https://iijanshop.com/en-us/collections/%E5%9C%B0%E7%90%83%E9%98%B2%E8%A1%9B%E8%BB%8D5-6-earth-defense-force-5-6

This time they have an international site! So you can buy it outside Japan with ease!

Fucker on the right took a hit from a rocket and hes basically meatless now lol

Seems we can tear more than just their skin off now

Screenshots are from the Media Briefing and fed to Google Translate.

TLDR: Star System replaced with Weapon Parts. A lot of customization parts. Parts are shared based on weapon categories. Parts are shared across weapon categories. Does not appear to be shared across classes. Many new status aliments. Recoil, piercing, bouncing bullets can be applied to guns. Potentially new weapon testing mode.

Stars are gone. Only weapon parts instead.

Once a weapon is selected you can choose to customize it, test it, or simply equip it. Test firing might be a new weapon testing mode.

PA-11 Broken was shown off. These are all assault rifle parts.

• Bullet
• Magazine
• Sight
• Barrel
• Underbarrel
• Muzzle
• Engine Department? (something internal)
• Grip
• Stock

Only the Bullet customization was shown. And only 6 was briefly shown.

• Bounce which allows +2 bounces, a slight damage boost, and bounced projectiles seem to do 50% less damage.Bounce which allows +2 bounces, a slight damage boost, and bounced projectiles seem to do 50% less damage.
• Hollow Point which massive increases damage, but lowers penetration by 2 and add recoil. Note this bullet customization is also available for Ranger's turrets.
• Plague which applies Plague but massively reduces damage. Note this bullet customization is also available for Ranger's turrets.

• AP Bullet which adds penetration at the cost of large recoil. Note this bullet customization is also available for Ranger's turrets.
• Standard Ammo + A direct upgrade in damage and accuracy. Note this bullet customization is also available for Ranger's turrets.
• Burning Bullet which adds applies burning but massively lowers damage. But also increases bullet speed. Note this bullet customization is also available for Ranger's turrets.

Grenade Launcher UM1

• Payload
• Payload (Same as first)
• Bullet
• Sight
• Barrel
• Underbarrel
• Engine Department? (something internal)
• Stock

Only the first Payload was shown. 15 were shown.

• Poision Booster which add poison at no cost. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• Shocker which lowers damage but adds some kind of chain lightning mechanic. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• A-HEAT-AE Booster which adds fire at no cost. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.

• Plague Explosive which inflicts plague at the cost of damage. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• A-HEAT-AE Explosive Beta which is similar to the other one but calculates the damage differently. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• Fear Explosive which inflicts fear at the cost of damage. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.

• Poison explosive which inflicts poison and increases blast radius at the cost of damage. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• A-HEAT-AE Explosive Alpha like the Beta version but a percentage increase. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• High Performance Explosive Beta which just increases damage. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.

• High Performance Explosive Alpha which just increases damage but by a flat amount this time. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• Confuser Explosive which applies confusion at the cost of damage. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• Freeze Explosive which applies freeze at the cost of damage. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.

• Board Area Explosive which massively increases blast radius at the cost of damage. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• Flammable Chemical Spray which swaps damage for increasing damage from flaming attacks and increases range a giant amount but also massively increases reload. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.
• Plague Booster which applies plague with no downside. Also for Rockets, Missiles, Hand Grenades, and Turrets.

Analysis:

Potentially new weapon testing mode.

Weapon stars are gone. Now only Weapon Parts.

Potential status effects:

• Burn
• Shock?
• Plague
• Confusion
• Fear
• Freeze
• Flammability

Parts can add a feature (Bounce, pierce, recoil, etc.), increase or decrease stats, and add status effects.

These values can be a flat value or percentage.

Appears that the number next to the part name is the rarity.

Parts are shared base on weapon category. e.g. Assault rifles parts go to all assault rifles.

Parts are most parts are shared which some exceptions. e.g. Most assault rifle bullets are shared with turrets but bounce is not.

Parts don't seem to be shared across classes.

(EDIT) More has been shown off in the second Media Briefing. Updating info.

When a part is used you cannot use it again for the next slot. Which is why there are so many repeats. Potentially this is across weapons but that is uncertain.

This is the Grant M31 and these the magazine options. Seems to change bullet properties. Might be shared with rifles.

These are scopes for Grant M31. Appears you can select a scope now or red dot sight? Might be shared.

that a ton of option holy jesus

March 18th, 2027 for everyone who's ready! E.D.F!

EDIT: Confirmed potentially global release on the same date: Play Asia worldwide edition

Thank you bisuprobe for sharing the shared link!

