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EDF! EDF! EDF!

Earth Defense Force 5 is now available to download from the PlayStation Store for the PS4, and D3 Publisher has unleashed a nasty new Launch Trailer starring the franchise’s signature creepy-crawlies. In addition to the game’s four character classes, prospective players will get a good look at the game’s collapsing skyscrapers, gigantic frog-bats, rampaging kaiju, and a lot of bugs… just so many bugs:

Packed with tons of content and high replay value, Earth Defense Force 5 delivers over 100 missions with more than 1,000 weapons and armaments to unlock and master.

It also offers players four unique classes to master, allowing players to approach mission goals and objectives in a variety of ways. Classes include the Ranger, a well-rounded infantry soldier, the Wing Diver, a highly mobile air unit, the Fencer, a heavy weapons unit with thick armor, and the Air Raider, a support focused class with the ability to drive vehicles.

With multiple options for multiplayer, Earth Defense Force 5 also offers up to four-player online co-op as well as offline couch co-op, supporting up to two players via split-screen.

According to D3 Publisher, Earth Defense Force 5 will also be available to purchase in a Deluxe Edition, which includes additional weaponry and two post-launch Mission Packs.

The neverending parade of bug-like invaders from D3 Publisher’s Earth Defense Force series has provided gamers with a steady stream of campy thrills since Earth Defense Force 2017 made the trip across the Pacific in 2007.

Later this year, yet another gloriously goofy game in the franchise will invade our shores, as Earth Defense Force 5 will be released for the PS4 on December 11. But this time around, players will have to deal with an alien invasion that’s happening in conjunction with a band of mutants emerging from the center of the Earth…

Humanity, fight against fate. Now begins the ultimate battle between huge aliens and the Earth Defense Force. The world existence is staked this war.

Year 2022. A case was taking place in the Base 228 of EDF. Deep underground, the huge facility was invaded, and people were attacked by unknown monsters. At the same time, a gigantic mothership flew around the world and began attacking without discrimination.

You can learn more about Earth Defense Force 5 (including both the Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition) at the game’s official website.

It looks like the big bugs from the Earth Defense Force franchise will invade North America later this year. D3 Publisher has announced (via PlayStation Asia’s Facebook page) that Earth Defense Force 5 will be make its North American debut this Summer for the PS4.

Play as an EDF soldier as you fight in cruel battles against giant monsters and killer machines as the battle for survival between unknown extraterrestrials invading earth and the Earth Defense Force continues in Earth Defense Force 5!

As you can see in the trailer embedded above, Earth Defense Force 5 will definitely carry on the legacy of its franchise forebear Earth Defense Force 2017, a cult classic that’s well-loved for it’s combination of low production values and high thrills.

It must be hard to host a lightweight morning show during an alien invasion. Can you even do feel-good puff pieces if giant monsters are trying to eat your interview subjects? D3 Publisher answered this question with the newest trailer for Earth Defense Force 5.

Fictional reporter Kusuriteru Himekawa is going to get her scoop, even if that means going in to the warzone itself. Thankfully, her intrepid interview skills have given fans a new look at some of Earth Defense Force 5’s ferocious fighting, as well as new vehicles including motorcycles, tanks, helicopters, mechs, and tiny walking tanks. Ms. Himekawa also uncovered a brand new alien bug… giant pillbugs known as Rollers. So keep a can of Raid handy, and be sure to check out the latest Earth Defense Force 5 trailer embedded above.

Earth Defense Force 5 will be released in Japan sometime this year, exclusively for the PS4. A North American launch seems likely, but no official announcement has been made by D3 Publisher.

The goofy sci-fi charms and decidedly old school gameplay of the Earth Defense Force series have thrilled fans since Earth Defense Force 2017 made its North American debut in 2007. The fifth entry in the series will be released sometime this year in Japan, and D3 Publisher released a brand new trailer for Earth Defense Force 5 over the weekend.

The new trailer reintroduces fans to the giant ants and spiders that have become the franchise’s trademark. But Earth Defense Force 5 will also include new enemies such as bipedal frogs and armored Grey Aliens. Thankfully, the welcome party is being thrown by the Earth Defense Force, and three soldier classes (Ranger infantry, flying Wing Divers, and heavily armored Fencers) are ready to battle back the Invaders.

Earth Defense Force 5 is in development exclusively for the PS4, and will be released sometime this year in Japan. Hopefully, a North American launch date will be announced soon.

D3 Publisher will release Earth Defense Force 5 in Japan later this year, but a special New Year’s message has given fans a look back at the franchise’s beginnings, along with a short glimpse of the upcoming sequel.

Posted to Twitter on December 31, the video includes a look at Earth Defense Force 5’s frog-like Colonists and a new model of walking UFO:

新年あけましておめでとうございます。
皆様にとって素晴らしい一年になりますように！

本部からのお年玉です。
地球防衛軍1～5のヒストリームービーをどうぞ！#EDF pic.twitter.com/goBASIuhjJ

— 地球防衛軍(EDF)公式 (@EDF_OFFICIAL) December 31, 2016

Earth Defense Force 5 is currently in development exclusively for the PS4, and an American launch date remains unannounced.