Earth-defense-force-4-1-the-shadow-of-new-despair Apr 2026

: Tactical support that can call in airstrikes and massive vehicles, including the skyscraper-sized Balaam robot designed specifically to punch kaiju in the face.

See the chaos of the Ravager invasion and the EDF's explosive response in these gameplay highlights:

: The standard ground infantry and backbone of the force. earth-defense-force-4-1-the-shadow-of-new-despair

The title "Shadow of New Despair" refers to the return of the Ravagers with even more terrifying forces than before:

To combat the new threat, the EDF deploys four specialized classes: : Tactical support that can call in airstrikes

: An all-female special ops unit equipped with jetpacks and experimental energy weapons.

You play as a soldier in the , humanity's last line of defense. The narrative is told through frantic radio chatter from fellow soldiers, commanders, and desperate civilians as they witness the destruction of their world. You play as a soldier in the ,

: Giant ants and spiders return, but they are joined by new horrors like the Retiarius (spider-like creatures that build skyscraper-sized webs) and giant bees.