is a compilation of ''Darius''
scrolling shooter
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titles. It was released in Japan for the
Nintendo Switch
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on February 28, 2019, and on
PlayStation 4
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on March 5, 2020. A worldwide release on both platforms followed on June 16, 2020. The Arcade arc of the collection was released in 2021 on Steam.
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'')
* ''Consumer Edition'' (released digitally for Switch and PlayStation 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)
* ''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 {{Infobox video game
, title = G-Darius
, image = G-Darius arcade flyer.jpg
, caption = Promotional flyer
, developer = Taito
, publisher = Taito
, released = Arcade{{vgrelease, JP, June 1997
PlayStation{{vgrelease, JP, April 9, 1998
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HD'' (also including the standard resolution version) and ''
Dariusburst
is a horizontal scrolling shooter developed by Pyramid and published by Taito. Forming part of the ''Darius'' series, it was released for the PlayStation Portable on December 24, 2009. Like previous ''Darius'' games, ''Dariusburst'' is an offbea ...
: Another Chronicle EX+''.
[Darius Cozmic Revelation Official Website](_blank)
/ref> 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''. 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 separate discs/cartridges and further goodies.
** The Switch release of this contains the Game Boy version of ''Sagaia'' as a bonus on the cartridge.
Overview
Almost all of the editions feature different games.
Notes
References
External links
''Darius Cozmic Collection'' official website
{{Darius series
2019 video games
Darius (series)
Nintendo Switch games
PlayStation 4 games
Single-player video games
Horizontally scrolling shooters
Taito games
Square Enix video game compilations
Windows games
Video games developed in Japan
Taito video game compilations