Earth Defense Force 5 coming to Switch 2 on October 8; Earth Defense Force 6 this winter

D3 Publisher and developer Sandlot will release a Switch 2 version of Earth Defense Force 5 on October 8 worldwide, followed by Earth Defense Force 6 this winter, the companies announced. Both will support English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options. The Switch 2 versions are ported by Yuke’s.

Earth Defense Force 5 is currently available for PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam, while Earth Defense Force 6 is available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Here is an overview of each game, via D3 Publisher:

Earth Defense Force 5, the action shooter enjoyed by 2 million users worldwide on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5 and PC, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Players will be able to experience the overwhelming tension of colossal enemies closing in, along with the exhilarating feeling of taking down massive waves of foes.

The Earth Defense Force series began in 2003 as one title in the SIMPLE2000 Series. Earth Defense Force 5 refreshes the world setting and begins a new story, making it accessible for new recruits as well as long-time Earth Defense Force soldiers.

Earth Defense Force 6, the complete sequel to Earth Defense Force 5 and the latest numbered entry in the series, is also planned for release on Nintendo Switch 2 this winter. Further details will be announced at a later date.

Watch the announcement trailer below.

Switch 2 Announce Trailer

English

Japanese