New details surrounding Dawn of Mana, or Seiken Densetsu 4 in Japan, suggest that eight elemental deities play an important role in the title's storyline. Upon discovering each deity, the player is rewarded with new abilities and elemental power. The following deities and their corresponding elements have been confirmed:

Dawn of Mana follows the adventures of teenaged heroes Eldy and Ritzia after their hometown is invaded by a foreign military. Like previous entries in the series, the game utilizes an action-oriented battle system and a myriad of weapons to choose from. Dawn of Mana is set for release on December 21st in Japan and currently slated for a Q1 release in North America.