Saros: Release Date Window, Platforms, And Everything We Know So Far About The Next Housemarque Game

One of the big reveals of the PlayStation February State of Play was a first look at Saros, the next game from developer Housemarque. A spiritual sequel to Returnal, Saros builds on the foundation of that roguelike action game and is described as the "ultimate evolution" of the company's approach to gameplay-first adventures. The debut cinematic trailer for Saros was short, but it did reveal a few details for eagle-eyed viewers. Here's everything we know about the game so far, ahead of its upcoming release.

When will Saros released?

Housemarque has set a release window of 2026 for Saros.

Preorder Saros

Preorders are not yet available for Saros.

Saros trailer

The first trailer for Saros was released during the February State of Play event--check it out below. The trailer spotlights the setting, tone, and story. We think it looks pretty great.

Saros platforms

Saros will launch on PS5, but Housemarque hasn't mentioned a PC release yet. Its previous game, Returnal, did come to PC two years after it first arrived on PS5, and with Sony adopting a multiplatform release strategy, it's likely that Saros will eventually find its way to this platform in the future.

Will Saros be PS5 Pro Enhanced?

Creative director Gregory Louden did confirm during State of Play that Saros will be PS5 Pro-enhanced, although what those exact enhancements are remains to be seen. Housemarque makes some of the best-looking games around, with Returnal being one of the more graphically impressive games on PS5 when it first launched. If that game is any indication, you can probably expect some terrific monster designs and particle effects for days when Saros launches.

Saros story, setting, and characters

Set on the planet Carcosa, Saros puts you in the boots of Arjun Devraj, a powerful Soltari Enforcer who ison the hunt for answers on this lost off-world colony that is currently caught in the shadow of a very ominous eclipse. Housemarque says that it has crafted a haunting story for the game, one full of nightmarish monsters judging by the teaser trailer.

A familiar face

Your eyes are not deceiving you, that is indeed actor Rahul Kohli lending his voice and likeness to Devraj. According to Housemarque, the Midnight Mass actor delivers a "grounded" performance in Saros. "Every time the sun dies, madness reigns, then everything begins again. "But after every death, I always come back stronger," Devraj says in the trailer.

Saros gameplay

You'll have to wait until later this year to get a closer look at the gameplay of Saros, as well as more details on the art, audio, music, and technology that Housemarque is using to develop the game. Housemarque did note that Saros will have permanent resources and progression to help you out should you die during a run, a big difference when compared to Returnal and how each death effectively had you start back at square one.

"After every death you will face a changed world, but in Saros you will be able to choose and permanently upgrade your loadout from an evolving set of weapons and suit upgrades to 'come back stronger' to overcome the challenges you face on Carcosa," Housemarque explained.

Saros screenshots

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