In the August 17 and 24 combined Famitsu issue, D3 Publisher announced Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, the sequel to the successful Earth Defense Force: World Brothers spin-off. The sequel will come to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
In the original Earth Defense Force: World Brothers, players explore a parallel world where Earth is made out of digital blocks. The world becomes shattered into pieces, and its up to players to combat enemies and save Earth before all of its pieces are destroyed. Although the Dark Tyrant was defeated in Earth Defense Force: World Brothers, a new threat has appeared in the sequel.
Gaiark Appears in Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
The new issue of Famitsu reveals that Gaiark emerges from within the Earth in Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, causing it to shatter into pieces once more. Players will have access to several different classes, including four classes from Earth Defense Force 6. It’s up to players to conquer the challenges alone or with friends in the upcoming sequel.
Check out some screenshots and scans in the gallery below, via Famitsu:
Lastly, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.
Here’s an overview of the original game, via Steam:
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers
- A New Fight on a Square Earth – A new EDF adventure begins! Only this time, the action unfolds in a parallel world where the Earth is made of digital blocks. This world has befallen into chaos, as the once peaceful square Earth has been shattered into pieces. Shape aside, it is an Earth nonetheless which needs to be defended. It is now up to the EDF to restore peace to the square planet.
- Assemble Your Own Team – The Earth has been shattered into pieces. EDF soldiers are fighting desperately on their own in various countries around the world. Rescue these soldiers to have them join you, and assemble your own unique team. Each mission can be attempted with up to 4 teammates. Switch among your teammates as you go, making use of each character’s unique traits which shall prove useful in battle at different times.
- Recruit Soldiers from Past EDF Games – Block versions of characters from every previous EDF release, from EDF1 (“Monster Attack”) to “Earth Defense Force 5,” and even the EDF spinoff releases, appear in the game. Also featured are a wide range of weapons and vehicles from past EDF releases. Series veterans will enjoy seeing these familiar characters and weapons, while those new to the series have the opportunity to be introduced to its rich history for the first time.
- Familiar Enemies – Enemies that invaded the Earth before make an appearance in this game, this time in block form.
- Online Co-Op – This game supports up to 4-player online co-op, with each player joining the battle using their own team.
