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Moss Inc. has confirmed a December 10 release for the new bullet-hell STG Caladrius2/Dark Element across PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The studio has also been linked to the Jeff the Killer film adaptation as a producer, but no director, cast, or release date is set.

Synthesized from 5 Yomimono stories · updated Sep 3

Moss Inc. has spent 2026 building toward the winter launch of Caladrius2/Dark Element, the first entirely new entry in the Caladrius series in 13 years. The studio confirmed the release date on August 27, setting the game for December 10 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Pricing was announced at 5,478 yen for the download version, with the earlier announcement also listing a standard package at 5,980 yen and a special edition at 11,800 yen, both excluding tax. The Steam version is published by H2 INTERACTIVE, and the game carries a CERO D rating for ages 17 and up.

The new title brings back the series' signature Shame Break system, where clothing tears during battle, and adds new gameplay modes. Confirmed modes include Story Mode, Arcade Mode, and Gallery. Alex Martin, a protagonist from the prior game, appears as a playable character. The game's aesthetics, described in the press release as reaching their peak, point to the return of the Shame Break mechanic.

Outside the Caladrius series, Moss Inc. is attached as a producer to a feature-length film adaptation of the internet horror character Jeff the Killer. The project is in development with creator-driven studio Tongal and TikTok creator Savanah Moss, who will produce alongside Mark Korshak and Michael McKay. No director, screenwriter, cast, or release date has been announced for the film.

Key facts

Caladrius2/Dark Element release date
December 10 (year not specified in the story, but announced on August 27, 2026)
Platforms for Caladrius2/Dark Element
PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam
Download price for Caladrius2/Dark Element
5,478 yen
Steam publisher for Caladrius2/Dark Element
H2 INTERACTIVE
CERO rating for Caladrius2/Dark Element
CERO D (ages 17 and up)
Confirmed game modes in Caladrius2/Dark Element
Story Mode, Arcade Mode, and Gallery
Playable character in Caladrius2/Dark Element
Alex Martin, a protagonist from the prior game
Jeff the Killer film producers
Savanah Moss, Mark Korshak, and Michael McKay

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