Summary
- Some Earth Defense Force 6 players are frustrated with desync issues, disappointed by the support response.
- Lack of significant innovations in gameplay led some players to feel EDF 6 could have simply been an expansion.
- There is also backlash over poor optimization and requirements for Epic Games Store accounts for online play.
Some Earth Defense Force 6 players are facing frustrating desync issues, with many expressing dissatisfaction over the response from the game's support team. One Earth Defense Force 6 player took to social media to share this issue, and the game's community offered some advice on the matter.
Earth Defense Force 6 is the latest entry in the series, known for its chaotic alien-blasting action. Set three years after the events of EDF 5, the game continues the classic formula of defending Earth against waves of giant insects, alien invaders, and massive robots. While Earth Defense Force 6’s gameplay remains true to its roots, some players feel that the lack of significant innovations means it could have been released as a large expansion rather than a full sequel. Additionally, the game received backlash due to its poor optimization options.
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The issue came to light when a player, known as mahiruhiiragi, shared their experience on Reddit, detailing the unhelpful nature of the support they received after seeking assistance for desync problems when playing one of Earth Defense Force 6's missions. The suggestions from the support team included changing the time of gameplay to avoid server congestion, restarting the modem or router, using a wired LAN connection, ensuring drivers are updated, checking that antivirus settings aren't interfering with game files, and verifying the integrity of game files on Steam. However, the player felt that the tone of the response implied the problem was likely on their end, rather than an issue with the game's servers.
Earth Defense Force 6 Players' Complaint About Desync Issues and Support Response
Some Earth Defense Force 6 community members chimed in on mahiruhiiragi’s post, offering their advice and sharing similar experiences. Some players suggested writing back to the support team, confirming that they had already tried the recommended steps, as this might encourage the team to look into the problem more closely. Several players shared their own encounters with desync issues, with some noting that limiting the game’s framerate to 58 FPS had resolved the problem for them.
Others mentioned that desync seemed to occur more frequently when playing as certain Earth Defense Force 6 classes, particularly the Ranger. Despite trying different troubleshooting methods, many players remained frustrated, feeling that the support offered was insufficient for the problems they were experiencing.
This isn’t the first time Earth Defense Force 6 has faced criticism. The game received significant backlash on PC, particularly over the requirement for an Epic Games Store account for online play, a requirement that was not clearly disclosed on the game’s Steam page. The desync issues now plaguing some players only add to the list of concerns surrounding the game. It remains to be seen if the Earth Defense Force 6 developer will address these issues.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 74 /100 Critics Rec: 67%
- Released
- July 24, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Intense Violence
- Developer(s)
- Sandlot
- Publisher(s)
- D3Publisher
- Engine
- Havok
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Franchise
- Earth Defense Force
WHERE TO PLAY
Live the future of despair.
2022 AD. The sequel to "EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5" depicts the battle between the EDF and alien life forms that have suddenly attacked the Earth. Players take on the role of an EDF soldier in this third-person shooter in which they must destroy a large number of giant enemies.
Story:
The year is 2024 AD. Mankind has won the long battle against the unknown invaders. The enemy Primers are now gone and peace has returned to Mother Earth. However, the population has shrunk to 10% and the world was on the verge of collapse. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery. Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth.
Save the future of Earth in the new world.
The identity of the invader that has long tormented Earth is finally revealed. A chain of deep despair that strikes in a devastated world for the first time in the series...But your presence as a soldier of the EDF will lead humanity to the greatest joy. Now you must face it with courage and wisdom.
The largest volume in the history of the series. Supports online co-op play.
The largest number of missions and weapons ever included. All missions support online co-op play for up to four players. Take control of four different soldier classes and fight alongside real EDF members from across the country.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action
