The Western release date window for Earth Defense Force 6 was finally announced today by D3Publisher. At some point in Spring 2024, you will once again be tasked with waging war against giant alien insects on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. An Epic Games Store release is coming shortly after.
The year is 2025 and peace has returned to the planet after a crazy series of fights against invaders known as "Primers." Sure, 90% of Earth's population was destroyed but we won, damn it! Earth Defense Force 6 begins in the y ear 2027 as the survivors try to rebuild society. Of course, those evil Primers left behind "many alien colonists" and once again the humans must take action.
Here enters the Earth Defense Force (EDF) to protect the planet from these invaders. While doing battle against these fearsome foes, you will also try to figure out the purpose behind a giant ring-shaped object that recently appeared in the sky.
Earth Defense Force 6 Key Features
- The Next Chapter of EDF: Serving as a direct sequel to the events of Earth Defense Force 5, embark on a perilous adventure, unveiling an exciting new story within the EDF series.
- Choose A Class: The return of the Ranger, Air Raider, Wing Diver, and Fencer classes armed with new abilities and equipment, empowering players to defend Earth effectively against emerging threats.
- Fight for the Planet: Defend Earth and engage in intense battles against a wide range of deadly alien creatures and use cunning strategies to emerge victorious and protect the planet.
- Missions Galore: Features an enormous amount of new content, including hundreds of new missions, weapons, and more for players to discover.
- Battle with Friends: Players can also enjoy two-player co-op with split-screen or online co-op with up to four players, ensuring an exciting gameplay experience.