Earth Defense Force 5 for Switch 2 Opens Pre-Orders, New Trailer Lands
The Switch 2 port of Earth Defense Force 5 is now set for an October 8 release, with pre-orders live and a trial play corner planned at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
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D3 Publisher opened pre-orders for the download version of Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, with a 10% discount during the pre-order period. The game launches October 8, 2026. A Deluxe Edition includes the main game, Season Pass, and bonus items. The second trailer also released.
Pre-orders for the download version of Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 opened on the Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop on August 27, priced at 3,980 yen for the Standard Edition and 4,980 yen for the Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition bundles the main game with a Season Pass, plus bonus items including the Air Raider exclusive Combat Frame Nix Gold Coat and the Ranger exclusive Decoy Launcher (Pale Wing).
The second trailer is out now. Early purchase bonuses for the download version include the Volcainian Cracker weapon for the Wing Diver, available to those who buy by March 31, 2027. Physical first-print copies carry the Combat Frame Nix Gold Coat.
A playable build will appear at the D3 Publisher booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, where attendees can also try the upcoming sequel Earth Defense Force 6 for Nintendo Switch 2.
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