Developed by M2 in collaboration with publisher Taito, Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade launches for Windows through Steam on November 17, 2021.

The classic shoot-em-up compilation Darius Cozmic Arcade bundles Darius (1986), Darius II (1989), Sagaia (1989), and Darius Gaiden (1994), with multi-montor support, as well as Quick Save & Load. Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade is also available for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Zuntata's 1997 arrangement album "Darius Omnibus I - Generation" shipped on compact disc with Strictly Limited Collector's Edition fo the game. The ten-track album is streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.

Preorders for the Gradius II vinyl soundtrack are available through distributors Light in the Attic in Seattle, Black Screen Records in Germany, and HighScore Records in France.


From the product page:

Darius is one of the pioneers of arcade side-scrolling shoot 'em up games, first released in 1986 in a custom, 3 screen cabinet featuring in-seat bass speakers to deliver the impact of the game direct to the player! The aquatically themed, giant robotic fish bosses and Zuntata-composed soundscapes captured the hearts and minds of arcade goes everywhere, and now Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade brings 4 of those titles (total 7 versions) from the Darius arcade series, each with added features, some exclusive to Steam...

Black Screen Records - DARIUS II (Original Soundtrack) by Hisayoshi Ogura

Light in the Attic - Darius II (Original Video Game Soundtrack)

HighScore Records - Darius II (Original Video Game Soundtrack)