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Attack on Titan remains a major franchise with new game announcements, figure releases, and continued cultural analysis, while its creator has publicly expressed regret about the ending.
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Jun 28
Koei Tecmo announced Attack on Titan 3 at Summer Game Fest 2026, with a release date of July 1, 2026. The tactical hunting action game, developed by ω-Force, will cover the Marley Arc through the final chapter of the original manga. It is planned for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. MAPPA, the studio behind the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season, will produce a completely new opening animation for the game that depicts the story from beginning to end. The opening will not be included at launch but will be added in a later update.
Multiple merchandise lines continue to expand. Kotobukiya's Oshi Works line released a scale figure of Eren Yeager from The Final Season, standing 230mm tall, for 8,800 yen with a December 2026 release. Bandai Spirits announced the Ichiban Kuji Attack on Titan ~Dedicate Your Heart~ lottery, featuring MASTERLISE figures of six Survey Corps members, including a Levi Last One Prize, available from October 24, 2026. MegaHouse's G.E.M. Series unveiled first color samples of palm-sized Eren and Levi figures. GeekOut released the third official Attack on Titan Roblox title, Attack on Titan Tycoon, developed by Bulk Games.
In a rare admission, creator Hajime Isayama said he feels a sense of insincerity about the ending, explaining that Eren Yeager's global popularity made him unable to fully commit to depicting the character as purely detestable. The comment appeared in newly updated displays at the Attack on Titan in HITA Museum. Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bandai Namco Pictures apologized for including an unapproved reference to Attack on Titan in the new Sgt. Frog movie, despite clear advance objections from the IP holder. The companies promised to tighten internal verification systems. Attack on Titan also ranked third in an Anime! Anime! reader poll on memorable traitor characters, with Reiner Braun placing behind Blue Lock's Wataru Kuon and One Piece's Kanjuro Kurozumi.
Key facts
- Attack on Titan 3 announced
- Koei Tecmo announced Attack on Titan 3 at Summer Game Fest 2026, with a release date of July 1, 2026. ↗
- Attack on Titan 3 platforms
- The game is planned for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. ↗
- MAPPA producing opening animation for Attack on Titan 3
- MAPPA will produce a completely new opening animation for Attack on Titan 3 that depicts the story from beginning to end. ↗
- Opening animation not at launch
- The opening animation will not be included in the main game at launch but will be added in a later update. ↗
- Eren Yeager Oshi Works figure
- Kotobukiya released a scale figure of Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan The Final Season, 230mm tall, for 8,800 yen with a December 2026 release. ↗
- Ichiban Kuji Attack on Titan lottery
- Bandai Spirits announced the Ichiban Kuji Attack on Titan ~Dedicate Your Heart~ lottery with MASTERLISE figures of six Survey Corps members, available from October 24, 2026. ↗
- Hajime Isayama on ending insincerity
- Hajime Isayama said he feels a sense of insincerity about Attack on Titan's ending, explaining that Eren Yeager's global popularity made him unable to fully commit to depicting the character as purely detestable. ↗
- Bandai Namco apology for unauthorized reference
- Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bandai Namco Pictures apologized for including an unapproved reference to Attack on Titan in the new Sgt. Frog movie, despite clear advance objections from the IP holder. ↗
Timeline
- Jun 27, 2026 XGIMI TITAN and Elfin Flip Plus Win VGP2026 Summer Awards
- Jun 27, 2026 Bandai Namco Apologizes for Unauthorized Attack on Titan Reference in Sgt. Frog Film
- Jun 22, 2026 G.E.M. Series Palm Figures for Eren, Levi, Dazai, and Minato Revealed
- Jun 19, 2026 MAPPA Produces Beat & Motion Anime for Netflix in 2027
- Jun 19, 2026 MAPPA to Produce Opening Animation for Attack on Titan 3
- Jun 19, 2026 Titan Quest II Chapter 4 Update Adds Wild Lands and Level Cap 55
- Jun 17, 2026 Game Republic, Developer of Genji and Clash of the Titans, Files for Bankruptcy
- Jun 16, 2026 Kotobukiya Oshi Works Line Adds Eren Yeager Attack on Titan Final Season Figure
- Jun 15, 2026 MAPPA Launches 15th Anniversary Projects With Lineup Stream and Exhibition
- Jun 11, 2026 Titan Quest II Chapter 4 'Wild Lands' Announced as Largest Update Yet
- Jun 10, 2026 Koei Tecmo Announces Attack on Titan 3, Developed by ω-Force
- Jun 5, 2026 Attack on Titan 3 Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026, Covers Marley Arc to Final Chapter
- Jun 3, 2026 Ichiban Kuji Attack on Titan MASTERLISE Figures Set for October Release
- Jun 2, 2026 Titanium Court Wins IGF Grand Prize, Launches to Overwhelmingly Positive Steam Reviews
- Jun 1, 2026 Blue Lock's Wataru Kuon Tops Anime Traitor Character Poll
- Jun 1, 2026 GeekOut Launches Third Official Attack on Titan Roblox Title
- May 27, 2026 Director and Special Effects Artist Yoshihiro Nishimura Dies at 59
- May 24, 2026 Attack on Titan Themes Run Deeper Than the Titan Fights
- May 19, 2026 Hajime Isayama Says Attack on Titan Ending Felt Insincere
- May 16, 2026 Crunchyroll Manga Adds 23 Kodansha Titles and Shueisha's Dricam!!
