Earth Defense Force 5
- First release
- Dec 07, 2017
- Developer
- Sandlot
- Publisher
- D3 Go!, D3 Publisher
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Dec 07, 2017
- PlayStation 4
- Dec 11, 2018
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jul 11, 2019
All 4 release dates
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Oct 08, 2026
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 67
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 9,401 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
- Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Action
- Online Co-Op
- Third-Person Shooter
- Co-op
- Mechs
- Aliens
- Shooter
- Local Co-Op
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- 한국어interface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on phone
- Steam Remote Play on tablet
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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