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===Another Mode===
===Another Mode===
Same as Story Mode, but all unlocked series characters are playable in this mode.
The game's [[Free Mode]] based on the player's progress in Story Mode and with all unlocked series characters playable in this mode.


===Inferno Mode===
===Inferno Mode===

Revision as of 18:02, 31 March 2018

Template:Game info Attack on Titan 2 (進撃の巨人2, Shingeki no Kyojin 2), localized as A.O.T. 2 in Europe, is the second Omega Force adaptation and Koei's third collaboration title for Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan. It was first announced on-stage at the 2017 Gamescom trade fair. The story has been expanded to include the second season of the animated TV series.

Hideo Suzuki is the director and Hisashi Koinuma is producer. Development on this title began immediately after its predecessor, slotting in to about two years of full development. They stated that this game will strive to be more faithful to the source materials (comic and animated series) in its visual presentation, character and Titan animations, and Titan AI, to better replicate the world in Attack on Titan and the terror that the Titans can invoke. Koinuma later remarked that these plans were originally planned for the first title, but too many test players said that the game was too difficult to finish a stage. These comments led to the "Casual" difficulty's inclusion.

He emphasized that this title aims to better cater to fans' love for the series's characters, which led to the larger cast of playable characters, the addition of edit characters, and the affinity system. The online co-op and multiplayer was strengthened in response to overseas criticism. According to Koinuma, Isayama was too busy during the development phases to give much criticism or input. However, he liked toying around in the edit protagonist's character creation screen and praised the series characters' facial expressions. Isayama was pleased with the overall action feel of Omega Force's game adaptations.

Audio dubbing will be Japanese only internationally. Koinuma commented that he would have liked to have had English voices recorded for this series, but planning for these recording sessions was too difficult to schedule and implement with an international release. The other option was to extract the entire Japanese vocal track for the sake of English dubbing, which Koinuma is aware has its detractors with anime fans. Text-only translation is the compromise.

Consumers who pre-order the packaged version receive a serial code for Eren and Levi's casual clothes early; digital buyers receive Christa and Ymir's casual clothes early. The Treasure Box edition includes a materials book, a soundtrack CD, eight character pins, and a poster. The Gamecity & Amazon Set adds a giant Levi tapestry, a tapestry with characters in casual clothing, and a serial code that grants Annie and Jean's casual clothes early. Digital Deluxe Edition purchases bundles all of the game's DLC.

Gameplay

  • ODM Gear include more maneuvers seen in the TV series and to go higher heights than the first title. Animations for the wires and propulsions have been sped up. The "Hook Drive" (boosting with gas while attacking) includes an additional feature that allows player characters to automatically circle behind their target.
  • More items can be developed, sold, and equipped when the Regiment levels up. Two new items include a smoke screen to evade Titans and capture cannons, which can trap a Titan in a giant net and inhibit their movements. Cannons on the field can be strengthened outside of battle.
  • "Surprise Attacks" allow players to analyze Titan behavior from a distance using the monocular. Press L2 to lock onto the target and, if undetected, the player's attack will deal greater damage.
  • Bases have been added to the battlefield. They have three major types:
Supply - replenishes all of the player character's items.
Mining - increases material output after a battle's conclusion.
Frontline - raises allies' abilities if they are within the vicinity of the base.
Once the player has unlocked a certain Regiment level, bases can be strengthened. Maximum level cap is three. Players can claim a base by launching a smoke signal.
  • "Buddy Actions" from the previous title include various animations that weren't present in the first title such as catching falling allies, latching onto ally Titans for a unified strike, and special Titan team-ups. The cooldown timer is still in effect.
  • Rescuing captured characters now imposes a cooldown timer that impedes both parties after a successful escape.
  • Titans come with a new "Alert Level" feature that will show up on the mini-map. A Titan's icon will gradually fill up based on their level of sluggish awareness to the player characters. If the alert level reaches maximum potency, the Titan will act in a hyper-aggressive "Danger Zone" state and are likely to perform actions that are closer to the original source material such as erratic jumping and flailing. It's advised to cancel this effect by relying on grenades.
  • Camp has been renamed "Daily Life Part" to include more moments of the characters at their leisure. Conversations and character-centric side story missions have been beefed up; these events aim to cater to fans of either the comic or the TV series, with bonus scenes that are wholly original to this game. Characters can appear in casual clothing during this section.
  • Series characters now have affinity levels. Intimacy can be increased by giving characters presents, initiating conversations, completing their requests, and remembering to congratulate their birthdays. High intimacy levels with multiple characters unlocks skills that can be used by the player character, new events, and policies which can affect both battle and Daily Life Part segments. The player can invite one character they favor to be their partner for offline missions.
  • Standard online co-op now allows the option to join other players' games from around the world. Matching will only be compatible between players of the same console (i.e. Switch players can only play with other Switch players). Materials can be shared between two players to speed up gear enhancements. If a player is disconnected during play, their character be dormant and will not be replaced by AI or a NPC.
  • "Casual" difficulty lowers the hardness of battle sequences so players who aren't familiar with action games can still enjoy the character fan service.
  • Characters can use their casual clothing in battle after they have been unlocked.
  • More original weapons and gear have been added.
  • Attack on Titan save data will reward a small benefit for players of this title.
  • Downloadable content so far includes costumes and scenarios.