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- received the Grand Special Award and a Gold Award in the Audio-Visual Division · 2026-06-27
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2d ago
Hamster Corporation announced on July 15 that a revival version of the 1989 Data East RPG Glory of Heracles II: Titan's Downfall will be released on July 16 for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The game is the second entry in the Greek mythology-themed series and will be sold as part of the Console Archives line, priced at 800 yen. Originally released for the Famicom, the title features a party system and a day/night cycle, which were new additions compared to its predecessor. Players control a young human hero who travels a vast world to defeat monsters, joining forces with eccentric companions such as a centaur and a bronze goddess statue. The game includes challenging mechanics where enemies can destroy weapons and armor. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classic titles on modern hardware, adding conveniences like button and screen customization and anywhere save and load. The revival is designed for both returning players and newcomers.
2d ago
Links International announced the TITAN ARMY KG257H PLUS, a 24.5-inch IPS LCD gaming monitor with 1920x1080 resolution and a maximum 300Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort. It features a 1ms response time, DyDs TECH 2.0 black frame insertion, and Adaptive-Sync support. The monitor will launch on July 18 at an estimated price of 26,800 yen including tax.
Jul 3
Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.
Jul 2
Koei Tecmo announced Attack on Titan 3, the next entry in its action game series, will launch this winter on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game adapts the entire Attack on Titan anime story, including the Nine Titans. MAPPA will produce the opening sequence, which will be added via a later update.
Jul 1
Koei Tecmo will stream an official broadcast for Attack on Titan 3 on July 2 at 7:00 AM, featuring voice actors Yui Ishikawa and Shiori Mikami alongside producer Hideo Suzuki. The game covers the full story up to the climax, including first-time confrontations with the Nine Titans. It will release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with timing and pricing undecided.
Jun 30
MAPPA will exhibit at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles from July 2 to 5, showcasing production materials for Chainsaw Man - Reze Arc, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Attack on Titan: The Final Season, and Dorohedoro Season 2. The booth will also sell convention-exclusive goods including happi coats, T-shirts, keychains, skateboard decks, and Mappa caps.
Jun 29
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry selected 19 companies for the first round of the IP360 Subsidy program, including eight anime studios. Aniplex, Wit Studio, Mappa, Trigger, Production I.G, CoMix Wave Films, Twin Engine, and K2 Pictures will receive funds for projects ranging from new theatrical works to sustainable production systems, with a maximum subsidy of 1.5 billion yen per company.
Jun 28
COSPA is now accepting reservations for an Attack on Titan jinbei featuring the Wings of Freedom emblem and Survey Corps text, along with a matching mini pouch with carabiner. Early sales begin in early August 2026 at the Attack on Titan Hita Cafe, the Attack on Titan in HITA Museum ANNEX, the COSPA Official Shop, and G Store Dot Com. The basic reservation period runs until July 20, 2026.
Jun 28
Kodansha will hold its interactive pop-up event "KODANSHA HOUSE 2026" in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 12, 2026, marking the first time the event is held on the US West Coast. Newly drawn visuals by the creators of "Blue Lock," "Attack on Titan," "Witch Hat Atelier," and "FAIRY TAIL" have been released for the event, which runs alongside Anime Expo.
