This is qualitative research from selected Reddit and Steam discussions, not a representative poll. Rankings reflect how strongly a concern affects play or buying confidence, not a scientific vote count.
Three labels, no guesswork
Explicitly stated by Koei Tecmo or an official store.
No official confirmation yet; this does not automatically mean no.
A player wish or concern, not an advertised feature.
Top player concerns and requests
No multiplayer, co-op or crossplay
Returning players wanted online missions and story co-op. The developers have now confirmed that multiplayer elements were omitted to focus entirely on single-player.
Read our current status · Reddit — reaction to the developer confirmation
More varied, shorter missions
Players describe A.O.T. 2 missions as repetitive and sometimes too long, with a cutscene-to-Titan-clearing loop that caused some to stop before finishing.
Read our current status · Reddit — Previous-game issues and repetition
Reliable ODM movement and lock-on
Collision, camera movement, target selection and unpredictable physics are recurring frustrations. Players want speed and freedom without getting stuck or flung by scenery.
Read our current status · Reddit — A.O.T. 2 movement and physics
Less material and upgrade grind
Repeated material farming, crafting and difficulty replays can overwhelm the otherwise satisfying progression loop.
Squadmates who matter in battle
Players want allies to eliminate Titans, rescue soldiers and carry out useful orders instead of leaving nearly every battlefield task to the protagonist.
Read our current status · Reddit — Can AI Scouts eliminate Titans?
Custom protagonist continuity
Character customization is confirmed, but players still want to know whether the Nameless Hero returns, choices matter and A.O.T. 2 save data changes the story.
Read our current status · Reddit — A.O.T. 3 announcement discussion
Demo, performance and clearer value
Some prospective buyers are waiting for reviews, a demo, performance results and multiplayer details before paying full price or choosing Digital Deluxe.
Read our current status · Reddit — Is A.O.T. 3 worth preordering?
Long-term territory and survival modes
Players request a mode with territory, resources, recruitment, survival waves or Titan battles that remains engaging after the story ends.
Read our current status · Reddit — How should A.O.T. 3 improve?
What is already confirmed?
- A new customizable Scout protagonist joins the story.
- The developers confirm one player; multiplayer, co-op and crossplay were omitted.
- Koei Tecmo promises evolved ODM action, more varied Titan behavior and optional simple controls.
- Special Exterior Missions add squad selection and decisions about whether to advance or retreat.
- The story runs from the beginning through the finale, including new story developments.
What players still want answered
The multiplayer question now has a firm answer: it is not part of the announced game. The remaining open questions include whether the custom hero continues the Nameless Hero story, whether Another Mode or post-story free play exists, how much of the early campaign is rebuilt, and whether a demo will let players test ODM movement and performance before buying.
Longer-term requests include useful squad AI, less repetitive material farming, stronger anti-personnel combat, survival or territory modes, and multiplayer Titan battles. None of those requests should be read as confirmed features.
Why these concerns matter
Players generally like the fantasy of moving through the world with ODM gear. The recurring concern is whether the full game can sustain that excitement without unreliable movement, long repetitive missions or a progression loop built around excessive replaying. For buyers who already own A.O.T. 2: Final Battle, the amount of genuinely new story and mode content also affects whether the preorder price feels justified.
Current co-op and player-count status Gameplay briefing
Confirmed ODM and mission systems Character creator
Confirmed options and open questions Player question keywords
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FAQ
What features do players most want in Attack on Titan 3?
The clearest requests in the discussions reviewed are multiplayer, more reliable ODM movement, varied missions, useful squad AI, less grind and strong long-term modes.
Is multiplayer confirmed for Attack on Titan 3?
The answer is confirmed: no. The developers omitted multiplayer elements to focus entirely on single-player.
Is character creation confirmed?
Yes. Koei Tecmo confirms a customizable new protagonist, though save import and Nameless Hero continuity remain unannounced.
Does this page represent every AOT player?
No. It is qualitative research based on selected public discussions and is intended to identify recurring concerns, not produce polling statistics.
Source policy
Official facts are checked against Koei Tecmo, the Steam product page and the September 18 TGS developer interview. Community observations link to their original public discussions above, including the reviewed A.O.T. 2 Steam reviews.