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.

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...

Become one of the soldiers of EDF and exterminate the invading aliens. Protect peace on Earth.

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.

Pre-order Earth Defense Force 5 Standard Edition ($59.99) and receive the followings at launch:

• Pure Decoy Launcher 16 variations set - A special decoy which will dance and sing in the battlefield.
• Volcanic Cracker - You can get the Wing Diver weapon and start using it from the beginning and you may only receive this weapon by pre-ordering the game.
• Powered Exoskeleton Nix: Gold Coat - A commander machine shining with gold which boarding is admitted only by an early recruit.

We recommend those freshman soldiers who have high consciousness, to purchase the Deluxe Edition which includes all available contents for EDF 5.

Deluxe Edition ($89.99) includes:

• Full Game
• Deluxe Edition Bonus Content 1: EDF5 Theme
• Deluxe Edition Bonus Content 2: Decoy Launcher [Pale Wing]
• Deluxe Edition Bonus Content 3: Star Burst
• 12 variations of additional weapons and support arms that will boost the power of each of the ground troops
• Two mission packs – Available post launch contains:
• Additional mission 1: EXTRA Challenge
• Additional mission 2: SUPER Challenge

Users will be able to receive all DLCs by March 2019.

Key Features:

• More than 100 Missions and 5 Difficulties: Each of the 100 missions come with 5 difficulties. Select higher difficulties to face unexpected surprises.
• More than 1000 upgradable Weapons and Armaments: Part of the fun of being in the EDF is collecting more than 1000 weapons. Powerful weapons await you in high-difficulty missions. On top of collecting weapons, they can also be upgraded for even more power in EDF5.
• Split-Screen Mode: You can play solo or with a friend via split-screen mode in offline missions.
• Supports an Online Mode with the Biggest Amount of Contents in the Series: All missions can be played in online co-op mode with up to four players. Control four combatants, and join the battle with other EDF members living in the real world. Special missions only for the online mode are also included.

Earth Defense Force 5 is scheduled for release on PS4 in Fall 2018.