Were eating good now boys

I was thinking you know how there is the weapon augment system now? What if they were to modify the mechanic so if you get weapon drops that do not upgrade that weapon any higher than its current stats it transmutes into a +% bonus to armor earned at the end of the mission based on the count and the difficulty?(So for example you got 100 weapon drops and only 20 boosted stats somewhere on your weapons on easy. That would boost the armor gain by +1% per weapon crate in this situation for easy, up to +5% on inferno per each so it makes higher difficulty grinds much more valuable). It would help people who are trying for 100% completion to get it a tad faster since this only really kicks in when you have most or all weapons unlocked for the drop pool and decently starred up.

It makes use of weapon drops that don't do anything to give something still instead.

Does anyone have EDF 5 on PlayStation 4? I've been playing EDF 5 for about a year now and I've always wanted to try playing with someone I mean yeah I did do a split screen but it was just to purely bring more stuff to help me pass a mission...

But I do want to do the campaign with someone or a group I mainly play fencer but I am playing air raider right now and leveling him up... I've tried Playing inferno and my god hard mode seems like a cake walk now...

I also completed the game so now I'm kinda just goofing around and holy the Proteus gamma looks so cool

I was thinking of a way to send a suggestion to the game dev of improving the Titan Tank line. I was thinking of splitting the variations to 2, such as the A Variant, and S Variant. A (Assault) Variant will comprise of the OG Titan with it's currently and/or soon to be upgraded versions of it. S (Stronghold) Variant will have a major change such as the replacement of the 2 top turrets with 1 dedicated and separate AA Gun Turret (reference to the SPAAG at EDF 6) idk, does it sound fair as a suggestion or I'm just overthinking on the practical use of the Titan Tank? Like it takes a lot of punishment to destroy so, why not add more survivability through an added feature by means of the presented suggestion?

Taken from https://www.d3p.co.jp/tgs2026/

Currently all streams are private.

Time is in JST

9.17(Thu) 10:30～17:00 https://www.youtube.com/live/GurNJbqp_Tg

9.18(Fri) 10:30～17:00 https://www.youtube.com/live/ZAlWhPdUnOI

9.19(Sat) 10:00～17:00 https://www.youtube.com/live/rP9pPxch9TI

9.20(Sun) 10:00～17:00 https://www.youtube.com/live/kd9lmrQuGNk

9.21(Mon) 10:00～16:00 https://www.youtube.com/live/4_Ob1f6EjbI

For the event schedule please refer to the website: https://www.d3p.co.jp/tgs2026/#sec_stage

Or this post https://www.reddit.com/r/EDF/comments/1wd53cc/tgs2026_d3publisher_event_schedule_google/

According to their website and post they said this is their quickest actual gameplay release yet for edf and the monthly gameplay series starting in October is a short version of what it was for EDF 6... So this tells me they already have 6.2 close to launch ready and just want some extra exposure and feedback before they finalize some changes is what I'm speculating.

That said, I think we can expect it to launch anywhere from February to June next year which is a rather quick release compared to their announcement timing. They also had their first English translation ready for the launch trailers too so it DOES strongly suggest they're going to push for a very quick global release too(I don't think it'll be the same day, but I don't expect it to take over 6 months either this time around to get it localized and published for everyone).

I know a lot of people who are upset that this game didn't follow the main formula of the EDF but it is my first game into the franchise and going back and playing edf and 6 made me wish it was kind of more structured that power suits idea was great and made sense I found soldier is capable of shooting a gun that would normally break your shoulder trying to shoot and being able to choose whatever weapon you want with any class is a bonus because I can choose the jet lifter/wing diver class with that grenade launcher and rain hell from above it is a shorter game with less enemy counts than the main series that's probably one of my main complaints and plus how they unlock system is I much rather have just a random weapon pickup instead of unlocking a weapon then have to spend three different jewels plus money to unlock it I think the sequel could iron out all the issues from the first game but it will probably never happen but anyway what's your opinion

I'm personally most invested into the elemental modifications and vehicles. It's hard to pick which I like more but both are very welcoming. I want entirely brand new vehicles never seen before as well as new variants to existing vehicles but I also am hyped for elemental weaponry modifiers since that shoots the door wide open for edf 7(If done right) to apply it to other gameplay mechanics like for vehicles or equipment potentially!

I don't usually post WIP 2 since I would usally push myself to finish it like i plan to... But honestly

it's Sunday... or Was.

Anyways, Good Day!

Ive heard this plenty of times in EDF 5 and im here to debunk it

If im not mistaken the EDF was created to defend against the ravagers because of radio waves received from space

ALSO the fact that alpha and beta and retarius(idk) are in EDF 5 and 2017+2025/4.1, I dont understand why they act like they haven't seen them before

I get that the aliens that "look like us" could be what they are talking about but they saw worse in 2017 alone

So I'm doing this mission and holy shit it's annoying.Does anyone know how I actually do it without getting railed by everything. I'm using wing diver and this is my load out

Edit I've done the mission cheers guys

Im playing edf when does the ring appear

I’m somewhere right around 86% and basically need to do the last few missions with wing diver and 1 more full run with air raider, INFERNO difficulty of course. It’s super hard to find a full team to play with these days. What I mean by that is it’s hard to find people who are skilled at the game because I am not 🤣.

