avatar portraits. You can take the quiz here. Character Renders Duran: Divine HeroDuran: BerserkerAngela: Mystic QueenAngela: SpellbinderCharlotte: High PriestessCharlotte: ChaosbringerKevin: Beast KingKevin: AnnihilatorHawkeye: WardenkeepHawkeye: VigilanteRiesz: MeteoriteRiesz: Brynhildr Trials of Mana is scheduled to release April 24, 2020 on PlayStation 4,

PlayStation Underground invited Square Enix to show off more gameplay of the upcoming Trials of Mana remake, set to release on April 24th on PlayStation 4. In the footage below, we get a look at character customization, flying around the world map on Flammie, field combat, and boss combat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p29PSJEdjpc Released in Japan in 1995 as Seiken Densetsu 3 for the Super Famicom, the original game just recently made it to international audiences as part of the Collection of Mana title for Nintendo Switch. From six heroes, players will select a protagonist and two allies, each with their own scenario. Trials of Mana releases on April 24th for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

A brand-new trailer for the upcoming RPG remake, Trials of Mana, was released today over on the official Square Enix Youtube channel. Focusing heavily on gameplay, this somewhat lengthy trailer offers glimpses into the combat system, the overall story, how players can level their party members and more, all the while showing off the beautiful, bright-colored world of Mana. Players can choose between six different heroes and are offered the chance to experience different adventures depending on who they select as their party members. Players can also learn over 300 different abilities and switch classes to unlock new skills and appearances. In addition to the trailer, some new high-quality screenshots were shared by Square Enix, which captures some of the trailer's scenes in beautiful detail, check them out! Trials of Mana is scheduled to release April 24, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam(PC).

The third and final character spotlight trailer for the upcoming Trials of Mana remake was released today on the official Square Enix youtube channel, and introduces Hawkeye and Riesz, the last two protagonists in the lineup of six playable characters. Hawkeye is a laidback and charming young man who hails from the desert fortress of Nevarl, which is also home to a guild of noble thieves. Riesz, meanwhile, is a strong willed princess and captain of the Amazon guard from the mountainous kingdom of Laurent. Their lives take an unexpected turn upon encountering Isabella, and the two have no choice but to set out on a perilous journey. For the previous character spotlight trailers, you check out the links below: Character Spotlight #1: Duran and AngelaCharacter Spotlight #2: Kevin and Charlotte Trials of Mana is scheduled to release April 24, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam(PC).

A new character spotlight trailer for the upcoming Trials of Mana remake was released today on the official Square Enix Youtube. It is the second out of three character-focused trailers, with the first trailer for Duran and Angela having been released back in December. This trailer introduces Kevin, a ferocious beastman and heir to the Ferolia Kingdom's throne, and Charlotte, a curious young half-elven cleric from the Holy City of Wendel. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they both encounter Goremand, a demonic being and devourer of human souls. The remaining two heroes, Hawkeye and Riesz, will be featured in a future character spotlight video. Trials of Mana is scheduled to release April 24, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam(PC).

A new trailer released by Square Enix today shines the spotlight on two of the six heroes that will be playable in the upcoming action RPG: Trials of Mana. The trailer showcases the stories of Duran, a skilled and hot-headed young soldier from the kingdom of Valsena who seeks revenge against an individual known as The Crimson Wizard, and Angela, the rebellious princess of Altena, a kingdom of magicians, who is prone to act out to get attention as she struggles under the weight of responsibility under her mother’s shadow. The remaining four heroes, Hawkeye, Riesz, Kevin and Charlotte, will also be featured in future character spotlight videos. Trials of Mana is scheduled to release April 24, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam(PC).

During this month's Nintendo Direct livestream, it was announced that the HD remake for Trials of Mana, the third installment in the Mana series, would be releasing on April 24, 2020 for the Nintendo Switch. Following the announcement, Square Enix released a new Trials of Mana trailer for Tokyo Game Show 2019, confirming that the release date is also shared with PlayStation 4 and PC(Steam). Preorders may be made available from multiple shops soon, as the PlayStation Store and Square Enix Store have the game listed. Steam has already begun accepting preorders at $49.99. English trailer Japanese trailer Additionally, a special physical Limited Edition was also revealed at the end of the Japanese trailer. Alongside a copy of the game, the Limited Edition will come stacked with an Arranged Music CD, a set of figurines in the likeness of the six main characters and a reprint of the "Knowledge of the Holy Sword Legend 3." It will all be packaged in a special collector's box. At this time, it is unknown if this limited edition will be made available outside Japan.