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Quick summary
June 9: Announced today, a new version of Earth Defense Force 5 is in development. A worldwide release is set for October 8, 2026. On top of that, Earth Defense Force 6 is also on the way. This will launch during the winter. Thanks to D3, we have the following information: Earth Defense Force 5, the action shooter…
What we know so far
Automatic note by LuaCat Games, built from what we know about the coverage (who reported it, how many sites, the story’s history) — not a translation or copy of the source.
Nobody besides Nintendo Everything has reported this yet — we’re keeping an eye out for confirmation. Release news. Dates like this sometimes slip, so keep an eye out for updates.
Bottom line: Can’t call it yet — wait for more outlets to confirm before counting on it.
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- 09/16/2026 23:54
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- 09/17/2026 00:45
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