Housemarque, the studio behind the acclaimed 2022 roguelite shooter Returnal, has unveiled its next project: Saros. Starring Rahul Kohli, this PlayStation 5 exclusive is slated for a 2026 release and will feature enhanced visuals on the PS5 Pro.
Unveiled during today's PlayStation State of Play, Saros immediately evokes the signature Housemarque style. Players step into the shoes of Arjun Devraj, a Solatri enforcer investigating a perilous, ever-shifting planet shrouded in eclipse and menaced by a formidable, colossal entity. The game's emphasis on "coming back stronger" and its fiery, bullet-hell-inspired action sequences strongly suggest a continuation of the Returnal formula.
Creative director Gregory Louden describes *Saros* as the "ultimate evolution" of Housemarque's gameplay-focused approach. While a new single-player IP, it builds upon the foundations of *Returnal*'s third-person action.However, Saros introduces key gameplay differences. According to Louden on the PlayStation Blog, a significant departure from Returnal lies in its system of permanent resources and progression. While the world dynamically alters upon player death, players will retain and upgrade their weapons and suits permanently.
Housemarque promises a more extensive gameplay reveal later this year. For a complete rundown of today's PlayStation State of Play announcements, check out our recap.