Jun 28
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS brand is now accepting pre-orders for an Eren Yeager figure based on Attack on Titan: The Final Season. Priced at 8,800 yen, the figure captures Eren's determined expression and his back as he resolves to carry out the Rumbling. Shipping is scheduled for December 2026.
Jun 27
XGIMI announced that its new projectors, including the TITAN, Elfin Flip Plus, and Elfin Flip Laser, won multiple awards at the VGP2026 SUMMER audio-visual awards in Japan. The TITAN received the Grand Special Award and a Gold Award in the Audio-Visual Division, while the Elfin Flip Plus earned the Planning Award and Gold Awards in two categories. The Elfin Flip Laser also won a Gold Award.
Jun 27
Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bandai Namco Pictures issued an apology for including an unapproved reference to Attack on Titan in the new Sgt. Frog movie. The rights holders had clearly stated their objections beforehand, but a communications breakdown within the companies allowed the reference to remain. The companies promised to tighten internal verification systems.
Jun 22
MegaHouse's G.E.M. Series has unveiled first color samples of Attack on Titan palm-sized Eren and Levi figures, plus first prototypes of Bungo Stray Dogs Dazai and Naruto Shippuden Minato. Re-releases of Naruto, Demon Slayer, and Gintama figures were also announced, alongside a Premium Bandai lottery event.
Jun 19
MAPPA will produce the anime adaptation of Naoki Fujita's Beat & Motion manga, with a worldwide Netflix release scheduled for 2027. The announcement came during the studio's 15th anniversary livestream on June 19, which also revealed a teaser visual, a first trailer, and the main staff and cast. Yuki Komada directs the series, with Misaki Morie handling series composition and scripts. Kazunori Aoki is the character designer and chief animation director. Shuichiro Umeda voices protagonist Tatsuhiko Hirayama, a former aspiring animator who reconnects with his craft after meeting indie musician Nico Kashiwagi, played by Aya Gomazuru. The manga ran in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from February 2023 to January 2025, spanning six volumes. It originated as the grand prize winner of Shueisha's Million Tag competition, which guaranteed the winner a serialization and an anime adaptation. Viz Media and MANGA Plus publish the manga in English. The livestream also included new information on Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, and other MAPPA projects.
Jun 19
Koei Tecmo Games announced on June 19 that MAPPA, the studio behind the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season, will produce the opening animation for the upcoming tactical hunting action game Attack on Titan 3. The opening will be a completely new animation that depicts the story of Attack on Titan from beginning to end. The game is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Further details, including the release date and the first look at actual gameplay footage, will be revealed during an official web program airing on July 2 at 19:00 JST. The program will feature voice actors Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa Ackerman) and Shiori Mikami (Krista Lenz), along with development producer Eisei Suzuki as a commentator. According to Game Spark, the opening animation will not be included in the main game at launch but will be added in a later update.
Jun 19
THQ Nordic released the Chapter 4 update for Titan Quest II on June 19, 2026, calling it the largest update since the action RPG entered early access in August 2025. The update opens the new adventure area Wild Lands, which includes ancient ruins, buried cities, swamps, centaur camps, and the Temple of Nemesis. It also introduces two new enemy factions: Boarmen, with five types including Warlord and Firemancer, and Centaurs, with three types such as Flamecaller and Charger. Each faction has unique combat styles and coordinated attacks. New boss battles are also included. The level cap has been raised from 50 to 55, unlocking Tier 5 passive skills and adding new relics for deeper character customization. A new trailer accompanies the update. The game is available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, with a 30 percent discount on Steam until June 26. Following the update, the concurrent player count on Steam rose from the hundreds to over 2,000.
Jun 17
Game Republic, the developer behind the PlayStation 2 action-adventure Genji and the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 title Clash of the Titans, received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on June 10. The company was founded by former Capcom employee Yoshiki Okamoto. Liabilities are under investigation.
Jun 16
Kotobukiya's Oshi Works figure brand is releasing a scale figure of Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan The Final Season. The figure captures Eren with eyes hiding his resolve to start the Rumbling and his lonely back. It uses magnets for positioning and stands about 230mm tall. Pre-orders are open at 8,800 yen for a December 2026 release.
