Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on May 23 in Asia, day and date with its Japanese release, with English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean voice-overs and subtitles, publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment announced.
As announced earlier today, a worldwide release of Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is also planned on September 26.
Here is an overview of the Asian release, via Clouded Leopard Entertainment:
■ Digital: Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Deluxe Edition
In addition to the Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 main game, this value pack contains the Season Pass at a special price, which includes bonus character downloadable content available from the day of release and additional mission pack downloadable content planned for future release.
Deluxe Edition Contents:
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Main Game
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Season Pass
■ First Purchase / Early Enlistment Bonus (for Package and Digital Versions)
For the first-time purchases of the package version sold in stores and for the digital Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition sold on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store, the “Don’t Worry: Honda, Reporter Joins the Fight” bonus downloadable content will be included with purchases made up until Monday, September 30, 2024 at 23:59 (local time).
“Don’t Worry: Honda, Reporter Joins the Fight” Bonus Downloadable Content
Unlocks the character Honda, Reporter. The well-known Mr. Honda makes an emergency entrance with his “Don’t worry” attitude. Has the time come for his specialty, playing dead, to be of use? This character comes with unique owner weapons (CC10 Bomb), abilities, and special stats.
*This is a shared bonus for the Package Version, digital Deluxe Edition, and Standard Edition.
*For Package Version, a bonus download code will be included in the first production run. Available while supplies last.
*An internet connection is required to redeem the bonus.
*Bonus content subject to change without notice.■ Early Enlistment Bonus (Exclusive to Digital Deluxe Edition)
For the digital Deluxe Edition sold on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store, purchases made up until Monday, September 30, 2024 at 23:59 (local time) will include the “Sorry To Keep You Waiting: Master Air Raider Joins the Fight” bonus downloadable content.
“Sorry To Keep You Waiting: Master Air Raider Joins the Fight” Bonus Downloadable Content
Unlocks the character Master Air Raider. Once considered an exceptionally skilled soldier (or so it is believed), Master Air Raider makes an emergency entrance in the guise of a sushi chef, ready to showcase his sushi-making skills on the battlefield. This character comes with unique owner weapons (Ant Copter), abilities, and special stats.
*Bonus exclusive to the digital version of the Deluxe Edition.
*An internet connection is required to redeem the bonus.
*Bonus content subject to change without notice.■ Digital Version Pre-Order Bonus
For digital Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition versions sold on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store, if you pre-order by Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 23:59 (local time), not only will you receive the “HERE I GO!!: Himekawa, Reporter Joins the Fight” bonus downloadable content, but you’ll also be able to purchase it at a special 10 percent discount. Additionally, for those purchasing the Deluxe Edition on the PlayStation Store, early access allowing for pre-launch play will be available from 00:00 on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the day before release.
“HERE I GO!!: Himekawa, Reporter Joins the Fight” Bonus downloadable content
Unlocks the character Himekawa, Reporter. The well-known Ms. Himekawa makes an emergency entrance with her “Yay, Earth Defense Force forever! HERE I GO!!” cheer, promising accurate reporting from the battlefield. This character comes with unique owner weapons (Straight Geist), abilities, and special stats.
*This is a shared bonus for the digital version of the Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition.
*An internet connection is required to redeem the bonus.
*Bonus content subject to change without notice.Early Access
If you pre-order the Deluxe Edition on the PlayStation Store by Wednesday, May 22, 20 24 at 23:59 (local time), you will be able to play Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 in advance, starting from 00:00 on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the day before release.
*Exclusive to those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition on the PlayStation Store.
10 Percent-Off Discount
If you pre-order the digital version on the Nintendo eShop or PlayStation Store (exclusive to PlayStation Plus members) by Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 23:59 (local time), you can purchase it at a special 10 percent discount.
*Exclusive to PlayStation Plus members.
■ Summary
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 tells the story of what happened to the voxel (cube) Earth after the events of the first installment. It cleverly introduces elements from Earth Defense Force 6 and features the Wing Diver Shooter, who didn’t make it into the previous game. This latest installment is filled with more love for the Earth Defense Force series (and Earth!) than ever before!
With 100+ different Brothers and over a hundred missions, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 still features four-player team battles, plus plenty of extras that are sure to please longtime fans!
Brothers from all over the world reunite in the face of an unprecedented threat brought about by an all-new assassin that threatens to tear the Earth apart all over again. In order to restore peace to the voxel Earth, the Earth Defense Force has been dispatched for an emergency mission the likes of which no one has ever seen before!
■ Story
The Earth Defense Force has always fought threats from space.
As such, we’ve always kept our eyes in the skies. But this time, a new threat has emerged from within the Earth.
Its name is Gaia Ark. All of a sudden it appeared, wreaking havoc upon our beloved planet yet again!
But rest assured, this time we’re prepared. The Earth Defense Force has been training for such a contingency. Come on, Commander. You and your team must join us!
Together, we can save the world once more!
All units prepare to deploy! I repeat, all units prepare to deploy! Earth is under attack. Earth Defense Force, move out at once!
■ Product Details
- Title: Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
- Genre: 3D Action Shooter
- Platform(s): Nintendo Switch /PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4
- Release Date: May 23, 2024 (scheduled)
- MSRP:
- Package Version: $398 HKD / $1,620 NTD / 66,000 KRW
- Digital Deluxe Edition: $585 HKD / $2,440 NTD / 99,000 KRW
- Digital Standard Edition: $398 HKD / $1,620 NTD / 66,000 KRW
- Player(s):
- Offline:
- Nintendo Switch: 1 to 4 players (LAN connection)
- Requires same number of game copies as consoles being used
- PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4: 1 to 2 players (split-screen)
- Online cross-play between PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions to come
- Online:
- Online cooperative play for 1 with up to 4 players
- Rating: 12+
- Languages:
- Audio: Chinese / Korean / English / Japanese
- Subtitles: English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Japanese
- Developer: D3 Publisher, Inc.
- Distributor: Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc.