D3 Publisher’s Nobuyuki Okajima has announced that Earth Defense Force 6 is out near the end of 2021 in Japan. However, Okajima clarifies that this is at the earliest. This means that the game could fall into early 2022. The December 17th issue of Famitsu includes more details about Earth Defense Force 6.
In the meantime, players can enjoy Earth Defense Force: World Brothers in early 2021 for PS4 and Switch. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news!