Housemarque Unveils Saros, a New PlayStation 5 Title for 2026
Housemarque, the studio behind the acclaimed roguelite shooter Returnal, has announced its next project: Saros. Starring Rahul Kohli, this new single-player action game is slated for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, with enhanced features for the PS5 Pro.
Unveiled during the recent PlayStation State of Play, Saros retains the signature Housemarque style. Players take on the role of Arjun Devraj, a Solatri enforcer investigating a perilous, ever-changing planet shrouded in an eclipse and threatened by a formidable, colossal entity. The game's emphasis on "coming back stronger" and its fiery, bullet-hell-inspired action strongly suggest a roguelite structure reminiscent of Returnal.
Creative director Gregory Louden describes Saros as the "ultimate evolution" of Housemarque's gameplay-focused philosophy. While a new IP, it expands upon the third-person action established in Returnal.
However, Saros introduces significant gameplay differences. According to Louden's PlayStation Blog post, a key divergence from Returnal lies in its system of permanent progression. While the game world dynamically alters upon player death, players will retain and permanently upgrade their weapons and equipment.
Housemarque promises a more extensive gameplay reveal later this year. For a complete overview of the PlayStation State of Play announcements, check out our comprehensive recap.
