What a nice surprise! After Returnal, Housemarque took advantage of a State of Play conference on February 12, 2025 to unveil Saros, its new third-person action game, scheduled for PS5 in 2026. Presented as an evolution of the gameplay introduced in Returnal, this title offers a renewed experience, in keeping with the studio's characteristic approach. The announcement was accompanied by a cinematic trailer, giving a first glimpse of its universe.
Saros takes place on Carcosa, a lost colony plunged under an ominous eclipse. The player takes on the role of Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer determined to find a mysterious person. Housemarque describes the title as " an emotional and powerful character study that explores the cost of creating a new future ". Rahul Kohli(Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher) lends his features and voice to Arjun, bringing an extra dimension to the game's story.
One of the main changes compared to Returnal is the way progression is managed. Unlike its predecessor, Saros incorporates permanent resources and a progression system that allows players to retain and improve their equipment after each death. Housemarque emphasizes that " every death will be precious ", as it will change the environment and offer new strategic opportunities.
A first glimpse of the extended gameplay is expected later this year. In the meantime, we return to Returnal, with Gwendoline Christie. To your joysticks!
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