- Steam pricePrice
- $59.99
- Release
- July 11, 2019
- Platforms
How co-op works
Every campaign mission supports local split-screen or online co-op for up to four. Ranger, Wing Diver, Air Raider, and Fencer contribute different movement, weapons, support, and vehicles, requiring squads to divide targets and combine class strengths against overwhelming alien numbers.
About this game
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 throws squads of soldiers into massive urban battlefields overrun by towering alien creatures, from enormous insects to colossal robots. It is pure arcade action built around true cooperative play, where up to four players team up to hold back endless waves of invaders and reclaim Earth one explosive mission at a time.
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You pick a class, grab outlandish weapons, and jump straight into the chaos. Collecting thousands of weapon drops and upgrades between sorties keeps the loop addictive, while destructible buildings and absurd enemy counts make every skirmish feel like a disaster movie you can control. The fun comes from coordinating fire, reviving downed teammates, and surviving overwhelming odds together.
Both online co-op and local split-screen are supported on PC, so you can squad up from the couch or across the internet. Missions reward constant communication and quick adaptation as swarms close in from every angle, making teamwork essential rather than optional.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play split-screen co-op with a friend on PC?
Yes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 supports local split-screen co-op on PC, so you can play side-by-side on the same screen with a friend using controllers.
How many players can team up in co-op?
Up to four players can team up together in co-op, either online or through local split-screen play.
Do I need to communicate a lot with teammates to succeed?
Yes, missions throw overwhelming enemy swarms at you from multiple angles, so coordinating fire, calling out threats, and timing revives makes a big difference when the chaos ramps up.
Is there enough content to keep replaying missions?
The game features thousands of weapon drops and upgrades to collect across missions, and the loot loop keeps you coming back to unlock new gear and experiment with different loadouts for each class.