Earth Defense Force 6.2: Invaders from Another World Launches in Japan March 2027
D3 and Gematsu report upcoming launch dates for Earth Defense Force 6.2 on PlayStation 5 and Earth Defense Force 6 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Earth Defense Force 6.2: Invaders from Another World will launch for PlayStation 5 in Japan on March 18, 2027. Gematsu reported the release details following publisher announcements. Fans of the long running action series can mark their calendars for the upcoming spring release date on Sony hardware.
In addition to the PlayStation 5 release, the franchise is expanding to new hardware early next year. Earth Defense Force 6 for Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on January 28, 2027. Publisher D3 confirmed the platform expansion details for the sequel, giving Nintendo players a specific timeline to experience the giant insect battles on the upcoming platform.
Both release windows outline early 2027 launch schedules for different entries in the franchise. Players tracking the series can look forward to the Switch 2 port in late January, followed by the launch of version 6.2 on PlayStation 5 in March.
Sources
- GematsuEstablished publication · recorded Sep 17, 2026Earth Defense Force 6.2: Invaders from Another World launches March 18, 2027 in Japan
- GematsuEstablished publication · recorded Sep 17, 2026Earth Defense Force 6 for Switch 2 launches January 28, 2027
- Nintendo EverythingEstablished publication · recorded Sep 17, 2026Earth Defense Force 5, Earth Defense Force 6 coming to Nintendo Switch 2 [update: EDF 6 release date]