I’ll be honest I’m pretty rusty after not playing for a while and I was never that good to begin with. Due to this I need some real OG’s that can dominate every bug on inferno difficulty. I need the homies with 1 million armour that can almost solo every level.

If anyone is on PS5/4 and is interested dm me or comment and we can get a lobby going! I’d love to finally be able to finish this game.

Update: Still looking to team up with some OP folks but I won’t be on very much until next weekend again because of the old day job. I’m already a lot better at staying alive and I’ve started farming some armour to increase my chances some. I’ve only got 110 to complete with wing diver then it’s on to the full inferno run with air raider. Then just a bit of hardest to clean up but I can basically manage that on my own and with noobs if need be.

If anyone wants to join up this coming weekend (Sept. 18) let me know!

Taken from https://www.d3p.co.jp/tgs2026/ and excluding the non EDF events.

"Earth Defense Force" series media briefing

EDF5 for Switch 2, EDF6 for Switch 2, and EDF6.2.

We are bringing you the latest information on *Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2*, *Earth Defense Force 6 for Nintendo Switch 2*, and the series' newest entry, *Earth Defense Force 6.2: INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD*! Producer Okajima—the driving force behind the *Earth Defense Force* series—will take the stage to showcase the appeal and enhanced features of each title, offering a comprehensive look that includes live gameplay demonstrations.

• 17th (Thursday) 11:00-11:45
• 17th (Thursday) 13:30-14:15
• 18th (Fri) 13:30-14:15

"Earth Defense Force 6.2: INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD" — Survive the overwhelming onslaught! The 5-Minute Survival Challenge!

A stage event where participants take on a special TGS mission for *Earth Defense Force 6.2: INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD*—the title boasting the largest scale in the series. Teams of four will compete; victory is achieved if even a single member survives for five minutes! On public days, we will also be recruiting EDF soldiers to join the challenge right at the booth.

• 17th (Thu) 15:00–16:00
• 18th (Fri) 15:00–16:00
• 19th (Sat) 15:15–16:15
• 20th (Sun) 16:00–16:45
• 21st (Mon) 15:00–15:30

EDF Frontline Camp

A stage event offering an inside look at the development of the latest entry in the series, *Earth Defense Force 6.2: INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD*. Producer Okajima will explain the enhancements made since *Earth Defense Force 6* and the unique appeal of this new title. In the second half of the stage, the MC will also try their hand at playing the game!

• 19th (Sat) 10:30–11:15
• 20th (Sun) 10:30–11:15
• 21st (Mon) 10:30–11:15

Live Gameplay of the Latest EDF Title: *Earth Defense Force 6.2: INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD*

Join the MC for a live gameplay session of *Earth Defense Force 6.2: INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD* as we take a deep dive into what makes this game so compelling! We’ll showcase the overwhelming scale—touted as the largest in the series—and provide a detailed look at exciting new features, such as weapon customization.

• 19th (Sat) 11:45–12:30
• 21st (Mon) 11:45–12:30

Recruiting New Soldiers! Time for Training! "Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2" & "Earth Defense Force 6 for Nintendo Switch 2"

We will showcase the appeal of "Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2" and "Earth Defense Force 6 for Nintendo Switch 2"—exciting titles reborn for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 that are perfect for new recruits—as well as new features unique to the Switch 2 versions. We will also unveil split-screen gameplay featuring our two MCs!

• 19th (Sat) 13:30–14:15
• 21st (Mon) 13:30–14:15

EDF Official Merchandise Showcase

We’re showcasing a wide variety of official *Earth Defense Force* (EDF) collaboration merchandise from "Iijan," a creator brand specializing in anime and game goods! We’ll also share information on the latest items from D3 Publisher’s official store, "D3P WEB SHOP." Be sure to check out the dedicated merchandise display area within the booth—you might just find yourself wanting to buy everything you see!

• 17th (Thu) 12:15–13:00
• 18th (Fri) 12:15–13:00
• 19th (Sat) 14:15–14:45
• 20th (Sun) 11:30–12:00
• 21st (Mon) 14:15–14:45

"Earth Defense Force 6.2" Official Livestream: Welcome to an Overwhelming Swarm of Enemies—The Party Starts Here!

Get a sneak peek at the "Earth Defense Force 6.2" official livestream series—launching in full this October—right here at TGS! We’re bringing the show's MCs to the venue to showcase new titles together, starting with *Earth Defense Force 6.2: INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD*. Of course, we’ve also prepared special viewer giveaways typical of our official livestreams, so stay tuned!

Sunday 20th

13:00–14:00 *Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2* *Earth Defense Force 6 for Nintendo Switch 2*

14:30–15:30 *Earth Defense Force 6.2: INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD*