Earth Defense Force 5 Launches On Switch 2 With Two Mission Packs Planned
The port arrives with a paid mission roadmap already set through December, so D3 Publisher and Sandlot are treating Switch 2 as a continuing platform for the game rather than a one-off release.
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D3 Publisher released Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, priced at 3,980 yen for the standard package and download versions, 4,980 yen for the Deluxe Edition, and 6,480 yen for the D3P WEB SHOP Limited Pack. Two additional mission packs are planned: Extra Challenge on November 12 and Super Challenge on December 10, each 500 yen, with 10 or more missions and 35 or more weapons in the first.
The Switch 2 version was ported by YUKE'S, with Sandlot as developer and D3 Publisher as publisher. It supports 1-2 players offline with split-screen and 1-4 players online in co-op, and carries a CERO D rating for ages 17 and up.
Buyers of the download version get the Air Raider ride weapon Combat Frame Nix Gold Coat if they purchase by March 31, 2027. The Deluxe Edition adds a Season Pass and a Ranger-exclusive weapon, the Decoy Launcher (Pale Wing). Package copies come with a first-print bonus and store-specific extras.
- Additional Mission Pack 1 Extra Challenge: November 12, 500 yen, 10 or more missions with 5 difficulty levels each and 35 or more weapons
- Additional Mission Pack 2 Super Challenge: December 10, 500 yen, 10 or more missions with 5 difficulty levels each and 30 or more weapons
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