Caladrius2/Dark Element Gets December 10 Release Date
Thirteen years after the original Caladrius launched on Xbox 360, the series returns with an evolved Shame Break system and a confirmed release date across three platforms.
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Moss Inc. confirmed on August 27 that the gothic bullet-hell STG Caladrius2/Dark Element will launch December 10. The new series entry releases on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, priced at 5,478 yen for the download version. The announcement also detailed the returning Shame Break system and new gameplay modes.
Moss Inc. confirmed the December 10 release date on August 27, moving the title from its previously announced winter window to a specific day. The game is a completely new entry in the Caladrius series, which began as an Xbox 360 title in 2013 and later saw the arcade version Caladrius AC and the expanded Caladrius BLAZE.
The Shame Break system returns in evolved form. When the player craft takes a certain amount of damage, the character's outfit changes and cut-in effects appear. The system also works against enemies. Caladrius2/Dark Element supports Synchro Play, where one player controls two crafts, and includes online rankings, replays, a Boss Rush mode, and an Element Mode for replaying stages with random Element Shoots.
The story mode follows 8 characters across 6 fully voiced stages. The Steam store page flags the game as adult-only due to mild sexual expressions and partial nudity. Physical editions for PS5 and Nintendo Switch include a standard version at 6,578 yen and a special edition at 12,980 yen with an original soundtrack, bonus booklet, metal card, and replaceable jacket.
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