Modes

Story Mode

Main story mode that follows the first two animated seasons. Like the first game, this game's main story includes an original scenario that was done with Isayama's supervision.

"Dire Subjugation" Titans have been updated to be tougher and with rarer SS drops for gear.

Original protagonists made by the player can experience their own scenario in this mode; gender does not affect stats or character interactions. Lets their original avatar interact with characters from the first and second seasons of the TV series during the Daily Life Part. They can alternatively train, invite series characters on missions, and/or capture Titans for research. Later within this mode, the player is free to revamp their original protagonist's appearance, including their body shape and their gender.

Completing this mode unlocks additional characters and features. One completed playthrough is needed to regain the the ability to build bonds with characters who canonically perish during Story Mode and to gain access to original scenarios which save them from their canonical deaths.

Another Mode

The game's Free Mode based on the player's progress in Story Mode and with all unlocked series characters playable in this mode.

Inferno Mode

Unlocked after Story Mode is cleared once. Similar to True Attack Mode. All three difficulty modes will be in effect this time, but the Titans will still be harder than their settings on Hard difficulty.

Online Mode

Two-man co-op can be done through "Research Missions", which focuses on collecting materials.

"Annihilation Mode" is a new online multiplayer mode that is 4 vs 4. Teams eliminate groups of Titans or race to capture bases, competing for points based on their executions. Like co-op, more materials can be earned during this mode. Team members are indicated by the bluish line that connects player characters. Attacking the same Titan together leads to a "Chain Bonus", rewarding bonus points for the kill. Players can earn double the points for killing Titan during "Chance Time", which occurs shortly before the time limit.

Items are altered for this mode to affect the players. Paint grenades can blur the opposing team's vision, stun grenades can inhibit them temporarily, and a resurrection item is available.

In-game communication is limited to pre-set text and character gestures during the lobby screen between matches. Players can customize the icon that hovers above their player character head.

Another online mode added through an update is Devour Mode. Players can control Titans to destroy buildings and eat their human opponents. Titans that the player has unlocked through Story and Another Mode can be used with all of their abilities. Four players compete with one another for the most points.

