Attack on Titan 3 early access — officially called Advance Access — starts on December 7, 2026, 72 hours before the December 10 full release. It is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition on all four platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Digital Deluxe owners can start playing the game three days before everyone else.
- Advance Access start: December 7, 2026.
- Duration: 72 hours (3 days) before the December 10, 2026 launch.
- Who gets it: Digital Deluxe Edition owners.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam.
When Does Attack on Titan 3 Early Access Start?
Attack on Titan 3 early access starts on December 7, 2026. That is exactly 72 hours — three days — before the confirmed full release date of December 10, 2026. The Advance Access window is confirmed on the Steam store page for Attack on Titan 3 / A.O.T. 3.
The game is a single-player action game developed by Omega Force and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES. It is a compilation of the Attack on Titan game series, with the story playable from beginning to end. Because the story is playable from beginning to end, Advance Access lets Deluxe owners begin that story on December 7 rather than waiting for the December 10 launch.
For planning purposes, the two dates to remember are December 7, 2026 for Advance Access and December 10, 2026 for the full release. The exact hour at which the early access window opens in each region has not been announced yet, so the confirmed information is the calendar date.
Advance Access is one of the headline features of the Digital Deluxe Edition, alongside the art book, outfits, customization items, equipment pack, and starter item pack. It is confirmed on the Steam store page. The confirmed window is December 7, 2026 on all four platforms.
Advance Access matters because the story of Attack on Titan 3 is playable from beginning to end: this single-player action game is a compilation of the Attack on Titan game series. Starting on December 7 means beginning that story three days before the December 10 launch. Players who want to experience the story together with the wider community may prefer to wait for the full release date.
Who Gets Advance Access
Advance Access is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition of Attack on Titan 3, which costs $89.99 in the US. The Standard Edition is not confirmed to include Advance Access, so the early window is a Deluxe Edition benefit. If you buy the Digital Deluxe Edition, you can play starting December 7, 2026.
The benefit applies on all four platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. There is no extra cost beyond the $89.99 Digital Deluxe Edition price — Advance Access is part of that bundle, alongside the art book, outfits, customization items, equipment pack, and starter item pack. Full contents are listed on the Digital Deluxe Edition page.
The Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at $89.99 in the US, compared with $69.99 for the Standard Edition. The $20 difference buys the deluxe content bundle, which includes Advance Access. Players who mainly want the base game and do not care about the early window can choose the Standard Edition, while players who want to play early should consider the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Advance Access is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. All four platforms are confirmed for the December 10 full release as well. If you own the Digital Deluxe Edition on any of these platforms, the December 7 window applies to you.
The Early Purchase Bonus
Separate from Advance Access, the Early Purchase Bonus is the Wings of Freedom Hoodie, a character customization item. According to the Steam store page, it is available for purchases made by December 23, 2026. The bonus does not require the Digital Deluxe Edition — it is tied to the purchase date, not the edition.
Note that the hoodie bonus may be distributed at a later date as paid or free content, according to the official listings. The December 23, 2026 cut-off falls after the December 10 release, so the bonus covers purchases in the launch window as well as pre-orders.
The early purchase bonus is separate from Advance Access and does not require the Digital Deluxe Edition. It is confirmed for purchases made by December 23, 2026. Since that date falls after the December 10 launch, Standard Edition buyers in the launch window can also qualify for the hoodie.
The Wings of Freedom Hoodie bonus may be distributed at a later date as paid or free content.
To Be Confirmed Details
Some details around early access remain unannounced. Regional release times have not been announced yet, which means the exact hour Advance Access begins in each time zone is not confirmed. Anything beyond the confirmed dates, edition, and platforms should be treated as unconfirmed.
Beyond regional times, nothing has been announced about whether the early access window could differ by storefront. The confirmed facts are the December 7 start, the 72-hour duration, the Digital Deluxe Edition requirement, and the four platforms. Anything else should be treated as unconfirmed.
- Regional release times (and the exact hour Advance Access begins in each region): not announced yet.
- Any other early access details: not announced yet.