Earth Defense Force 5

ReleasedDec 7, 2017

PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch 2
PC (Microsoft Windows)

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About

Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.

Developer: Sandlot
Publisher: D3 Go!, D3 Publisher
Genres: Shooter, Strategy
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Party
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: Third person
Age ratings: PEGI 12, ESRB M, PEGI 16
IGDB rating: 69 / 100 (24 ratings)
Also known as: EDF5, EDF5.exe

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Nintendo Switch 2	Oct 8, 2026
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Jul 11, 2019
PlayStation 4	Dec 7, 2017 · JapanDec 11, 2018 · North America

Screenshots

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