Characters

Playable

Returning
New

Titans

  • Eren Titan
  • Armor Titan
  • Colossal Titan
  • Female Titan
  • Ymir Titan
  • Beast Titan

Trophies/Achievements

Icon Name Unlock Method Type
We'll make a breakthrough eventually... And see what truth these Walls are hiding. Obtain all other trophies. Platinum
It's not so bad, being a goddess and all. Maximize all characters' friendship levels. Gold
The outside world must be a hundred times bigger than inside the Walls! Reach 100% Gallery completion. Gold
I'm gonna destroy them! Every last one that's on this earth! Complete all Story Mode dire eliminations. Gold
If you don't know about something, you just have to learn it. Reach 50% Gallery completion. Silver
No matter what you train in, it will serve humanity some day. Max out all training. Silver
Just shut your mouths and invest everything in me! Use more than 100,000 regiment funds in total. Silver
As long as we keep fighting, we've still got a chance. Use 1,000 Wings of Freedom. Silver
You mind if I take that? Send 50 gifts. Silver
Don't be stupid. I've always been talkative. Maximize one character's friendship level. Silver
My specialty is tearing through flesh. Get 2,000 total body part destructions. Silver
More... Must kill more... Eliminate a total of 1,000 enemies. Silver
I'm just glad it didn't turn out any worse... Save 100 or more comrades. Silver
Sorry, buddy, but I'm just a natural. Maximize one character's level. Silver
Hmm... Not bad... Maximize the protagonist's level. Silver
Devote your heart! Unlock all characters. Silver
Well, you see... It's just seething with rage! Max out Titan research room level. Silver
If you don't fight, you can't win. Achieve a battle rating of "S" in all Story Mode episodes. Silver
I'll be the one to hunt those Titans to extinction! Complete all scout missions. Silver
He was a soldier who fought to the very end. Complete the final chapter in Story Mode. Silver
It's great to have something you could put your life on the line for... Complete 100 side missions. Bronze
This first step will be a big one for the human race. Complete Story Mode Chapter 1. Bronze
What is it that you see? Complete Story Mode Chapter 2. Bronze
What do you expect? The world is a cruel place. Complete Story Mode Chapter 3. Bronze
Live a life that you can be proud of. Complete Story Mode Chapter 4. Bronze
I'll wrap that around you as many times as you want. Complete Story Mode Chapter 5. Bronze
No need to hold back. Increase friendship rank. Bronze
Avoid unfavorable battles. Build 100 bases in battle. Bronze
We're always at an information disadvantage against the Titans. Reach 25% Gallery completion. Bronze
This world has always been a living hell. Have over 100 allies die. Bronze
It's huge! What the heck is it? Complete a dire elimination for the first time. Bronze
There's still so much I need to find out about the world. Complete 25% or more of the scout missions. Bronze
What must be done. Complete 50% or more of the scout missions. Bronze
I was able to control myself perfectly. Avoid 100 Titan attacks. Bronze
I know we can win this if we work together! Use a buddy action. Bronze
I'm the deliverer of death! Eliminate a Titan with the hook drive. Bronze
This attack will be the final blow! Successfully complete a sneak attack. Bronze
Don't worry... Just keep training. Get selected as the top performer during training in Episode 1 of the Story Mode prologue. Bronze
We've got a talented one here. Achieve a battle rating of "S" in any episode. Bronze
This is a true salute! Have over 100 allies join. Bronze
Icon Name Unlock Method Xbox Points
All Achievements Unlocked Obtain all other trophies. 100
Extreme Training Max out all training. 50
Investing in Humanity Use more than 100,000 regiment funds in total. 50
Prudent Send 50 gifts. 50
Reformation Use 1,000 Wings of Freedom. 50
Thirst for Knowledge Max out Titan research room level. 50
Trusted Friends Level all characters to max friendship. 50
All Units Charge! Have over 100 allies join. 30
Budding Bonds Increase friendship rank. 30
Can't Catch Me! Avoid 100 Titan attacks. 30
Diligence Complete 100 side missions. 30
Early Bird Successfully complete a sneak attack. 30
Exceptional Elimination Assistance Get 2,000 total body part destructions. 30
Fight! Eliminate a total of 1,000 enemies. 30
In This Together Level one character to max friendship. 30
Overcome the Fear of Death Have over 100 allies die. 30
Poised and Ready Build 100 bases in battle. 30
Savior Save 100 or more comrades. 30
Swift Blade Eliminate a Titan with the hook drive. 30
The Power of Friendship Use a buddy action. 30
Devote Your Heart! Unlock all characters. 20
A Hero is Born Complete the final chapter of Story Mode. 10
Elite Level one character to max rank. 10
Exceptional Achieve a battle rating of "S" in an episode. 10
Greatest of All Time Achieve a battle rating of "S" in all Story Mode episodes. 10
Journey to the Unknown 1 Reach 25% Gallery completion. 10
Journey to the Unknown 2 Reach 50% Gallery completion. 10
Journey to the Unknown 3 Reach 100% Gallery completion. 10
One of a Kind Level the protagonist to max level. 10
Outstanding Attack 1 Complete Story Mode Chapter 1. 10
Outstanding Attack 2 Complete Story Mode Chapter 2. 10
Outstanding Attack 3 Complete Story Mode Chapter 3. 10
Outstanding Attack 4 Complete Story Mode Chapter 4. 10
Outstanding Attack 5 Complete Story Mode Chapter 5. 10
Special Elimination Medal 1 Complete a dire elimination. 10
Special Elimination Medal 2 Complete all Story Mode dire eliminations. 10
Survey Merit 1 Complete 25% of scout missions. 10
Survey Merit 2 Complete 50% of scout missions. 10
Survey Merit 3 Complete 100% of scout missions. 10
Top Level Cadet Get selected as a top-performing cadet. 10


