The latest demo of Attack on Titan 3 showcases an original protagonist perspective, adjusted Titan combat, and open-world exploration beyond the Walls. Scheduled for release on December 10, 2026, the game allows players to relive classic anime scenes as a senior member of the Survey Corps.
The protagonist lost subordinates during an expedition beyond the Walls and withdrew from the front lines due to trauma, later facing the 104th Training Corps as an instructor while serving alongside Levi, Hange, and Erwin. Demo impressions suggest that this shift in role lets players act as both educators and participants in events.
Combat still revolves around Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, gas and blade management, and attacking the nape of Titans, but conditions such as approach angles have been simplified. The game also introduces stagger meters, part destruction, precise dodging, blocking, and combat skills based on Titan size, further accelerating the pace of battle and making responses to different enemies more distinct.
After returning to the Survey Corps, the protagonist can form a special operations squad and assign soldiers based on their abilities. In the open areas beyond the Walls, players can ride horses or use Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to traverse terrain, unlock towers, set up camps, rescue companions, and ambush Titans using grass, cliffs, and stalactites.