Darius Cozmic Collection Explained

Darius Cozmic Collection
Developer:	M2
Series:	Darius
Released:	Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 4Windows
Platforms:	Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows
Genre:	Scrolling shooter
Modes:	Single-player, multiplayer

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.

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
Darius -New Version-	Arcade
Darius -Extra Version-	Arcade
Darius II -Dual Screen Version-	Arcade
Sagaia -Version 1-	Arcade
Sagaia -Version 2-	Arcade
Darius Gaiden	Arcade
Darius II	Sega Mega Drive (JPN)
Sagaia	Sega Genesis (US)		via patch on Switch^[11]	via patch on Switch
Sagaia	Master System (EU)
Darius Twin	Super Famicom (JPN)
Darius Twin	Super NES (US)
Darius Force	Super Famicom (JPN)
Super Nova	Super NES (US)		via patch on Switch	via patch on Switch
Darius Alpha	PC Engine (JPN)
Darius Plus	PC Engine (JPN)		via patch on Switch	via patch on Switch
Sagaia	Game Boy	Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)		Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only)					(Switch physical only)
G-Darius	Arcade
G-Darius HD	Arcade
G-Darius ver. 2	Arcade
G-Darius ver. 2 HD	Arcade
G-Darius	PlayStation (JPN)
Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+	Arcade
Darius -Extra Version-	Sega Mega Drive (Japan)				Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC

External links

• Darius Cozmic Collection official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Console launch June 16 in the west. Gematsu. 10 June 2020. June 10, 2020.
2. Web site: Darius Cozmic Collection Steam Store Page . 2024-03-07 . Steam.
3. https://www.siliconera.com/darius-series-headed-to-nintendo-switch-as-darius-cozmic-collection Darius Series Headed To Nintendo Switch As Darius Cozmic Collection - Siliconera
4. https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/3987 Darius Cozmic Collection Digital Release News - Taito
5. https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/releases-2/darius-cozmic-collection/ Darius Cozmic Collection - Strictly Limited Games
6. https://www.gematsu.com/2019/11/darius-cozmic-collection-ps4-and-switch-limited-print-physical-editions-announced-for-the-west Darius Cozmic Collection PS4 and Switch limited print physical editions announced for the west - Gematsu
7. https://darius.jp/revelation/ Darius Cozmic Revelation Official Website
8. Web site: October 9, 2020. Darius Cozmic Revelation launches February 25, 2021 in Japan. Gematsu. October 10, 2020.
9. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Darius Cozmic Revelation G-Darius HD Update Reveal. YouTube.
10. 1364923006909362179. RealStrictlyLTD. Now included in every Strictly Limited Switch copy of the Darius Cozmic Revelation – for the first time in the west…. 25 February 2021.
11. https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/4276 Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes