SAROS - PlayStation 5 | Sony Interactive Entertainment

Name: SAROS - PlayStation 5
Uploaded: 2026-06-03T13:46:15-06:00
Duration: 1 min 54 s
Description: Discover a dark, personal story of a man bound to a world that corrupts everything it touches. Set on the shape-shifting planet Carcosa, SAROS is a standalone cinematic action experience from Housemarque. The story follows Arjun Devraj, a haunted Soltari enforcer driven by loss, regret and an unrelenting need for answers.

Features

Enter a World Shaped By The Eclipse - Experience a dark, atmospheric world transformed by cosmic forces. SAROS takes place on Carcosa, a haunting, ever-changing planet where ancient structures, fallen civilizations and alien environments shift after every death. Featuring dramatic lighting, neon-infused VFX and vast, surreal landscapes, SAROS has been built from the ground up for PlayStation®5 consoles, with enhanced performance and visuals on PlayStation®5 Pro. Alongside its gorgeous presentation, SAROS introduces new progression systems, worldchanging mechanics and deeper storytelling woven directly into the action.
Master Bullet Ballet Combat Face - Carcosa’s hostile inhabitants using Housemarque’s signature bullet ballet. a fluid, fastpaced blend of dodging, parrying, shielding and projectile-heavy combat. Mix weapons, power abilities and corruption-driven modifiers to craft your own evolving playstyle. Build a growing arsenal and unlock devastating upgrades as you fight to survive the Eclipse’s ever-changing challenges.
Take a Cinematic, Emotional Journey - Arjun’s story goes far beyond defeating his enemies. Haunted by loss and driven by unanswered questions, he is forced to confront the deepest parts of his past as the Eclipse distorts reality around him. With each run, he draws closer to the truth, and further into the psychological unravelling of the crew he once trusted. Can he break the cycle, or is he destined to lose himself to the madness?
Stunning Graphics and Gameplay - Explore shape-shifting biomes transformed by the Eclipse after every death. Discover dreamlike alien architecture, collapsed civilizations and mysterious landmarks. Uncover hidden routes, secret rooms and environmental storytelling woven into every area. Engage with the crew of Echelon IV between runs to track progression and unlock new upgrades.
Evolve Through Relentless Combat - Engage in intense projectile-focused fights using dodge, parry, shield and mobility skills. Combine weapon mods, power abilities and corruption effects to evolve your loadout. Build up permanent progression through unlockable upgrades, skill paths and gear enhancements. Face spectacular boss encounters that test precision, timing and situational awareness.
A Dark Unconventional Story of Reality and Loss - Uncover a layered, psychological narrative shaped by cosmic horror and broken memory. Return to the Passage between runs - a hub where trust fractures and paranoia spreads. Witness allies succumb to fear, visions and hallucinations influenced by the Eclipse. Go beyond the action to piece together a haunting story about identity, sacrifice and the cost of power.
PlayStation 5 Console Features - Feel the intensity of battle; haptic feedback recreates every impact, weapon vibration and environmental disturbance through the DualSense® wireless controller. Shape your arsenal; adaptive triggers reflect the evolving tension and recoil of corrupted weaponry as the Eclipse alters Arjun’s capabilities.
Appreciate the power of the PlayStation®5 console; near-instant load times let you jump straight back into the fight after every death. Explore surreal, atmospheric environments brought to life with stunning visual clarity, from neon-soaked ruins to distorted alien landscapes.
Tempest 3D AudioTech: immerse yourself in Carcosa as spatial audio reveals lurking threats, incoming projectiles and shifting voices of the Eclipse all around you. 3D Audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. Set-up required.

Product Description

Discover a dark, personal story of a man bound to a world that corrupts everything it touches. Set on the shape-shifting planet Carcosa, SAROS is a standalone cinematic action experience from Housemarque. The story follows Arjun Devraj, a haunted Soltari enforcer driven by loss, regret and an unrelenting need for answers.

Drawn into Carcosa’s violent beauty and cosmic horrors, Arjun searches for the truth behind the Eclipse: a sinister force that distorts the world, and everyone within it. As he fights his way across Carcosa’s mysterious biomes, Arjun’s journey pulls him deeper into a fallen civilisation, towards unsettling truths about his own past. Along the way, he will encounter unlikely allies, fractured bonds and revelations far more devastating than he imagined.

In-Depth Look

Come back stronger

With the 'Second Chance' feature you’ll be revived instantly on your first death, helping you get straight back into the action. Beyond that, you can permanently augment your loadout from an evolving set of weapons and upgrades to overcome the challenges you face on Carcosa.

Bullet ballet, evolved

Unleash a high-tech arsenal of weaponry as you dodge, shield and parry enemy attacks in a fluid, flow-state-inducing dance. Combine abilities and learn the attack patterns of your enemies to gain the upper hand, even when the odds seem stacked against you.

Constantly evolving

After every run you’ll face a changed world. The permanent resources you gain will ensure this world yields to you, but the corrupting influence of the Eclipse touches every crevice of this shapeshifting world, revealing new paths through each biome and awakening a madness within everyone and everything.

Build your strength

Return to the Passage between runs to track your permanent progression and meet an ensemble cast of characters. As your crew from Echelon IV begin to succumb to the madness brought on by the Eclipse, you’ll start to question who can still be trusted among the people you once relied on.

Otherworldly sound design

Rich details of Carcosa and its inhabitants come to life with atmospheric, sci-fi-inspired 3D audio soundscapes, punctuated by a dark electronic musical score from two-time Grammy Award-winning composer Sam Slater.

Power in your hands

Feel the corrupting experience of Carcosa through the DualSense® wireless controller’s adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, as Arjun’s memories, suit and weaponry evolve with the powerful corruption effects of the Eclipse.

Specs

General

Brand Name	Sony Interactive Entertainment

Gameplay

Number of Players	1
Online Multiplayer	false
Co-op Mode	false
Perspective	3rd Person
Genre	Action

Compatability

Compatible Platforms	PlayStation 5

Fandom

Publisher Name	Sony Interactive Entertainment
Developer Name	Sony Interactive Entertainment

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of game is Saros?

Saros is a third-person action game that combines high-speed "bullet hell" combat with roguelite progression. It is developed by Housemarque, the creators of Returnal, and is described as the "ultimate evolution" of their gameplay-first philosophy.

When is the release date for SAROS?

The game is scheduled to launch globally on April 30, 2026.

On which platforms can I play Saros?

Saros is a PlayStation 5 exclusive and is specifically enhanced for the PlayStation 5 Pro. There are currently no official plans for a PC or PlayStation 4 release.

Who is the main character SAROS?

Players take on the role of Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer voiced by and modeled after actor Rahul Kohli. Arjun is part of the Echelon IV crew investigating a lost off-world colony.

Where does the SAROS take place?

The story is set on Carcosa, a hostile, shape-shifting planet caught in the shadow of a mysterious and ominous eclipse. The planet’s geography and environmental hazards change after every death cycle.

How does combat work in SAROS?

Combat features a "bullet ballet" style involving fast movement, dodges, and precise shooting. New mechanics include the Soltari Shield (activated with R1), which allows you to run into projectiles to absorb energy, and Carcosan Power Weapons, which discharge that harvested energy back at enemies. There is also a timed Parry mechanic to reflect projectiles.

Does Saros have multiplayer or co-op?

No, Saros is strictly a single-player experience with no local or online multiplayer elements.