Jun 15
MAPPA celebrated its 15th anniversary on June 14 with a special website, a June 19 lineup presentation stream, and a fall 2026 exhibition. The studio, founded in 2011 by Masao Maruyama, has produced major hits including Attack on Titan The Final Season, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man. The presentation will feature new title information and a commemorative movie with a song by PEOPLE 1.
Jun 11
THQ Nordic announced Chapter 4 of Titan Quest II, titled 'Wild Lands', for the early access title. The update is the largest since the game launched in August 2025 and adds a new region, the King Centaur boss, and Nemesis' temple. The game is available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Jun 10
Koei Tecmo Games announced Attack on Titan 3 on June 6. The tactical hunting action game, developed by ω-Force, is the sequel to 2018's Attack on Titan 2. It will release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, and aims to cover the series story from beginning to end.
Jun 5
Koei Tecmo announced Attack on Titan 3 during Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6, with a release date of July 1, 2026. The tactical hunting action game will cover the Marley Arc through the final chapter of the original manga, featuring evolved graphics as shown in the released promotional video. The game is planned for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This is the third installment in the Attack on Titan game series, where players use Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to fight Titans. Further information is scheduled to be released on July 1. The announcement was part of the Summer Game Fest 2026 event, which began streaming at 6:00 AM on June 6.
Jun 3
Bandai Spirits announced the Ichiban Kuji Attack on Titan ~Dedicate Your Heart~ lottery, featuring MASTERLISE figures of six Survey Corps members. The lineup includes A Prize Eren MASTERLISE, B Prize Mikasa MASTERLISE, C Prize Armin MASTERLISE, D Prize Erwin MASTERLISE, E Prize Hange MASTERLISE, and the Last One Prize Levi ~Humanity's Strongest Soldier~ MASTERLISE. The lottery will be sold at stores starting October 24, 2026, at 850 yen per play. Additional prizes (F through J) and a Double Chance Campaign remain unannounced. The announcement was made via the official Ichiban Kuji Club website. The figures are part of the MASTERLISE line, which emphasizes high detail and presence. The lottery is produced by Bandai Spirits' Lottery Innovation Division.
Jun 2
The roguelite puzzle game Titanium Court, released April 24, 2026, won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize and Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival. On Steam it holds an "overwhelmingly positive" rating. The game combines match-three terrain manipulation with resource management and unit combat, but currently lacks official Japanese language support.
Jun 1
Anime! Anime!'s annual reader survey on the most memorable traitor characters in anime ranked Wataru Kuon from Blue Lock first, Kanjuro Kurozumi from One Piece second, and Reiner Braun from Attack on Titan third. The poll received 238 responses between May 18 and May 24, 2026.
Jun 1
GeekOut released 'Attack on Titan Tycoon' on Roblox on May 29, 2026, the third official Roblox title based on the Attack on Titan manga. The title was developed by Bulk Games as a winning entry from a 2024 contest. GeekOut sees Roblox as a platform for expanding Japanese IP globally.
May 27
Yoshihiro Nishimura, the Japanese film director and special effects artist known for his work on Shin Godzilla, the live-action Attack on Titan film, and his own cult horror films such as Tokyo Gore Police, died on Monday at age 59 after a battle with liver disease. He was in post-production on his upcoming film Geisha War at the time of his death.
May 24
A new analysis of Attack on Titan examines six major themes in the series, including the error of demanding answers instead of seeking them, the need to belong creating violence, and everyone being both a devil and a hero. The piece argues the story will stand as a classic alongside Neon Genesis Evangelion.
May 19
Hajime Isayama admitted he feels a sense of insincerity about Attack on Titan's ending, explaining that Eren Yeager's global popularity made him unable to fully commit to depicting the character as purely detestable. The comment appeared in newly updated displays at the Attack on Titan in HITA Museum.
May 16
Crunchyroll announced a partnership with Kodansha USA to add 23 back-catalog manga titles to its Crunchyroll Manga app on May 18, alongside You Chiba's Dricam!! from Shueisha. The additions include major series like Attack on Titan, Tokyo Revengers, and Your Lie in April, marking a significant expansion of the app's library since its relaunch in October 2025.