Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Online co-op
- Yes
- Split-screen
- Yes
- Languages
- 2 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 3 GHz 2 Core | 3.2GHz 4Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 （2GB Model or higher） | AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 （3GB Model or higher） |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 8 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (PS4)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $19.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 |
Last checked 19 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair alone?
Yes, Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair has a single-player mode.
Is Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Split screen.
Does Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair have online co-op?
Yes, Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair supports online co-op.
Does Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair have split-screen?
Yes, Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair supports local split-screen.
What languages does Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair support?
Audio: English, Japanese. Interface: English, Japanese. Subtitles: English, Japanese.
Can my PC run Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair?
The minimum is 3 GHz 2 Core, 4 GB RAM and AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 （2GB Model or higher）.
What platforms is Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair on?
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4.
Where is Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair cheapest?
In United States, at $19.99 on Steam, as last checked.