Wall Maria

Lore & Background

Before Year 845, Wall Maria housed the majority of humanity in thriving agricultural cities like Shiganshina. The structure relied on the assumption that no Titan could scale its massive height. This confidence vanished when the Colossal Titan appeared, effortlessly breaching the southern gate and allowing other Titans to flood the district. One of these giants consumed Carla Yeager, Eren's mother, marking a personal tragedy within a global catastrophe. The breach forced the abandonment of Wall Maria, pushing survivors back to Wall Rose. For five years, the outer lands lay silent and dangerous until elite members of the Scout Regiment set up supply bases in destroyed towns. Their goal was to secure a route to Shiganshina District to retake the lost territory, fighting Titans along the way while seeking answers about the power that repaired the damaged wall.

In Their Own Story

In Year 845, when Eren Yeager was just ten years old, the Colossal Titan appeared and breached Wall Maria. This event allowed other Titans to rampage through the city, leading to the death of his mother, Carla, at the hands of one of them. With the Armored Titan preventing access, humanity was forced to fall back to Wall Rose, abandoning their homes and dreams. Five years later, the Colossal Titan appeared again near Trost District. Eren tried to fight it alone but failed, suffering a terrible leg injury while many soldiers were killed in the mission. When Armin was about to be eaten by a Titan, Eren sacrificed his life to save him. Later, as the Scout Regiment prepared for their 57th mission outside the walls, they fought Titans while securing routes through destroyed villages. The brave resistance of the Garrison Regiment and the return of the Scouts kept Wall Rose safe, but chaos descended within as the damaged wall was repaired by a mysterious "power of the Titans," raising questions about Eren's true nature.

Reader's Guide

Wall Maria is the critical geographical setting for the inciting incidents of the story. Its breach in Year 845 marks the transition from peace to survival, driving Eren Yeager to join the 104th Cadet Corps with a vow of revenge against the Titans. The main campaign of the game retells these key moments from chapters 1 through 33 of the manga, allowing players to experience the fall of Wall Maria and the subsequent defense of Wall Rose. To progress beyond the initial story, players must complete survey missions and side quests from characters in the home base to unlock epilogue battles based on the manga. These additional scenarios reveal how the Scout Regiment secured a route to Shiganshina District, setting up the battle for reclaiming the lost territory. The game also features an equipment upgrade system where players can purchase war horses and create new weapons to aid in these conflicts.

Did You Know?

• The game retells key moments from Attack on Titan manga chapters 1 through 33.
• Wall Maria was abandoned after the Colossal and Armored Titans breached it, forcing humanity to retreat to Wall Rose.
• Five years after the initial breach, the damaged Wall Rose was repaired by an unknown "power of the Titans."
• Eren Yeager was just 10 years old when his mother, Carla, was eaten during the fall of Wall Maria.

The Genesis of the Wall-Dwelling Society

Wall Maria was part of a trio of concentric barriers that protected humanity on Paradis Island, allowing for over a century of peace before its fall. The society within relied heavily on the military, specifically the 104th Cadet Corps, which trained recruits like Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, and Armin Arlert to join specialized regiments such as the Garrison or Survey Corps. This fragile existence ended in Year 845 when the Colossal Titan breached Wall Maria, exposing the population to Titans and forcing a mass retreat behind Wall Rose.

The Protagonist's Descent into Genocide

Eren Yeager was ten years old during the fall of Wall Maria, an event that saw his mother eaten by a Titan. This trauma fueled his desire to join the Scout Regiment and seek revenge against the Titans who destroyed his home. Throughout the story retold in the game, Eren sacrifices himself to save Armin and later joins the 57th expedition outside the walls, driven by the need to reclaim Wall Maria and uncover the secrets of the world beyond.

Mikasa's Burden of Bloodline and Love

Mikasa Ackerman is one of the ten playable characters in the game, initially available alongside Eren Yeager and Armin Arlert. As players progress through Attack Mode, more characters including Mikasa are unlocked to fight multiple enemies using 3D Maneuvering Gear. Her role in the story covers the events from the fall of Wall Maria through the defense of Wall Rose, where she fights alongside the Scout Regiment against the Titan threat.

The Geopolitical Context of Paradis and Marley

The game's plot focuses on the internal struggle within the walls following the breach of Wall Maria. While new scenarios involve key characters fighting Titans outside the wall to secure a route to Shiganshina District, the primary conflict revolves around the repaired damage to Wall Rose caused by an unknown "power of the Titans." This mystery divides opinions on whether Eren is an ally or enemy, driving the narrative forward as the Scout Regiment prepares for their 57th mission.

Armin's Intellectual Curiosity and Legacy

Armin Arlert represents the intellectual counterpoint to his childhood friends' physical prowess, driven by an insatiable curiosity about the world beyond the walls. His fascination began in childhood when he discovered an illegal book hidden by his grandfather, which detailed the geography and history outside their prison-like existence. This knowledge was born of tragedy, as Armin's own parents were executed by the Military Police for attempting to build a hot air balloon to explore the forbidden lands. Raised by his grandfather, Armin channels this suppressed desire for freedom into strategic brilliance within the Survey Corps. Despite lacking physical strength initially, he becomes a pivotal figure in humanity's survival through his tactical genius and eventual acquisition of the Colossal Titan power. His journey underscores the theme that understanding the world is as vital as fighting its monsters, ultimately positioning him as a key architect of peace after the final conflict.