Humanity, defy your fate. -- The action shooter "Earth Defense Force 5," which enthralled 2 million users worldwide, comes to Nintendo Switch 2. Scheduled to be released simultaneously worldwide on October 8, 2026 (subject to change). The sense of despair as giant enemies close in, and the overwhelming exhilaration of mowing down hordes of enemies, can now be experienced on Nintendo Switch 2 as well. The "Earth Defense Force" series originated in one entry of the SIMPLE2000 series released in 2003. This installment, "5," features a completely renewed world and a new story that begins. It is designed to be enjoyable even for those enlisting for the first time. [What is Earth Defense Force 5?] In the year 20XX. An action shooter depicting the battle between suddenly invading extraterrestrial life forms and the "EDF," the global Earth Defense Force. Become a single EDF soldier, annihilate the countless giant enemies that come attacking, and protect the peace of the Earth. What is the true nature of the unprecedented enemy, the intelligent alien civilization Primer? And, for the first time in the series, the enemy aliens finally appear. Battle against a highly intelligent enemy gives rise to a deeper despair than ever before, and then leads to the greatest joy. Co-op both online and off, with split-screen too: In the Switch 2 version, in addition to the conventional online co-op play for up to 4 players, local wireless play is newly introduced. Bring your Switch 2 together with friends and family and enjoy up to 4-player* co-op face to face, having a lively time together. It also supports 2-player simultaneous split-screen play (planned for TV mode only) (subject to change). *One copy of the software per person is required. New features of "EDF5" for Nintendo Switch 2: <Subtitle function> A subtitle function introduced in "Earth Defense Force 6" is also provided in "Earth Defense Force 5." <Display of damage values> The damage value display introduced in "Earth Defense Force 6" is also introduced in "Earth Defense Force 5." <Unified controls> The more refined controls of "Earth Defense Force 6" are also introduced in "Earth Defense Force 5." <Unified game completion rate> Online and offline game completion rates are linked. *The packaged version of this title is sold as a "key card." The main game is downloaded when you play for the first time. Downloading requires an internet connection and 25GB* or more of free space*. Please check the details below. www.nintendo.com/jp/games/switch2/key-card/index.html *The required capacity is subject to change. *Additional free space may be required for update data and so on. [Number of players: 1 (online & local wireless 1-4)] [CERO rating: Ages 17 and up].