Earth Defense Force series announced for Nintendo Switch 2

The Earth Defense Force action shooter series is expanding to the Nintendo Switch 2. D3 has announced that Earth Defense Force 5 is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 8, 2026.

Additionally, the sequel Earth Defense Force 6 has received a confirmed release date of January 28, 2027, for the platform. Earth Defense Force 6 is described as the largest entry in the series to date, featuring the highest number of missions and weapons, with all missions supporting online co-op play for up to four players.