D3 Publisher announced today to all the fans that went to the Tokyo Game Show 2018, that Earth Defense Force 5 will be releasing for North America players on December 11, 2018 for PlayStation 4.
Check out the official trailer of Earth Defense force 5, featuring some gameplay footage:
Story
Humanity, fight against fate.
Now begins the ultimate battle between huge aliens and EDF. 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.
About Earth Defense Force 5
So it is that you, the player of this game, will become one of the private citizens who was accidentially inside base 228.
You will bravely take up arms during this crisis, joining the intense fight against the aliens without realizing that you will become the soldier who will eventually control the fate of Earth…
Gameplay
Become an EDF Soldier and Save Earth
Become one of the soldiers of EDF and exterminate the invading aliens. Protect peace on Earth.Humanoid Aliens Appear for the First Time in The Series
What are the unprecedented and intellectual alien beings from another planet called the “Primer”? A series-first enemy alien finally appears. The battle with this intelligent enemy produces unprecedented deep despair, while leading the player to the most fun yet as EDF must confront them with courage and wisdom.Both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition of Earth Defense Force 5 are available to pre-order now on the PlayStation Store. Loaded with extras perfect for both seasoned EDF veterans and newcomers to the series, the digital Deluxe Edition includes full access to all future DLC content, exclusive missions, weapons, support arms, and more.
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.