Earth Defense Force 5
Earth Defense Force 5 came out on December 7, 2017 on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 4. It is developed by Sandlot and published by D3 Go! and D3 Publisher.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- December 7, 2017
- Platforms
- PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4
- Developer
- Sandlot
- Publisher
- D3 Go!, D3 Publisher
- Genres
- Shooter, Strategy
- Critic rating
- 67/100
How much is Earth Defense Force 5?
$59.99
On Steam (US store).
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
Earth Defense Force 5 PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS * | MinimumWindows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | RecommendedWindows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | MinimumIntel Core i5-4440 3.10GHz/AMD A10-7850K 3.70GHz | RecommendedIntel Core i7-4770 3.40GHz/AMD Ryzen5 1400 3.20GHz |
| Memory | Minimum8 GB RAM | Recommended8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumNVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB | RecommendedNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 11 | RecommendedVersion 11 |
| Network | MinimumBroadband Internet connection | RecommendedBroadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Minimum30 GB available space | Recommended30 GB available space |
| Sound Card | MinimumDirectX 11 sound device | RecommendedDirectX 11 sound device |
| Additional Notes | MinimumXInput Controller | RecommendedXInput Controller |
- Languages (4)
- English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, KoreanFull audio in all of them
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About Earth Defense Force 5
Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.
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Earth Defense Force 5: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did Earth Defense Force 5 come out?
Earth Defense Force 5 came out on December 7, 2017 on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 4.
Is Earth Defense Force 5 out yet?
Yes. Earth Defense Force 5 came out on December 7, 2017 on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 4.
How much does Earth Defense Force 5 cost?
Earth Defense Force 5 costs $59.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 2, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is Earth Defense Force 5 on?
Earth Defense Force 5 is available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 4.
Is Earth Defense Force 5 on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 4.
What are the Earth Defense Force 5 PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Earth Defense Force 5 as Intel Core i5-4440 3.10GHz/AMD A10-7850K 3.70GHz, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB, with 30 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i7-4770 3.40GHz/AMD Ryzen5 1400 3.20GHz, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Earth Defense Force 5?
Earth Defense Force 5 is developed by Sandlot and published by D3 Go! and D3 Publisher.
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