Earth Defense Force 6 will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on July 25 in the west for $59.99, D3 Publisher and developer Sandlot announced.
PlayStation Store pre-orders are available now and include the following bonuses:
- 24 hours of early access to the game
- Downloadable content
- Reverse Core Type-N
- Powered Exoskeleton Nix Metal Coat
- Recruiters (Takanashi Kiara, Gawr Gura, IRyS)
- Blacker No.6 (Deluxe Edition-only)
The Deluxe Edition is priced at $89.99 and includes the following content:
- A copy of Earth Defense Force 6
- Season Pass
- Additional Weapons
- Air Raider Boarding Weapons: Eros No. 6
- Air Raider Boarding Weapons: Naegling No. 6
- Ranger Boarding Weapons: Free Bike No. 6
- Ranger Weapons: Broken MR98 Fang
- Ranger Weapons: A60 Binary Round
- Ranger Weapons: Aerial Reverser M0
- Wing Diver Independently Operated Equipment: Handy Saber Type 0
- Fencer Weapons: OneeChanbara ORIGIN-Illustrated “Disguised Body Pillow”
- Fencer Weapons: Power Blade Zero
- Fencer Weapons: Proto Reflector
- Strengthening Parts for Fencer: Gunner’s Exoskeleton
- Additional Missions
- Additional Mission Pack 1: “Lost Days”
- Additional Mission Pack 2: “Visions of Malice“
- Additional Weapons
Here is an overview of the game, via D3 Publisher:
Live the future of despair.
Story
The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the unknown invaders. The enemy Primers are now gone and peace has returned to Mother Earth. However, the population has shrunk to 10% and the world was on the verge of collapse. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery. Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth.
Save the Future of Earth in the New World
The identity of the invader that has long tormented Earth is finally revealed. A chain of deep despair that strikes in a devastated world for the first time in the series…But your presence as a soldier of the Earth Defense Force will lead humanity to the greatest joy. Now you must face it with courage and wisdom.
the Largest Volume in the History of the Series / Supports Online Cooperative Play
The largest number of missions and weapons ever included. All missions support online cooperative play for up to four players. Offline cooperative play is also available in split-screen mode. Take control of four different soldier classes and fight alongside real Earth Defense Force members from across the country.
Earth Defense Force 6 first launched for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on August 25, 2022 in Japan. In Asia, version of the game with English audio and text launched for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on March 14, 2024.
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