{{update|date=April 2020}} {{Infobox video game | collapsible = | state = | italic title = | title = Darius Cozmic Collection | image = Darius_Cozmic_Collection_-_Regular_Switch_Edition_Cover.jpg | alt = Darius Cozmic Collection Cover Image | caption = | developer = M2 | publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|Taito|WW|ININ Games}} | series = ''Darius'' | engine = | released = '''Nintendo Switch'''{{Video game release|JP|February 28, 2019|WW|June 16, 2020}}'''PlayStation 4'''{{Video game release|JP|March 5, 2020|WW|June 16, 2020}}'''Windows'''{{Video game release|WW|November 17, 2021 ''(Arcade)''}} | platforms = Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows |genre = Scrolling shooter |modes = Single-player, multiplayer }}
{{nihongo foot|'''''Darius Cozmic Collection'''''|ダライアス コズミックコレクション|Daraiasu Kozumikku Korekushon|group=lower-alpha|lead=yes}} 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2020/06/darius-cozmic-collection-arcade-and-console-launch-june-16-in-the-west|title=Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Console launch June 16 in the west|website=Gematsu|date=10 June 2020|accessdate=June 10, 2020|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200258/https://www.gematsu.com/2020/06/darius-cozmic-collection-arcade-and-console-launch-june-16-in-the-west|url-status=live}}</ref> The Arcade arc of the collection was released in 2021 on Steam.<ref name="taito.co.jp">{{Cite web |title=Darius Cozmic Collection Steam Store Page |url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638330/Darius_Cozmic_Collection_Arcade/ |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Steam |archive-date=2024-03-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240307221241/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638330/Darius_Cozmic_Collection_Arcade/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
== 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'')<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/darius-series-headed-to-nintendo-switch-as-darius-cozmic-collection |title=Darius Series Headed To Nintendo Switch As Darius Cozmic Collection - Siliconera |date=2 July 2018 |access-date=2019-11-22 |archive-date=2020-05-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528203745/https://www.siliconera.com/darius-series-headed-to-nintendo-switch-as-darius-cozmic-collection/ |url-status=live }}</ref> * ''Consumer Edition'' (released digitally for Switch and PlayStation 4)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/3987 |title=Darius Cozmic Collection Digital Release News - Taito |access-date=2019-11-22 |archive-date=2019-11-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122031354/https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/3987 |url-status=live }}</ref> * ''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)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/releases-2/darius-cozmic-collection/ |title=Darius Cozmic Collection - Strictly Limited Games |access-date=2019-11-22 |archive-date=2019-12-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221212258/https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/releases-2/darius-cozmic-collection/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2019/11/darius-cozmic-collection-ps4-and-switch-limited-print-physical-editions-announced-for-the-west |title=Darius Cozmic Collection PS4 and Switch limited print physical editions announced for the west - Gematsu |date=22 November 2019 |access-date=2020-03-19 |archive-date=2020-03-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319093820/https://www.gematsu.com/2019/11/darius-cozmic-collection-ps4-and-switch-limited-print-physical-editions-announced-for-the-west |url-status=live }}</ref> * ''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+''.<ref name="sequel">{{Cite web |url=https://darius.jp/revelation/ |title=Darius Cozmic Revelation Official Website |access-date=2020-06-28 |archive-date=2020-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626194003/https://darius.jp/revelation/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=October 9, 2020|title=Darius Cozmic Revelation launches February 25, 2021 in Japan|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2020/10/darius-cozmic-revelation-launches-february-25-2021-in-japan|work=Gematsu|accessdate=October 10, 2020|archive-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516044811/https://www.gematsu.com/2020/10/darius-cozmic-revelation-launches-february-25-2021-in-japan|url-status=live}}</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''.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211210/QL04gwIlCq4 Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210319081803/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL04gwIlCq4 Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL04gwIlCq4|title=Darius Cozmic Revelation {{!}} G-Darius HD Update Reveal|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> A standalone port of G-Darius HD was released to Steam in the same year.<ref name="taito.co.jp" />
=== 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.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1364923006909362179|user=RealStrictlyLTD|title=Now included in every Strictly Limited Switch copy of the Darius Cozmic Revelation – for the first time in the west…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. -->|date=25 February 2021}}</ref>
== Overview == Almost all of the editions feature different games. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" style="font-weight:bold;" | ! colspan="4" style="font-weight:bold;" |Japan ! colspan="4" style="font-weight:bold;" |International |- ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Title ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Original platform ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Standard Edition ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Consumer Edition ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Special Edition !''Darius Cozmic Revelation'' ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Arcade Edition ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Console Edition ! style="font-weight:bold;" | International Edition !''Darius Cozmic Revelation'' |- | ''Darius -Old Version-'' | Arcade | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius -New Version-'' | Arcade | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius -Extra Version-'' | Arcade | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius II -Dual Screen Version-'' | Arcade | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Sagaia -Version 1-'' | Arcade | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Sagaia -Version 2-'' | Arcade | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius Gaiden'' | Arcade | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius II'' | Sega Mega Drive (JPN) | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Sagaia'' | Sega Genesis (US) | | {{Check mark|15}} via patch on Switch<ref name="patchnotes">{{Cite web |url=https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/4276 |title=Taito - Darius Cozmic Collection February update notes |access-date=2020-02-22 |archive-date=2020-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311100745/https://www.taito.co.jp/mob/news/4276 |url-status=live }}</ref> | {{Check mark|15}} via patch on Switch<ref name="patchnotes" /> | | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Sagaia'' | Master System (EU) | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius Twin'' | Super Famicom (JPN) | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius Twin'' | Super NES (US) | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius Force'' | Super Famicom (JPN) | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Super Nova'' | Super NES (US) | | {{Check mark|15}} via patch on Switch<ref name="patchnotes" /> | {{Check mark|15}} via patch on Switch<ref name="patchnotes" /> | | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius Alpha'' | PC Engine (JPN) | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Darius Plus'' | PC Engine (JPN) | | {{Check mark|15}} via patch on Switch<ref name="patchnotes" /> | {{Check mark|15}} via patch on Switch<ref name="patchnotes" /> | | | {{Check mark|15}} | {{Check mark|15}} | |- | ''Sagaia'' | Game Boy | {{Check mark|15}}Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only) | | {{Check mark|15}}Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC (Switch only) | | | | |{{Check mark|15}} (Switch physical only) |- | ''G-Darius'' |Arcade | | | |{{Check mark|15}} | | | |{{Check mark|15}} |- | ''G-Darius HD'' |Arcade | | | |{{Check mark|15}} | | | |{{Check mark|15}} |- | ''G-Darius ver. 2'' |Arcade | | | |{{Check mark|15}} | | | |{{Check mark|15}} |- | ''G-Darius ver. 2 HD'' |Arcade | | | |{{Check mark|15}} | | | |{{Check mark|15}} |- | ''G-Darius'' |PlayStation (JPN) | | | |{{Check mark|15}} | | | |{{Check mark|15}} |- | ''Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+'' |Arcade | | | |{{Check mark|15}} | | | |{{Check mark|15}} |- | ''Darius -Extra Version-'' |Sega Mega Drive (Japan) | | | |{{Check mark|15}}Amazon Prime Day Bonus DLC | | | | |}
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==External links== * [https://darius.jp/cozmic/ ''Darius Cozmic Collection'' official website]
{{Darius series}}
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