The Titans are coming back — and this time, they’re coming to your console. At Summer Game Fest 2026, Koei Tecmo and Omega Force officially revealed Attack on Titan 3, the long-awaited third installment in the hit hack-and-slash video game series based on Hajime Isayama’s legendary manga. The announcement sent shockwaves through the gaming and anime community, and for good reason: this is the first new entry in the franchise since both the manga and anime concluded their historic runs.
What Is Attack on Titan 3?
Attack on Titan 3 is the next chapter in Koei Tecmo’s action game series developed by Omega Force, the studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise. The first Attack on Titan game launched in 2016, followed by Attack on Titan 2 in March 2018. Both titles were praised for their fast-paced aerial combat, faithful adaptation of the source material, and the thrill of wielding omni-directional mobility gear to slice through towering Titans.
Now, with the franchise’s story fully complete — the manga wrapped in April 2021 and the anime concluded on November 19, 2022023 — the third game has the potential to cover the entire saga from beginning to end, including the final arcs that the previous games never reached.
When Does Attack on Titan 3 Come Out?
While a full release date hasn’t been announced yet, Koei Tecmo confirmed that the next major reveal — a “Scouting Report” — will drop on July 1, 2026. This is a direct nod to the Survey Corps from the series, and fans are expecting a full gameplay trailer, story details, and potentially a release window during that reveal.
The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The inclusion of Nintendo Switch 2 is particularly notable, as it suggests Koei Tecmo is targeting the new Nintendo hardware as a key platform for the game’s launch.
Why This Announcement Is So Huge
There are several reasons why Attack on Titan 3 is one of the most exciting gaming announcements of 2026:
- Complete Story Coverage: For the first time, a game can adapt the entire Attack on Titan story, including the Rumbling arc, the final battle, and the controversial ending that divided fans worldwide.
- Next-Gen Power: Built from the ground up for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, the game promises to deliver Titan battles at a scale and visual fidelity that wasn’t possible on previous hardware.
- Omega Force’s Expertise: The Dynasty Warriors studio knows how to handle large-scale combat against massive enemies. Attack on Titan’s Titans are basically the perfect enemy type for their gameplay formula.
- Franchise Momentum: Attack on Titan: The Last Attack compilation film grossed over $22 million worldwide and had a U.S. theatrical re-release in May 2026, proving the franchise’s commercial power is stronger than ever.
What Fans Are Speculating
The Attack on Titan community is already buzzing with theories about what the third game could include. Here are the biggest fan speculations:
- Playable Final Arc: The Rumbling — Eren’s apocalyptic march across the world — could be the game’s centerpiece, offering gameplay scenarios never seen before in the series.
- Multiple Playable Characters: Previous games let players create custom characters, but fans are hoping for a story mode that lets them play as Eren, Mikasa, Levi, and other key characters during their most iconic moments.
- Expanded Multiplayer: Co-op Titan-slaying was a highlight of the first two games. Fans expect Attack on Titan 3 to expand this with larger-scale battles and possibly competitive modes.
- MAPPA Collaboration: With MAPPA handling the anime’s final season, fans are hoping for cutscenes or visual assets that match the anime’s stunning animation quality.
The Legacy of Attack on Titan in Gaming
Attack on Titan isn’t just one of the biggest anime franchises of all time — it’s also one of the most successful anime-to-game adaptations ever. The first two games sold millions of copies worldwide, introducing the series to gamers who might never have picked up the manga or watched the anime. The games’ unique traversal system — swinging through cities on ODM gear — remains one of the most satisfying movement mechanics in any action game.
With Attack on Titan 3, Koei Tecmo has the chance to create the definitive video game adaptation of one of the most influential anime and manga series of the 21st century. If the July 1 Scouting Report delivers on the hype, this could be one of the biggest game releases of 2027.
Stay Updated
For more Attack on Titan coverage, check out our article on June 19, 2026: The Biggest Day in Anime History and our breakdown of Every Major Reveal from Summer Game Fest 2026.
What are you most excited about in Attack on Titan 3? Do you think Koei Tecmo will finally let us play through the entire story? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
