DAWN of MANA

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Format: PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system
Genre: Action-Adventure
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: TBD

* This title has not yet been officially approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America

Discover the beginnings of the popular and captivating Mana series in Dawn of Mana, the first true Mana sequel in more than a decade. Exclusive to the PlayStation 2, Square Enix reveals the origins of the Mana Tree and the Sword of Mana.

STORY
Long ago, when the world was at peace and magic yet unknown to man, a beautiful isle called Illusia floated in the center of the Inner Sea. Over the island towered the great Mana Tree, source of all life.

There it had stood since the dawn of the world But over time, the tree gradually turned to stone and slept as though death had come at last.

So begins the story of how a boy came to wield a sacred sword and how a maiden became a goddess-entwining the fate of spirits, mortals, and the entire world into a tale of hope and despair.

FEATURES

• Experience the beloved world of Mana in a fully 3D environment for the first time.
• Explore sweeping plains and mountains that stretch as far as the eye can see, brought vividly to life by the detailed visuals that fans have come to expect from the Mana series.
• Experience an interactive world that encourages players to "touch" the world of Mana.
• Realistic facial expressions dynamically convey each character's mood and emotions.