Earth Defense Force 2025 is a third-person shooter developed by Sandlot and released in 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It serves as a sequel in the long-running Earth Defense Force series, picking up as the giant insect enemies that had previously gone dormant return to threaten humanity. Players take on the role of EDF soldiers combating these massive creatures across urban environments, where large-scale destruction is a defining characteristic of the experience — buildings collapse and cities are reduced to rubble as battles unfold. The game emphasizes chaotic, large-scale combat with an abundance of explosive action. Like previous entries in the series, it maintains the franchise's reputation for overwhelming enemy swarms and over-the-top encounters, casting players as defenders of Earth against an existential extraterrestrial insect threat.
