'Attack on Titan' Season 2 Release Date in Spring 2017: Show Plot and Expectations – PS4, Xbox One, Vita Game to Feature Online Multiplayer Mode
The Manga-Turned-Anime Series Will Be Getting Season 2 and a Video Game
Season 2 was confirmed when a promotional image was released during thte Tokyo International Forum last weekend but to date no specific word on the release date.
"Attack on Titan" (AOT) fans were disappointed when the animators chose to focus on "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress" instead of season 2 of the anime. However, with season 1 of "Kabaneri" over, preparation for AOT is in full swing.
"Attack on Titan" Season 2 Anime Plot, Spoilers, Update & Release Date
"Attack on Titan" season 1 wrapped up in 2014 for Western fans and due to its high ratings, season 2 was inevitable. AOT Season 2 will premiere Spring 2017 with some minor changes on the original cast. Tetsuro Araki will be chief director of the anime and Masashi Koizuki will take over as the director of the animated series.
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It is likely that season 2 of "Attack on Titan" will follow the manga as it always has. There have been interesting developments in the manga story and it could be used on the show. The ending of AOT season 1 had fans guessing whether Armin would be dead but questions and speculations will be answered in the "Attack on Titan" sequel.
Movie News Guide reports that if Armin were still be alive by "Attack on Titan" season 2, he might be destined to die in the sequel according to the manga story. Erwin was supposedly on a suicide mission to battle the Beast Titan and the 104th Training Corps have lost 2 of their men and the show's major characters. It is not yet known what the animators have in store for fans of the show.
"Attack on Titan" Console Video Game, Multiplayer Mode
Koei Tecmo has taken the helm of producing the video game based off on "Attack on Titan." Producer Hisashi Koinuma told iDigital Times that the video game may not be as complex or as detailed as the anime and they are having a hard time trying to please the fans at the same time to create a game that everybody will enjoy.
Koinuma adds that there will be "aerial combat" that may involve the Mikasa Mission and the player becoming a Titan to fight others. The game will have missions directly taken out of the "Attack on Titan" story and each character that players get to choose will have their own unique set of skills and abilities that are loyal to their characters.
The "Attack on Titan" game will allow players to upgrade their gear equipment, pick up life-saving materials, take on side missions for rare and special weapons and many more.
AOT Multiplayer Mode
The "Attack on Titan" game will have a multiplayer game where several players or up to 4 gamers can play together, Game Spot noted. Recruiting others will be done via Scout Mode and before going on to missions, they will be placed at a camp where they can customize their gear and costumes to their liking. The game will be available on August 30 for Xbox One, PS4, Vita and Steam.