Differences between ports

  • PS Vita users can use Ad-Hoc Mode for online play sessions.
  • Switch port has no HD graphic options.
  • If PS4 and PS Vita players purchased DLC from the last game, they can download them again for free in their PlayStation copies of this game. The only costume that will be exempt from this offer is the Eren Lawson costume.

Related Media

It was one of the Koei IPs with a stage event at Tokyo Game Show 2017. Saki Suzuki served as emcee. The game was playable at the PlayStation Festivals in Fukuoka and Osaka. Overseas fans could play test in various gaming events across Europe, particularly Paris, Lucca, and London. This game and Dynasty Warriors 9 were presented by their respective producers at San Fransisco. This game was one of the games at the PlayStation booth at Game no Dengeki Kansha Matsuri 2018.

A live stream presentation was broadcasted on October 24, 2017. Another stream was held December 4, 2017 with Weekly Famitsu staff and Saki Fujita (Ymir). Shiori Mikami, Christa's voice actor, appeared as a guest for both livestreams. Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa) and Marina Inoue (Armin) were recorded playing the game with Koinuma to promote it. This session was made public through edited clips: the first being a general gameplay overview, the second focusing on the original protagonist, and the third centered on combat mechanics. Ishikawa returns with Hiro Shimono (Connie) for another pre-release livestream on March 13, 2018. Autographs from Isayama, Ishikawa, and Shimono are being offered through a Twitter giveaway that ends on March 20, 2018.

Koinuma and Suzuki appeared in the sixth episode of Abema Game 9 Agenaii! Thursday. The show is giving away three copies of the game with posters until March 2, 2018. Attack on Titan 2 is the star game for the 32nd episode of Gakatsu. The March 15th episode of Denjin☆Gacha! showcased this game with Winning Post 8 2018.

Twitter users were asked to decide what gift to give Mikasa for her birthday. People who attend the pre-release trials have a chance to receive a poster. Twitter users who tweet or retweet their impressions about the trials using the official hashtag can receive character pins; the campaign ends March 15, 2018. Attendees of the March 3 trial received special popcorn to celebrate Doll's Day.

Players can post their original protagonist designs on Twitter for a giveaway campaign that lasts March 15~28. The grand prize winner will receive a poster signed by Isayama, and the outstanding award winner will get a game poster and a character poster set.

Volume 24 of Shingeki no Kyojin includes a promotional flier for this game. A commercial for this game plays before screenings of the film cuts of the second season, Kakusei no Houkou.

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