Darius Cozmic Collection

Darius Cozmic Collection
Developer(s)	M2
Publisher(s)	JP: Taito WW: ININ Games
Series	Darius
Platform(s)	Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows
Release	Nintendo Switch JP: February 28, 2019 WW: June 16, 2020 PlayStation 4 JP: March 5, 2020 WW: June 16, 2020 Windows WW: November 17, 2021 (Arcade)
Genre(s)	Scrolling shooter
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

Darius Cozmic Collection ^[a] is a compilation of Darius scrolling shooter titles. It was released in Japan for the Nintendo Switch on February 28, 2019, and on PlayStation 4 on March 5, 2020. A worldwide release on both platforms followed on June 16, 2020. ^[1] The Arcade arc of the collection was released in 2021 on Steam. ^[2]

Editions

There are six editions of Darius Cozmic Collection:

Japanese releases

• Standard Edition (released physically and digitally for Switch, and digitally on PlayStation 4 under the title Arcade Edition) ^[3]
• Consumer Edition (released digitally for Switch and PlayStation 4) ^[4]
• Special Edition (released physically for Switch, combining both of the above on one cartridge)

International releases

• Arcade Edition (released physically and digitally for PlayStation 4 and Switch, released digitally for PC through Steam) ^{[5] [6]}
• Console Edition (released physically and digitally for PlayStation 4 and Switch)
• International Edition (released physically for PlayStation 4 and Switch as a combination of the Arcade and Console Editions (separate CDs/ cartridges) with additional goodies)

Sequel

A sequel, Darius Cozmic Revelation, was released physically for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on February 25, 2021, in Japan, containing the games G-Darius HD (also including the standard resolution version) and Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+. ^{[7] [8]} These games were also released separately on their respective digital storefronts worldwide and separate physical editions were released internationally. A 2022 update added G-Darius Ver. 2, G-Darius Ver. 2 HD and G-Darius for Consumer (the Japanese PlayStation port) to the compilation. This update was also added to the separate editions of G-Darius HD. ^[9] A standalone port of G-Darius HD was released to Steam in the same year. ^[2]

Editions

Japanese releases

• Both games are available separately in digital form.
• Regular Edition contains both games on one disc/cartridge.
• Limited Edition contains the Regular Edition and further goodies.

International releases

• Both games are available separately in digital form.
• Both games are available separately as physical game releases.
• Another Limited Edition was released by Strictly Limited Games with both games in one box on one disc/cartridge and further goodies.
  • The Switch release of this contains the Game Boy version of Sagaia as a bonus on the cartridge. ^[10]

Overview

Almost all of the editions feature different games.

		Japan				International
Title	Original platform	Standard Edition	Consumer Edition	Special Edition	Darius Cozmic Revelation	Arcade Edition	Console Edition	International Edition	Darius Cozmic Revelation
Darius -Old Version-	Arcade	Y		Y		Y		Y
Darius -New Version-	Arcade	Y		Y		Y		Y
Darius -Extra Version-	Arcade	Y		Y		Y		Y
Darius II -Dual Screen Version-	Arcade	Y		Y		Y		Y
Sagaia -Version 1-	Arcade	Y		Y		Y		Y
Sagaia -Version 2-	Arcade	Y		Y		Y		Y
Darius Gaiden	Arcade	Y		Y		Y		Y
Darius II	Sega Mega Drive (JPN)		Y	Y			Y	Y
Sagaia	Sega Genesis (US)		Y via patch on Switch [11]	Y via patch on Switch [11]			Y	Y
Sagaia	Master System (EU)		Y	Y			Y	Y
Darius Twin	Super Famicom (JPN)		Y	Y			Y	Y
Darius Twin	Super NES (US)		Y	Y			Y	Y
Darius Force	Super Famicom (JPN)		Y	Y			Y	Y
Super Nova	Super NES (US)		Y via patch on Switch [11]	Y via patch on Switch [11]			Y	Y
Darius Alpha	PC Engine (JPN)		Y	Y			Y	Y
Darius Plus	PC Engine (JPN)		Y via patch on Switch [11]	Y via patch on Switch [11]			Y	Y
Sagaia	Game Boy	YAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)		YAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)					Y (Switch physical only)
G-Darius	Arcade				Y				Y
G-Darius HD	Arcade				Y				Y
G-Darius ver. 2	Arcade				Y				Y
G-Darius ver. 2 HD	Arcade				Y				Y
G-Darius	PlayStation (JPN)				Y				Y
Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+	Arcade				Y				Y
Darius -Extra Version-	Sega Mega Drive (Japan)				YAmazon Prime Day Bonus DLC

Notes

1. Japanese: ダライアス コズミックコレクション, Hepburn: Daraiasu Kozumikku Korekushon

References

1. "Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Console launch June 16 in the west". Gematsu. 10 June 2020. Archived from the original on 10 June 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
2. "Darius Cozmic Collection Steam Store Page". Steam . Archived from the original on 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
3. "Darius Series Headed To Nintendo Switch As Darius Cozmic Collection - Siliconera". Archived from the original on 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
4. "Darius Cozmic Collection Digital Release News - Taito". Archived from the original on 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
5. "Darius Cozmic Collection - Strictly Limited Games". Archived from the original on 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
6. "Darius Cozmic Collection PS4 and Switch limited print physical editions announced for the west - Gematsu". Archived from the original on 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
7. "Darius Cozmic Revelation Official Website". Archived from the original on 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
8. "Darius Cozmic Revelation launches February 25, 2021 in Japan". Gematsu. October 9, 2020. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
9. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : Darius Cozmic Revelation | G-Darius HD Update Reveal. YouTube .
10. @RealStrictlyLTD (25 February 2021). "Now included in every Strictly Limited Switch copy of the Darius Cozmic Revelation – for the first time in the west…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
11. "Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes". Archived from the original on 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-02-22.

External links

• Darius Cozmic Collection official website