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Attack on Titan 3 opening animation key visual revealed

Attack on Titan 3 drops a surprise MAPPA anniversary key visual, giving fans their first glimpse of the game’s opening animation.

By · Published September 11, 2026  02:56 UTC · Updated September 11, 2026  07:53 UTC

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The key visual for the opening animation of Attack on Titan 3 has been revealed, featuring characters Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and Levi in a visual celebrating the 17th anniversary of the Attack on Titan series. The visual marks a significant milestone in the promotion of the upcoming game.

The reveal was met with excitement from fans and provided a glimpse into the game's narrative and aesthetic.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What visual was revealed for Attack on Titan 3?

The opening animation key visual, an illustration celebrating MAPPA’s anniversary, was released for Attack on Titan 3.

Which characters appear in the visual?

Eren, Mikasa, Armin and Levi are featured in the key visual.

Which outlets reported the reveal?

The release was covered by GamingBolt, NoisyPixel, GoNintendo, Niche Gamer, Games Press and Gematsu.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Attack on Titan 3 drops a surprise MAPPA anniversary key visual, giving fans their first glimpse of the game’s opening animation.
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The surprise comes as the visual doubles as a MAPPA anniversary illustration, tying the upcoming title to the studio’s legacy. Fans of the long‑running anime and players anticipating Koei Tecmo’s new entry are the primary audience, while the broader gaming community notes the marketing push ahead of launch. GamingBolt described the release as ‘lifting the curtain’ on the opening animation, while NoisyPixel highlighted it as a MAPPA anniversary visual featuring Eren, Mikasa, Armin and Levi.

GoNintendo and Niche Gamer confirmed the visual’s distribution across official channels. Koei Tecmo is expected to follow with additional trailers, gameplay footage and release‑date information. The visual will likely appear in upcoming marketing assets and may be incorporated into limited‑edition packaging.

Collectors and long‑time fans will also watch for further anniversary merchandise tied to the illustration, while the gaming press will monitor the rollout of pre‑order bonuses.

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Attack on Titan 3 Koei Tecmo MAPPA Eren Mikasa Levi

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