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== What we know ==
== What we know ==
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The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUWHIy9pR9s Japanese reveal trailer] showcases classes which are similar to the previous game's [[Ranger]] and [[Wing Diver]] (it
has
been
confirmed
the latter class
is
returning to the name [[Pale Wing]], at least in Japan), a spindly mech resembling the old [[BM03 Vegalta]], and a new main battle tank design based on the German Leopard 2 rather than the old Abrams-derived [[E551 Gigantus]].
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The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUWHIy9pR9s Japanese reveal trailer] showcases classes which are similar to the previous game's [[Ranger]] and [[Wing Diver]] (it
was
initially
stated
the latter class
was
returning to the name [[Pale Wing]], at least in Japan
, but the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuK98esVcNQ latest trailer] uses "Wing Diver"
), a spindly mech resembling the old [[BM03 Vegalta]], and a new main battle tank design based on the German Leopard 2 rather than the old Abrams-derived [[E551 Gigantus]].
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A new [[Fencer]] class has also been [http://gematsu.com/2017/02/earth-defense-force-5-details-fencer-grim-reaper-immigrant-ship confirmed], leaving the only class from the previous game not yet confirmed as the [[Air Raider]]. A special Fencer unit called the "Grim Reapers" has been mentioned, as well as some rather curious images showing Fencer-derived hardware being used by civilian construction workers, perhaps implying that it will be possible to recruit civilian fighters as allies in the new game. From the description, the game will also have a more complex plot for the main characters, since it is stated that "one of the protagonists" is a civilian worker who becomes a Fencer during the course of the game's events.
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A new [[Fencer]] class has also been [http://gematsu.com/2017/02/earth-defense-force-5-details-fencer-grim-reaper-immigrant-ship confirmed], leaving the only class from the previous game not yet confirmed as the [[Air Raider]]. A special Fencer unit called the "Grim Reapers" has been mentioned, as well as some rather curious images showing Fencer-derived hardware being used by civilian construction workers, perhaps implying that it will be possible to recruit civilian fighters as allies in the new game. From the description, the game will also have a more complex plot for the main characters, since it is stated that "one of the protagonists" is a civilian worker who becomes a Fencer during the course of the game's events
. Similarly, the official website's [https://www.d3p.co.jp/edf5/edf/ page on EDF soldiers] (click the three tabs) shows the Wing Diver with three different outfits, one a pink suit with a simplistic jetpack, one an outfit similar to a [[Pale Wing]] and one close to the ''2025'' Wing Diver suit, and the Ranger seems to start out as a security guard at a military base
.
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The new Ranger can now sprint as well as roll, and the
Pale
Wing is said to have gained an evasive boost move like the one the Fencer had in the ''2025'' games.
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The new Ranger can now sprint as well as roll, and the Wing
Diver
is said to have gained an evasive boost move like the one the Fencer had in the ''2025'' games.
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[[Ants]], Crimson Ants and [[Spiders]] all look like their ''4.1'' incarnations
.
However
,
there
is a different aesthetic to [[Ravagers|Ravager]] vehicles this time, with their primary color being yellow. [[Transport Ship|Transport Ships]], now called '''Teleportation Ships''' have been seen with a new design, along with some type of missile device called a [[Teleport Anchor]] that appears to act like a [[Tunnel Exit]]. Bipedal soldiers resembling frogs called [[Colonist|Colonists]] and Gray-like alien soldiers called [[Cosmonauts]], which might actually be the Ravagers themselves, have also been shown, along with small UFO-like craft called [[Battle Drone|Battle Drones]] and a massive new craft resembling the [[Mothership]] of ''[[Monster Attack]]'' and ''[[Global Defence Force]]''.
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[[Ants]], Crimson Ants and [[Spiders]] all look like their ''4.1'' incarnations
,
though more recent videos have shown black Ants being capable of destroying buildings with enough acid spray attacks
,
an ability they have never had before: their attacks also create paintball-like splat decals where they land. There
is a different aesthetic to [[Ravagers|Ravager]] vehicles this time, with their primary color being yellow. [[Transport Ship|Transport Ships]], now called '''Teleportation Ships''' have been seen with a new design, along with some type of missile device called a [[Teleport Anchor]] that appears to act like a [[Tunnel Exit]]. Bipedal soldiers resembling frogs called [[Colonist|Colonists]] and Gray-like alien soldiers called [[Cosmonauts]], which might actually be the Ravagers themselves, have also been shown, along with small UFO-like craft called [[Battle Drone|Battle Drones]] and a massive new craft resembling the [[Mothership]] of ''[[Monster Attack]]'' and ''[[Global Defence Force]]''
. In the most recent trailer the aliens are referred to as "Invaders" as they were in ''Global Defence Force'', though this may change in the translation
.
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The Colonists and Cosmonauts are subject to new dismemberment mechanics, with destruction of individual limbs reducing their mobility or firepower.
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The Colonists and Cosmonauts are subject to new dismemberment mechanics, with destruction of individual limbs reducing their mobility or firepower
. The recent trailer also shows Crimson Ants with dark green wound decals on their bodies, implying this mechanic will also apply to some degree to familiar enemies
.
[[Erginus]] has been seen in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu9w3ZIMaJI gameplay video] of mission 4, along with new giant EDF tanks resembling the classic ''Godzilla'' MASER tank, and a creature which is certainly [[not Anguirus]].
[[Erginus]] has been seen in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu9w3ZIMaJI gameplay video] of mission 4, along with new giant EDF tanks resembling the classic ''Godzilla'' MASER tank, and a creature which is certainly [[not Anguirus]].
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The date given in the trailer is 2022, and it has been [http://www.siliconera.com/2016/09/14/earth-defense-force-5s-first-screenshots-show-us-its-new-world-and-extraterrestrials/#OHrICUxhKW2yD308.01 confirmed] that this is a reboot of the series and it means that humanity is encountering the [[Ravagers]] for the first time all over again. This would mean it is a remake of [[Monster Attack|''Monster Attack'']] much as ''2017'' was.
The date given in the trailer is 2022, and it has been [http://www.siliconera.com/2016/09/14/earth-defense-force-5s-first-screenshots-show-us-its-new-world-and-extraterrestrials/#OHrICUxhKW2yD308.01 confirmed] that this is a reboot of the series and it means that humanity is encountering the [[Ravagers]] for the first time all over again. This would mean it is a remake of [[Monster Attack|''Monster Attack'']] much as ''2017'' was.
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So far the only announced format is PS4.
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So far the only announced format is PS4
. A localization has not yet been confirmed, though [http://gematsu.com/2017/01/german-retailer-lists-chaoschild-earth-defense-force-5-punch-line-sgzh-school-girlzombie-hunter-yu-no German retailer 4U2Play] has given a release date of September 30th 2017
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==