Square Enixhas today released a demo for its forthcoming Action-RPG Visions of Mana.

The demo was surprise-released, with a new trailer below showing off some new gameplay.

Yesterday, fresh details on its Elemental Vessels were revealed on thePlayStation Blog.

Screenshot of Visions of Mana showing swordsman in red holding a sword aloft

The series has long revolved around elemental powers and Visions of Mana is no different.

Naturally then, there would be eight vessels that house each of their powers.

New examples of the Elemental Vessels were provided in the blog.

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Shade Sight, meanwhile, has the power of darkness and gravity, acting like a grappling hook.

More details on these Elemental Vessels are in the below video.

Yoshida also discussed how the elements are integrated into combat.

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Visions of Mana is set for releaseon 29th August.

I wenthands-on with it earlier this yearand was impressed with its return to series roots.