1h ago
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.
Jul 17
Polyarc released "Moss: The Forgotten Relic" on July 17, 2026, for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The complete edition bundles the original "Moss" (2018), "Moss: Book II" (2022), and the additional content "Twilight Garden" into a single seamless package. Previously a VR-exclusive series, this version plays on a standard screen without a headset. The player takes the role of a "Reader" who guides the mouse protagonist Quill through diorama-like stages, solving environmental puzzles and battling magical threats called Arcane Creatures. New cutscenes, camera work, and visual updates have been added, along with platform-specific optimizations. The music is composed by Jason Graves, known for "Dead Space." Prices vary by store between 2,300 yen and 2,350 yen (tax included). A limited-time 10 percent launch sale is running on Steam, and bundles with "Stray," "Mina: The Hollower," and the original soundtrack are also available. The "Moss" series has won over 160 awards and nominations, including recognition at The Game Awards and BAFTA.
Jun 12
Developer TANGEKITAN will release the exploration-based adventure game 'Moss Palace Parade' on Steam on July 17. The game follows a girl who wakes up without memories in a decayed research facility overgrown with vegetation, and players explore the space to unravel the mysteries of the world and the protagonist. The game uses full CG visuals blending Gothic architecture, sci-fi structures, and ruins, with an estimated playtime of about one hour.