SAROS is developer Housemarque’s next announced title, their last being the sci-fi shooter Returnal for PlayStation 5 and PC. Like Returnal, SAROS is a third-person shooter that’s designed to test your skill levels and keep you coming back for more. You play as Arjun Devraj, a Soltari soldier on the world of Carcosa, which is under an eerie perpetual eclipse. The trailer shows off lots of shooting and dodging in its bullet-hell combat capped off with some giant bosses. Something called the Second Chance system allows you to grow stronger every run, and permanent upgrades carry over when you die. Housemarque is claiming that although they have similar gameplay, SAROS has no story relationship with Returnal and is a brand new IP.

SAROS releases for PlayStation 5 on March 20, 2026. Check out the reveal trailer below:

SAROS is the next action game from Housemarque coming to PS5 and PS5 Pro in 2026. Wishlist Now. Arjun Devraj (Rahul Kohli), a Soltari enforcer, fights to survive on the lost colony of Carcosa under an ominous eclipse. Shape shifting biomes and hostile ruins set the stage for a fast-paced, cinematic action experience where every encounter demands precision and adaptability.

Combat unfolds as a fluid dance of dodges, shields, and parries, paired with a high-tech arsenal built of human and alien weaponry. Master enemy patterns, evolve your strategy, and face off against spectacular bosses that push every skill to the edge.

Death is not the end, with permanent upgrades, evolving equipment and the “Second Chance” system that allows you to always come back stronger.

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