Attack on Titan 2

Attack on Titan 2 PC is a third-person anime action game built around high-speed ODM gear movement, targeted limb destruction, and close-range Titan hunting. The current Steam listing uses the name Attack on Titan 2 - A.O.T.2, while the larger storefront bundle is sold as Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle. The base game and Final Battle Upgrade Pack are separate products, so the edition matters before buying.

Developed by Omega Force and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES, it combines character-action combat with light RPG progression, relationship systems, mission preparation, and online multiplayer. It follows the Attack on Titan anime from the viewpoint of a customizable original soldier rather than restricting the entire campaign to established protagonists.

ODM Gear Combat And Titan Hunting

The central loop is simple to understand but demanding to master: locate a Titan, attach ODM anchors to a body part, build momentum through the air, and strike before the creature can grab or swat you away. The omni-directional mobility gear gives the game its defining movement style, letting you swing around buildings, reposition behind enemies, and chain attacks across a battlefield.

Titans are not ordinary health bars. Their arms, legs, and other targetable areas can be damaged or severed independently, creating tactical openings before the final attack on the nape of the neck. Cutting a limb can restrict movement, interrupt attacks, or make the creature safer to approach. Gas is consumed during ODM movement and blades wear down through repeated use, so equipment maintenance and supply management remain part of each mission.

Combat also includes Sneak Attacks, Hook Drive maneuvers, lock-on targeting, quick boosts, and commands for allied characters. The result is closer to aerial target management than a conventional sword-fighting game. Players who enjoy large-scale character-action battles with battlefield objectives may also find useful mechanical overlap in third-person musou action games such as Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires, although Attack on Titan 2 places far more emphasis on mobility and precision targeting.

Story, Relationships, And Progression

The main Story Mode retells the anime narrative associated with its early seasons while placing a game-original protagonist inside the Survey Corps. The Character Editor lets players create a soldier with customized facial features, body shape, hairstyle, and other appearance options. This character then participates in story missions alongside familiar figures from the series.

Between battles, Daily Life sections provide a slower preparation layer. You can speak with companions, improve friendships, develop equipment, train, manage regiment policies, and accept Scout Missions. Raising friendship levels unlocks events and useful abilities, while Buddy Actions allow allies to assist during combat.

This structure is important because the game is not only a sequence of arena battles. Mission preparation, material gathering, weapon reinforcement, and squad selection affect how effectively you can handle stronger Titans. The progression loop is best suited to players who enjoy repeating missions to improve equipment and relationships rather than those looking for a purely linear action campaign.

Final Battle Content And Editions

The base product is still listed separately on Steam as Attack on Titan 2 - A.O.T.2. Steam also offers a bundle called Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle, which combines the base game with the Final Battle Upgrade Pack. The upgrade is the relevant purchase for owners of the original base game who want the expanded content.

Final Battle adds Character Episode Mode, which presents additional anime Season 3 material through the perspectives of selected series characters. It also expands the playable roster to more than 40 characters and introduces new weapons, including Thunder Spears and Anti-Personnel ODM equipment.

The expansion also adds Territory Recovery Mode. In this mode, you form an original regiment, recruit preferred characters without the usual story restrictions, recover territory outside the Walls, improve camaraderie, and unlock rewards. It provides a more flexible post-story structure than the standard narrative missions.

Steam lists numerous optional costume and episode add-ons in addition to the Final Battle Upgrade Pack and season passes. The commercial model is therefore a paid base game with a substantial paid expansion and a large collection of optional cosmetic or side-content purchases, not a free-to-play service.

Online Modes And PC Controls

The PC version supports online co-op and online PvP. Cooperative play covers Story Mode episodes, Scout Missions, and other missions, while Another Mode acts as the main multiplayer hub for team activities, rankings, joint equipment development, and competitive battles.

Final Battle includes several competitive formats. Showdown Mode has players subjugate opposing Titan groups, Expulsion Mode is a score-focused battle royale format, and Predator Mode lets players control a Titan while competing for points. Annihilation Mode uses two teams of four Scouts competing for the highest score within a time limit.

Keyboard and mouse controls are supported, and the official PC manual documents gamepad operation using an Xbox-style layout. Steam lists Xbox controller support. The game also includes Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. No dedicated server tools, mod framework, or separate anti-cheat system is identified in the current storefront information.

Who Should Play Attack On Titan 2?

Attack on Titan 2 is a strong fit for players who want to inhabit the anime world as a custom soldier rather than simply replay scenes as Eren, Mikasa, or Levi. The best part of the game is the feeling of gaining control over ODM traversal and turning a Titan’s body into a set of tactical targets.

It is less suitable for players who dislike repeated mission structures, relationship management, resource preparation, or anime-focused storytelling. The combat is fast, but it relies on a focused loop of targeting, repositioning, severing parts, maintaining equipment, and finishing Titans at the nape.

Fans of Omega Force’s broader crowd-action design can compare its mission flow with crossover hack-and-slash campaigns such as Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate. The comparison is useful, but Attack on Titan 2 is more about three-dimensional movement and selective dismemberment than clearing infantry crowds with wide melee combos.

Similar Anime Action Games On PC

There are few exact substitutes for the ODM gear system, which is why Attack on Titan 2 remains mechanically distinctive. Its closest alternatives depend on which part of the experience matters most.

• Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate is the closest internal comparison for large-cast Omega Force hack-and-slash action, but it focuses on ground-based crowd combat.
• Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires adds tactical objectives, officer management, and co-op to the musou structure, making it relevant for players who enjoy the strategic layer around battles.
• One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition offers another licensed anime action adventure with a recognizable cast, structured missions, character progression, and additional challenge content.

Choose Attack on Titan 2 when aerial traversal, body-part targeting, and anime story immersion are the priorities. Choose the other games when you want broader crowd battles, strategic warfare, or a more traditional licensed action-adventure format.

Attack On Titan 2 FAQ

Is Attack on Titan 2 now called A.O.T.2?

The current Steam product title is Attack on Titan 2 - A.O.T.2. A.O.T.2 is an alternate branding used alongside Attack on Titan 2, not a wholly separate sequel. The expanded product is listed as Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle.

What is included in Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle?

The Final Battle bundle includes the base game and the Final Battle Upgrade Pack. The upgrade adds Character Episode Mode, Season 3-related story content, additional playable characters, Thunder Spears, Anti-Personnel ODM equipment, and Territory Recovery Mode.

Does Attack on Titan 2 support multiplayer on PC?

Yes. The Steam version supports online cooperative play and online PvP. Co-op missions include Story Mode episodes and Scout Missions, while competitive options include Showdown, Expulsion, Predator, and Annihilation formats depending on the installed content.

Can you create your own character?

Yes. The Character Editor lets you create an original soldier and experience the main story from that character’s perspective. The created protagonist can also build friendships, learn abilities, develop equipment, and take part in additional regiment activities.

Does the PC version have Japanese voice audio?

Yes. Steam lists Japanese as the full-audio option. English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish-Spain, and Spanish-Latin America are supported for interface and subtitles, with Japanese also available for full audio.

Is there local co-op or split-screen on PC?

The current Steam feature list identifies single-player, online co-op, and online PvP. It does not list local split-screen co-op, so PC players should treat the multiplayer offering as online rather than couch co-op.