D3 Publisher and developer Sandlot have announced Earth Defense Force 6 finally has a release date, and it’s set for later this summer.

Earth Defense Force 6 is set to launch in the west on July 25th across Windows PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The latest in their bug/alien-slaying game was released in Japan back in August 2022.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

Live the future of despair.

Story:

The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the unknown invaders. The enemy Primers are now gone and peace has returned to Mother Earth. However, the population has shrunk to 10% and the world was on the verge of collapse. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery. Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth.

Save the future of Earth in the new world

The identity of the invader that has long tormented Earth is finally revealed. A chain of deep despair that strikes in a devastated world for the first time in the series…But your presence as a soldier of the EDF will lead humanity to the greatest joy. Now you must face it with courage and wisdom.

The largest volume in the history of the series. Supports online co-op play

The largest number of missions and weapons ever included. All missions support online co-op play for up to four players. Offline co-op play is also available in split-screen mode. Take control of four different soldier classes and fight alongside real EDF members from across the country.