Visions of Mana: The Anticipated RPG and Its Xbox Game Pass Rumors

The Anticipation Builds

The gaming world is abuzz with excitement as Visions of Mana, the long-awaited RPG, makes its presence felt. Ever since its surprising appearance at Xbox Developer Direct, fans have been eagerly awaiting its release on Xbox Game Pass. However, recent developments have left many questioning the game's availability on the subscription service.

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Visions of Mana, announced during The Game Awards 2023, marks the return of the beloved RPG series after a 15-year hiatus. Promising a semi-open world and real-time combat, it has captured the imagination of fans who have been yearning for a new adventure in the Mana universe.

The Game Pass Speculation

Speculation ran wild when references to Game Pass were discovered on Visions of Mana's official Xbox page. This led to fervent hopes among gamers that the RPG would be available on the service from day one. However, Xbox has now clarified that this is not the case.

According to Eurogamer, an official statement from Xbox confirmed that Visions of Mana will not be part of Game Pass at launch. It seems the inclusion of Game Pass information on the Xbox Store page was a mistake, as Microsoft has no current plans to bring Visions of Mana to the subscription service.

The Road Ahead for Visions of Mana

Despite the disappointment of not being available on Game Pass at launch, there is still much to look forward to for fans of Visions of Mana. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X/S in the summer of 2024, marking Square Enix's commitment to bringing more titles to the Xbox platform.

This follows Square Enix's announcement last year that the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy 14 would be available on Xbox in 2024, with rumors swirling about the arrival of Final Fantasy 7 Remake as well. It's shaping up to be an exciting year for Square Enix fans who are part of the Xbox community.

Alternative RPG Options

While the news of Visions of Mana's absence from Game Pass may have been disappointing for many, Xbox Game Pass subscribers still have a wealth of Japanese RPGs to enjoy. Critically acclaimed titles such as Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom, Persona 5 Tactica, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon offer a rich gaming experience for fans of the genre.

Furthermore, the upcoming release of Persona 3 Reload on February 2 and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes in April provides further excitement for RPG enthusiasts. With a diverse array of RPGs available on Xbox, there's no shortage of immersive adventures for fans to embark upon.