EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
Reviews are excellent (Metacritic 79 · Steam 95%) · The price is at or near the lowest we've tracked — a good time to buy
Buy · Kinguin €1.98
About the game
An unabashedly over-the-top third-person shooter where the Earth Defense Force repels swarms of giant bugs and alien invaders. Four classes, hundreds of missions and a massive arsenal make it gleefully campy co-op chaos.
Did you know?
EDF 4.1 is an expanded, graphically enhanced version of Earth Defense Force 2025, developed by Japan's Sandlot.
Best price today
€1.98
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Kinguin · Marketplace · Steam
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- On Steam
- €16.79−88 % here
- all-time low
- €1.9830 Oct
- Official now
- €13.92Fanatical
- Average low, 5 mo.
- €2.42
The cheapest EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair key right now costs €1.98 at Kinguin — the best of 14 compared offers. The cheapest official store price is €13.92 at Fanatical. (Prices as of )
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair prices by store 9
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €1.98 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €2.04 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €2.22 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €2.27 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €2.29 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €2.45 |
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €3.89 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €13.92 |
| Steam | Official store | €16.79 |
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Lowest official since we started tracking (Aug 2026)
€6.54
Sept 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€1.98
Oct 2026
Monthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €6.54 | €1.98 |
| Sept 2026 | €6.54 | €2.24 |
| Aug 2026 | €7.55 | €2.62 |
| Jul 2026 | €6.71 | €2.45 |
| Jun 2026 | €6.71 | €2.83 |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Kinguin, Gamivo, Driffle, GameSeal, K4G, G2A, Instant Gaming, Fanatical, Steam
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit |
| 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） |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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About this game — FAQ
Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair have co-op?
Yes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has a co-op mode.
Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair have multiplayer?
Yes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has multiplayer.
Can EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair be played single-player?
Yes, besides multiplayer modes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair can also be played solo (single-player).
Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair support a controller/gamepad?
Yes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair has full controller support.
What languages does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair support?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair is available in: English, Japanese.
Can EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair be played co-op via Remote Play Together?
Yes — Steam Remote Play Together lets you invite friends to play local modes online without them owning the game.
Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair key?
The cheapest EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair key is currently sold by Kinguin for €1.98. That is the best of 14 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €1.98.
How much does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair cost?
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair currently costs from €1.98 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €16.79 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 88%.
Is Kinguin an official store or a keyshop?
Kinguin is a keyshop (marketplace) where independent sellers list keys, so prices are often lower than in official stores. Every offer on ulov.gg is clearly labeled with its store type.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.