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Saros

In this fast-paced, cinematic action game and spiritual successor to Returnal, you fight your way through mysterious, dreamlike landscapes littered with ancient ruins and alien technology. You’ll need to master electrifying bullet ballet combat, as you overcome ferocious enemies and spectacular boss fights.

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Saros
Action
Adventure
Shooter
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 91%
Released
April 30, 2026
ESRB
Teen / Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Housemarque
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Engine
Proprietary
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In this fast-paced, cinematic action game and spiritual successor to Returnal, you fight your way through mysterious, dreamlike landscapes littered with ancient ruins and alien technology. You’ll need to master electrifying bullet ballet combat, as you overcome ferocious enemies and spectacular boss fights.

Number of Players
Single-player
PS5 Release Date
March 20, 2026
Platform(s)
PlayStation 5
Number of Players
Single-player

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Arjun Devraj looking concerned in Saros.
One Saros Trick Will Melt Every Boss In The Entire Game

A major boss is the final challenge of every biome in Saros, but adjusting your strategy in one simple way can trivialize every single one.

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Saros: Best Weapons Tier Guide

Saros has a range of incredible weapons for a variety of different playstyles, and selecting the right one can be make or break.

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Saros: Best Carcosan Modifiers & When To Use Them

If you're struggling to take down one of Saros's challenging bosses, the built-in Carcosan Modifier system will help you throttle difficulty.

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Saros: Best Armor Matrix Upgrades To Grab First

Armor Matrix upgrades are absolutely essential to your success in Saros and facing the Eclipse, and it may be overwhelming to know what to prioritize.

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Saros: How To Beat The Prophet (Boss Guide)

The Prophet is the first major test of skill in Saros, and sets the stage for what players can expect from boss encounters thereafter.

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Arjun looking down at something in Saros, his face bathed in a red glow.
Is Saros Easier Than Returnal?

Returnal gained a reputation for being unapproachable because of its unforgiving difficulty, but has Housemarque repeated this with Saros?

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Arjun looking out at Shattered Rise in Saros, with the biome's name superimposed in orange letters.
Saros Shattered Rise Guide: Biome 1 Tips & Strategies

Saros throws you into the fray with an excursion through Carcosa's Shattered Rise region, but knowing some basic strategies will get you through.

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Arjun gazes at a red holo recording in Saros
Saros Review: Spellbinding Sci-Fi in an Action Roguelite for All-Comers

Housemarque's newest roguelite is ultimately a safer counterpart to Returnal, but the studio's talent for sci-fi storytelling remains second to none.

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Saros: Release Date, Platforms, Gameplay, & Story Details

Saros, the newest title by Housemarque, will take players to a hostile planet with a deadly eclipse where every death allows them to grow stronger.

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After Gameplay Reveal, I Hope SAROS Doesn't Learn From Returnal's Mistakes

Some features from Returnal were considered the game's downfall, but SAROS needs them to be successful, and it shouldn't go easy on players.

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Housemarque’s Saros Looks Like A Returnal Sequel: Here Are The Features It Should Bring Back

Saros is Housemarque's exciting follow-up to Returnal, and it promises to bring back some of its best features while introducing exciting new ones.

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