D3 Publisher and developer Sandlot have announced both Earth Defense Force 5 and Earth Defense Force 6 are coming to Switch 2.

While Earth Defense Force 5 is launching for Switch 2 on October 8th globally, Earth Defense Force 6 is launching for the hybrid console sometime this winter.

Earth Defense Force 5 has been available for Windows PC (Steam) and PS4. Earth Defense Force 6 has been available for Windows PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PS4, and PS5.

Here’s a blurb on each game, plus a trailer:

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5, the action shooter enjoyed by 2 million users worldwide on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Players will be able to experience the overwhelming tension of colossal enemies closing in, along with the exhilarating feeling of taking down massive waves of foes. The EARTH DEFENSE FORCE series began in 2003 as one title in the SIMPLE2000 Series. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 refreshes the world setting and begins a new story, making it accessible for new recruits as well as long-time EDF soldiers.

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6, the complete sequel to EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 and the latest numbered entry in the series, is also planned for release on Nintendo Switch 2 this winter. Further details will be announced at a later date.