Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain Arrives On PS4 This Spring

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 25, 2019

News: A new Earth Defense Force is on the way and brings some new things to the standard formula.

Earth Defense Force is getting a new entry a little later this year with Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain. Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain enters new territory, introducing character customization, a new cast of characters focusing on one of the strongest military units in EDF, equipped with even more advanced gear, tech and weaponry – and a brand-new threat facing the Earth Defense Force and citizens of Earth.

The Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain Standard Edition ($59.99 USD) and Ultimate Edition ($89.99 USD) are available today for those who want to pre-order. Pre-order perks for both editions include exclusive customized costumes, enhanced weapons, and much more. In addition, the Ultimate Edition includes a critical weapon and an additional mission scheduled to release shortly after launch. To learn more about extra content and perks for Standard and Ultimate Edition pre-orders, please visit the official website.

This focus on pitting players against an overwhelming force of enemies continues in Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain while introducing new gear and technology for stalwart EDF soldiers and a brand-new separatist faction, the Kindred Rebellion. You will need all the help you can get as the Aggressor’s alien invasion of giant insects, monsters, and mechs continue to rain down terror around the world.

Alongside the Trooper, Jet Lifter, and the Heavy Striker unit that players can arm themselves with, the latest Prowl Rider’s PA-Gear is based on a prototype originally developed by the Kindred Rebellion faction and was later analyzed and improved for deployment to the Earth Defense Force.

This gear grants the user astonishing mobility on the battlefield with its wire-powered “E-Needle” ability that allows players to grapple buildings, trees, and even enemies to zip towards their destination. The Prowl Rider’s E-Needle ability can even be used to blast gigantic insects with neural pulse waves, essentially transforming enemies into giant, living tanks.

Developed by Yuke’s with the Unreal Engine 4, Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain is the best-looking EDF to date. You will see and feel the difference with an overwhelming number of on-screen invaders raining down from the sky in over 50 intense, story-driven missions.

Master Four Soldier Classes: Thanks to advances in “PA-Gear” technology, the EDF are on more equal footing with the “Aggressors”. These powered exoskeleton suits can be customized with hundreds of weapon, armament, and item loadout combinations with four unique soldier classes, each with their own critical Over Drive ability to change the tide of battle, including the Trooper, Jet Lifter, Heavy Striker, and most notably, the brand-new Prowl Rider.

Multiplayer: Staying true to the series’ roots in arcade action, both online and local multiplayer split-screen modes are available. Online supports up to six player co-op – and the new Mercenary mode, which finds teams competing for Energy Gems hosts up to 8 players.

Character customization: For the first time in the series, players will step into the boots of Closer, a decorated war hero who awakens from a seven-year coma. Players can customize his or her appearances before diving into the game’s character-driven campaign.

Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain will arrive on PlayStation 4 beginning April 11, 2019. Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you be picking up this newest iteration in the Earth Defense Force franchise?