The most recent State of Play from PlayStation revealed a line-up of upcoming games, and one of the most exciting isSaros. Developed by Finnish studio Housemarque, the developer behindReturnal,Sarosis a single-player roguelitethat follows inReturnal’s vein without being an actual sequel.Saroswill use the same elements as its predecessor but introduce an entirely new setting, characters, and upgrade system, as well as a mystery for players to discover.
Taking place on a planet haunted by an eerie eclipse,Sarosfollows a Soltari Enforcer as he battles enemies on an ever-changing landscape, all while searching for someone important. Housemarque hasn’t revealed too much aboutSarosbesides the basic setting and some gameplay details, but more trailers have been confirmed to reveal more information later this year.
Saros 2026 Release Window Explained
The Roguelite Is Likely Over A Year Away
Despite its announcement so early in 2025,Saroswon’t come out until sometime in 2026, as confirmed in theFebruary 2025 State of Playbroadcast. For a AAA title, this timeline isn’t extremely long, especially when compared to other upcoming titles likeThe Elder Scrolls 6,which are sometimes announced years before gameplay footage even appears. More details about the game will be revealed later this year, including an extended gameplay trailer that will reveal more about the situation on Carcosa and what sort of enemies and allies the player will encounter.
Confirmed Platforms For Saros
A PlayStation Exclusive, For Now
So far,Saroshas only been confirmed for release on the PlayStation 5, which makes sense since its reveal trailer debuted at PlayStation’s State of Play. WhileSaroswill definitely be a PlayStation exclusive upon release, PC fans may be able to look forward to playing it on their platform in the future, as other exclusives likeMarvel’s Spider-Manand evenReturnalhave eventually been ported to PC and added to digital storefronts like Steam.
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Based on past patterns, aSarosport might take two to two-and-a-half years to arrive on PC if it does indeed happen. Other games and release dates revealed for the PlayStation at the February 2025 State of Play includeBorderlands 4, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Tides of Annihilation, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, all of which are multi-platform releases.
Everything We Know About Saros’s Story & Gameplay So Far
A Mysterious Planet, An Unknown Goal, & Massive Enemies
The short two-minute cinematic trailer forSarosdidn’t reveal too much about the upcoming game, instead offeringan atmospheric look at what players can look forward to. Beginning with the main character waking up on a beach and walking towards a swirling eclipse, the trailer reveals through voice-over that this moment has happened before and that the enemy rising from the water is not new to the main character. According to the announcement onPlayStation Blog,players will take the role of Arjun Devraj,played by English actor Rahul Kohli(iZombie,Midnight Mass).
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Devraj is a Soltari Enforcer, and though what that role means hasn’t yet been revealed, his armor, weapon, and forearm device hint towards a specialized military role.Sarostakes place on “a lost off-world colony on Carcosa under an ominous eclipse.”While the eclipse is scary enough, the trailer also reveals Devraj facing a many-armed enemy, who seems to be inspired by Hindu gods, holding a smaller version of the eclipse in each hand. This gigantic foe may hint at the type of design the rest of the enemies inSaroswill have for players to face.
The world of Carcosa will change every time Devraj dies.
As for what Arjun Devraj is trying to accomplish, the blog post only reveals that he “will stop at nothing to find who he is looking for.”This vague statement could meanDevraj is searching for a family member or close friend, but it seems likely that he will be searching for a child, as the blog post hinted at the story ofSarosfocusing on what it takes to make a better future and the trailer began with the sound of children’s laughter.
Saroswill follow inReturnal’s footsteps for its gameplay as aroguelike with third-person action, but with a major difference. WhileReturnalhad the main character resurrected after every death,Saroswill upgrade this aspect of the game by making every death valuable with permanent resources and progression. The world of Carcosa will change every time Devraj dies, but since he’ll be able to upgrade his armor and weapons without losing progress, he’ll be able to come back stronger inSaros.
