Caladrius2/Dark Element Launches This Winter, 13 Years After Series Debut
Moss announced on August 7, 2026, that the 2D bullet hell shooter Caladrius2/Dark Element will launch this winter for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game is a completely new entry in the Caladrius series, arriving 13 years after the original title first appeared. Pricing is set at 5,980 yen for the standard package version, 11,800 yen for the special edition, and 4,980 yen for the download version, all excluding tax. The Steam version will be published by H2 INTERACTIVE. A teaser PV and official website were released alongside the announcement. The game is rated CERO D, for ages 17 and up. The previous entry, Caladrius BLAZE, holds a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, with 88% of 335 user reviews positive at the time of writing. Game modes confirmed for the new title include Story Mode, Arcade Mode, and Gallery. The press release describes the aesthetics of taking a hit as reaching their peak, suggesting the series' signature Shame Break system, where clothing tears during battle, may return. Alex Martin, a protagonist from the prior game, appears as a playable character.