{"rewrite":{"id":"r_86b059aa11be0635f4f0626f","clusterId":"c_abae637d25e4483d2e28c2e8","slug":"earth-defense-force-5-for-switch-2-opens-pre-orders-new-trailer-lands","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Earth Defense Force 5 for Switch 2 Opens Pre-Orders, New Trailer Lands","summary":"D3 Publisher opened pre-orders for the download version of Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, with a 10% discount during the pre-order period. The game launches October 8, 2026. A Deluxe Edition includes the main game, Season Pass, and bonus items. The second trailer also released.","whyItMatters":"The Switch 2 port of Earth Defense Force 5 is now set for an October 8 release, with pre-orders live and a trial play corner planned at Tokyo Game Show 2026.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003ePre-orders for the download version of Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 opened on the Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop on August 27, priced at 3,980 yen for the Standard Edition and 4,980 yen for the Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition bundles the main game with a Season Pass, plus bonus items including the Air Raider exclusive Combat Frame Nix Gold Coat and the Ranger exclusive Decoy Launcher (Pale Wing).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second trailer is out now. Early purchase bonuses for the download version include the Volcainian Cracker weapon for the Wing Diver, available to those who buy by March 31, 2027. Physical first-print copies carry the Combat Frame Nix Gold Coat.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA playable build will appear at the D3 Publisher booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, where attendees can also try the upcoming sequel Earth Defense Force 6 for Nintendo Switch 2.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Earth Defense Force 5 for Switch 2 pre-orders are live on the Nintendo Store and eShop. Standard 3,980 yen, Deluxe 4,980 yen. Launch October 8. Second trailer out now. TGS 2026 gets a playable build.","twitterPost":"Earth Defense Force 5 for Switch 2 pre-orders open now, 10% off during pre-order period. Standard 3,980 yen, Deluxe 4,980 yen. Releases October 8. Second trailer out. Playable at TGS 2026.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Pre-orders for the download version of Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 are live, with a 10% launch discount. The game lands October 8, 2026. A Deluxe Edition adds a Season Pass and bonus gear. A second trailer is out, and a playable build will appear at Tokyo Game Show 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/429/4429856/?rss\",\"title\":\"Pre-orders for the Download Version of 'Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2' Have Begun! Various Bonuses Introduced\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4745,"outputTokens":674,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787966754,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T01:19:47.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-29T01:21:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-29T01:19:47.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_abae637d25e4483d2e28c2e8","canonicalTitle":"『地球防衛軍５ for Nintendo Switch 2』ダウンロード版の予約開始！各種特典も紹介","representativeArticleId":"a_4801984f280482d13997966d","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Earth Defense Force 5\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-27T05:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-27T05:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-29T01:21:47.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/429/4429856/?rss","title":"『地球防衛軍５ for Nintendo Switch 2』ダウンロード版の予約開始！各種特典も紹介"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Earth Defense Force 5"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}