Standard Edition
- The full game
- $29.99 on the US eShop; ¥3,980 in Japan, boxed or digital
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Earth Defense Force 5 is out on Switch 2: $29.99, with split-screen co-op and gyro aiming
Earth Defense Force 5 came out in 2017 on PlayStation 4 in Japan and in 2019 on PS4 and Steam worldwide. Since 8 October 2026 it is on Nintendo Switch 2, ported by Yuke's, at $29.99 or $39.99 for the Deluxe Edition: two-player split-screen on the TV, four players over local wireless, four online, gyro aiming and a button layout reworked to match EDF 6. Two mission packs follow in November and December, and EDF 6 comes to Switch 2 on 28 January 2027.
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Launch moment: midnight local time on Thursday, October 8, 2026.Launch moment for you The Switch 2 version came out worldwide on 8 October 2026. D3Publisher gave the date without a clock time.
Everything this site has on EDF 5
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Unlock time
When EDF 5 on Switch 2 unlocks where you are
| Where | Unlocks at | After the first zone |
|---|---|---|
| New ZealandPacific/Auckland | 00:00 local | first |
| Australia (east)Australia/Sydney | 00:00 local | 2 h later |
| Japan & KoreaAsia/Tokyo | 00:00 local | 4 h later |
| PhilippinesAsia/Manila | 00:00 local | 5 h later |
| IndiaAsia/Kolkata | 00:00 local | 7 h 30 m later |
| MoscowEurope/Moscow | 00:00 local | 10 h later |
| Central EuropeEurope/Berlin | 00:00 local | 11 h later |
| UKEurope/London | 00:00 local | 12 h later |
| BrazilAmerica/Sao Paulo | 00:00 local | 16 h later |
| US EasternAmerica/New York | 00:00 local | 17 h later |
| US PacificAmerica/Los Angeles | 00:00 local | 20 h later |
This one unlocks at midnight local time, so the date is Thursday, 8 October 2026 wherever you are but the moment is not. That is also the one case where changing your console or store region does something: a zone that has already passed midnight is already playing.
Key facts
What is confirmed about EDF 5 on Switch 2
PlatformsNintendo Switch 2
Switch 2 version$29.99
Out since 8 October 2026. The Deluxe Edition is $39.99 on the US eShop; in Japan they are ¥3,980 and ¥4,980.
Co-op2 split · 4 local · 4 online
Split-screen for two in TV mode; four Switch 2 consoles over local wireless, each with its own copy; four online.
Gyro aimingHandheld and Pro Controller
Motion aiming in handheld mode and on the Switch 2 Pro Controller, with its speed set in the options.
Button layoutPer class
Each class keeps its own layout, changed in the options. The layout and the dash were reworked to match EDF 6.
Mission packs12 Nov · 10 Dec
Mission Pack 1: Extra Challenge and Mission Pack 2: Super Challenge, $4.99 each on the US eShop.
Download25 GB
Free space the game needs. The boxed copy in Japan and Asia is a Game-Key Card, so it downloads the game too.
Out since7 Dec 2017
PlayStation 4 in Japan; PS4 and Steam worldwide on 11 July 2019.
Next on Switch 2EDF 6, 28 Jan 2027
Timeline
Dates that matter
- Launch in Japan
PlayStation 4.
- Worldwide and on Steam
PlayStation 4 in the West and the PC version.
- Switch 2 version announced
Together with EDF 6, both ported by Yuke's.
- Switch 2 launch
Standard $29.99 and Deluxe $39.99; the first DLC weapons the same day.
Today - Mission Pack 1
Extra Challenge.
In 35 days - Mission Pack 2
Super Challenge.
In 63 days - EDF 6 on Switch 2In 112 days
Editions
Which edition unlocks what
Prices are US list prices where the publisher has stated them; regional pricing differs.
Deluxe Edition
- The full game
- Extra DLC weapons
- Bonus missions
- $39.99 on the US eShop; ¥4,980 in Japan, digital only
DLC on the eShop
- Weapons, vehicles and support devices for every class, $0.99 each since 8 October
- Mission Pack 1: Extra Challenge, $4.99, 12 November 2026
- Mission Pack 2: Super Challenge, $4.99, 10 December 2026
Confirmed
- Two-player split-screen co-op in TV mode.
- Four-player co-op over local wireless between Switch 2 consoles, one copy each, and four-player co-op online.
- Gyro aiming in handheld mode and on the Switch 2 Pro Controller, with an adjustable speed.
- Button layouts set per class, with the layout and the dash reworked to match EDF 6.
- Expanded button mapping, optional damage numbers and one progress record across online and offline play, with other quality-of-life changes carried over from EDF 6.
- The four soldier classes of the original: Ranger, Wing Diver, Fencer and Air Raider.
- Voice in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean, with subtitles in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese and Korean.
Not confirmed yet
- Frame rate and resolution on Switch 2: D3Publisher gives no figures.
- The default button layout on Switch 2: D3Publisher says it was reworked to match EDF 6 but has not published it, so the controls page shows the PlayStation layout by button position.
- Whether the Switch 2 version plays online with the PS4 or PC versions — nothing has been announced.
Get ready
Launch checklist
Everything here runs in the browser and takes minutes, so the first hour with the game is spent playing.
Quick answers
Is Earth Defense Force 5 out on Switch 2?
Yes, worldwide since 8 October 2026. EDF 6 follows on Switch 2 on 28 January 2027.
How much is Earth Defense Force 5 on Switch 2?
$29.99 on the US eShop, and $39.99 for the Deluxe Edition with extra DLC weapons and bonus missions. In Japan it is ¥3,980, or ¥4,980 for the digital Deluxe; the boxed copy there is a Game-Key Card, and the game needs 25 GB of free space either way.
Does EDF 5 on Switch 2 have gyro aiming?
Yes, in handheld mode and on the Switch 2 Pro Controller, with the speed adjustable in the options. It works alongside the right stick, which is handy for fine corrections. Each class's buttons can be laid out on their own too.
Does EDF 5 on Switch 2 have split-screen?
Yes: two players on one Switch 2 in TV mode. Up to four can also play over local wireless, each on their own Switch 2 with their own copy, and four online.
What is in the Deluxe Edition?
The game plus extra DLC weapons and bonus missions, for $39.99 on the US eShop against $29.99 for the game alone.
What DLC is coming to the Switch 2 version?
Weapons, vehicles and support devices for every class at $0.99 each, out since launch day, then Mission Pack 1: Extra Challenge on 12 November and Mission Pack 2: Super Challenge on 10 December 2026, $4.99 each on the US eShop.
Does EDF 5 have cross-play?
Nothing has been announced for the Switch 2 version. Its co-op runs between Switch 2 consoles: split-screen, local wireless and online.
When is EDF 6 coming to Switch 2?
On 28 January 2027, ported by Yuke's like EDF 5.
What are the PC requirements for Earth Defense Force 5?
The Steam minimum is a GeForce GTX 760 or Radeon HD 7970 with a Core i5-4440 or A10-7850K; the recommended card is a GTX 970 or RX 480 with a Core i7-4770 or Ryzen 5 1400. Both ask for 8 GB of RAM, 30 GB of space and 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1 or 10. The PC version has split-screen for two as well.
How many classes are there in EDF 5?
Four: the Ranger, an all-round infantry soldier; the Wing Diver, who flies on an energy gauge; the Fencer, a heavy suit with a weapon on each arm; and the Air Raider, who calls in vehicles and support. Each has its own controls.
