E3 2005: Square talks World of Mana @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 19, 2005

News: More Mana? I am so there.

Square-Enix released the following rather cryptic press release for a game called World of Mana late yesterday and everyone interested in the Mana games should take a look:

Step into the world of Mana...

From ages past to ages yet to come, the tale of the Mana Tree and the Sword of Mana grows with each telling. The journey unfolds across numerous platforms and genres, but all share the same vibrant, living world filled with colorful characters.

Our development team is constantly looking for new ways to make the world of Mana one that you can enter and enjoy to your imagination's content. Though we are only just beginning, there are several titles under production, while others are beginning to take life in the form of sketches and concept art. Our entire staff continues to work hard to bring you the next chapters in the Mana saga, and we hope you look forward to the day you can next step into the world of Mana.

The only Mana game Square-Enix has confirmed in development is Secret of Mana DS. Is that what this is referring to, or something else entirely?

From one Mana fan to another, I'll keep you posted.