Saros: Release date, story, trailers & everything we know

Housemarque has lifted the curtain on Saros, a brand-new IP coming exclusively to PlayStation.

The reveal introduced players to Arjun Devraj’s journey across the shifting planet of Karkosa, with both cinematic story beats and a first look at gameplay. It is still early in development, but we already know what to expect from the studio’s follow-up to Returnal.

Here’s everything we know so far about Saros.

Release date

Saros is set to launch on April 30, 2026, which was confirmed during The Game Awards 2025.

The game’s been pushed back by about a month. Before this, it was scheduled for March 20, 2026, based on the September 24 State of Play.

The game will come out for PS5 and PS5 Pro. No word of PC, Xbox, or Switch ports yet.

Story

Details revealed via a PlayStation Blog post tease that Saros will be a “haunting story” about a lost off-world colony called Carcosa. The colony is shadowed by an “ominous eclipse” that will likely be pivotal to the game’s story.

Players will take control of Arjun Devraj (Rahul Kohli), a “powerful Soltari Enforcer who will stop at nothing to find who he is looking for.”

The narrative will combine a detailed, character-focused story with an exploration of the lengths humanity will go to to “create a new future.”

Gameplay

Housemarque’s Saros follows Arjun Devraj across the shifting planet of Karkosa. It builds on Returnal with faster combat, haunting environments, and a story rooted in survival and discovery.

Shields and counterattacks

The Soltari Shield is key. Holding it absorbs incoming fire, and stored energy can be unleashed through Eclipse weapons for powerful counterattacks.

Holologs and lore

Exploration reveals Soltari Holologs, massive projections that share fragments of Karkosa’s past. They turn hidden spaces into story moments that expand the mystery.

Second Chance system

Death does not always mean the end. The Second Chance mechanic revives you instantly on first death and forms part of the game’s permanent progression.

Boss encounters

Bosses tower over arenas with designs that combine gold, fire, and monstrous forms. Battles fill the screen with energy waves, forcing you to master shields and positioning.

Trailers

At The Game Awards, a new trailer dropped that gives us a closer look at the game’s story and combat.

Meanwhile, the cinematic trailer announcing Saros was dropped during the February State of Play PlayStation event.

While gameplay details were scarce, this footage did show off a desolate and terrifying new world, some big enemies, and more.

On September 24, we got a closer look at Saros’ gameplay mechanics during a State of Play:

We expect to see more videos detailing the game arriving in the coming months, so be sure to check back in as we keep you updated on all the latest news regarding PlayStation’s brand-new IP, Saros.