Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 5
30th Apr 2026 — $69.99
30th Apr 2026 — £69.99
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- Controller Support
- Feature Support
- Official Site
- playstation.com
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Reviews
Review Saros (PS5) - Housemarque at the Peak of Its Powers with Its Best Game Yet
Rahul breaker
The thing about Housemarque is it makes some of the gamiest games in the AAA space, and that's a gift among big budget titles that play it so safe they start to feel a bit homogenous. With Returnal, the Finnish studio released the biggest game it had ever made. However, despite a substantial backing from Sony and a stronger focus on...
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Saros Guides
Guide Saros Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Everything You Need to Know
All you need to know about Saros
In this Saros guide, we take you through the basics of the game to ensure you're best prepared to meet its challenges. That includes finding collectibles, how to use Carcosan Modifiers, and how to get all Trophies. Collectibles: Throughout your journey across Carcosa, you will find a handful of collectibles that
Guide Saros: Best Carcosan Modifiers for All Playstyles
All you need to know about Carcosan Modifiers in Saros
Carcosan Modifiers allow Saros to be a very flexible game; using this system, you can make it easier for yourself or, if you want to, much more difficult. As part of our Saros guide, we're going to explain all you need to know about Carcosan Modifiers so you can decide what works for you...
Guide Saros: Can You Save and Quit?
Can you resume a run after quitting?
If you're playing Saros, you'll know that it's a run-based game in which you go through a series of environments and survive as long as you can. But can you save and quit the game without losing any progress? As part of our Saros guide, we're going to tell you all about saving, quitting, and mid-run progress...
Guide Saros PS5 Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Saros
In this Saros Trophy roadmap, we're going to explain how to get the Platinum Trophy in this PS5 exclusive shooter. As part of our Saros guide, we're going to tell you about every Trophy in the game, as well as their descriptions and how to unlock each one. Beware: Hidden Trophies and their descriptions are...
Guide Saros: How to Parry and Get Better at Parrying
How parrying works in Saros
In Saros, one tool in your arsenal that'll become essential later on is the parry. How does parrying work, and when can you do it? As part of our Saros guide, we're going to explain how to parry. How to Parry in Saros: Parrying in Saros is not unlocked until you're a fair way into the game. After exploring Blighted...
Guide Saros: 9 Essential Tips to Improve Your Runs and Live Longer
Tips and advice for beginner players
The main bulk of your time playing Saros will be while you're out in the world, on a run through the game's various biomes and trying to make more and more progress. To begin with, you might come up against some struggles, as this is a challenging game that can be difficult as you get used to how it plays. As...
Guide Saros: How to Enter Nightmare Gates
All you need to know about Nightmare Gates in Saros
In Saros, if you want to collect all Trophies and get the platinum, you'll need to know about Nightmare Gates. The Trophy named Nightmare Strands requires that you enter every one and beat them all, but what are these things and how do you enter them? As part of our
Guide Saros: How to Break Yellow Barriers
How to get past yellow barriers in Saros
In Saros, you might sometimes find yellow or gold barriers that are seemingly impossible to pass. How can you break these yellow barriers? As part of our Saros guide, we're going to explain how to break yellow barriers. How to Break Yellow Barriers in Saros: Throughout Saros, you'll come across red...
Guide Saros: What Is the Eclipse?
Everything you need to know about the Eclipse in Saros
A core part of what makes Saros unique is the Eclipse — a key part of the game's aesthetic, but also a key part of its gameplay. But what exactly is the Eclipse, and what does it do? As part of our Saros guide, we're going to explain all about the Eclipse. What Is the Eclipse in Saros?:...
Guide Saros: Is It Connected to Returnal?
Are Saros and Returnal related?
Is Saros connected to Returnal in any way? Housemarque's latest game shares a few things in common with Returnal, but you might be curious just how closely related the two titles are. As part of our Saros guide, we're going to outline if there's a connection between Saros and Returnal. Is Saros Connected to...
Guide Saros: How to Use Jump Pads
How to use those circular pads on the ground in Saros
In Saros, you'll quickly come across some mysterious circular areas on the ground. At first, they don't do anything, but how do you actually use them? As part of our Saros guide, we're going to explain how Jump Pads work. How to Use Jump Pads in Saros: Those gold circles you find on the...
Guide Saros: How to Find Audio Logs, Text Logs, and Holo Logs
All you need to know about collectibles in Saros
In Saros, you may come across a handful of collectibles, but due to the somewhat randomised nature of the game, you also may not. If you're at all confused about how and where to find these items — Audio Logs, Text Logs, and Holo Logs — that's where this page comes in. As part of our Saros guide,...
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Saros News
News Housemarque Hints Its Next PS5 Game Could Be Smaller Than Saros
"There are interesting opportunities we'd like to look at"
Sony studio Housemarque says it fully feels like a PlayStation first-party now it’s shipped its first game since being acquired in 2021. Fans will know the Finnish outfit has been a long-time PS Studios partner, but it wasn’t officially added to the Japanese giant’s roster until after...
News Saros Adds Photo Mode and New PS5 Trophies to Make You Use It
Patch 1.005.1 available to download now
Housemarque has updated Saros to version number 1.005.1 with a Photo Mode that also adds a DLC Trophy Pack to its roguelike shooter. The new update is available to download now. On the team's website, the patch notes speak of a Photo Mode with the usual camera controls, lens, lighting, and image tweaks, and...
News We Still Don't Know Sales Figures, But Saros PS5 Player Stats Reveal Some Big Numbers
This is Saros business
It's been almost a month since the launch of Saros, Housemarque's excellent PS5 shooter, and it seems players have been pretty busy in that time. The studio has released a handful of statistics, giving us an interesting view of various in-game achievements. Well, I say achievements; the first stat is the number of times...
News It Seems Most PS5 Fans Prefer Returnal Over Saros, But It's Not That Straightforward
Live die repeat
A little while ago, a Push Square poll asked readers which of Housemarque's PS5 games they like best: Returnal or Saros? Well, after thousands of votes across a series of questions, we have some answers, and they're pretty interesting. As a huge fan of both, I have to say it's a very tough call between the two. I really love...
News Saros PS5 Making Of Video Reveals the Relatable Reason Behind Arjun's Rage
"I was so worked up and angry"
Sony and Housemarque have debuted the first episode of a behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Saros, PS5's newest exclusive game. The video, which you can watch below, focuses on lead actor Rahul Kohli and his experience bringing main character Arjun Devraj to life: Perhaps the most interesting detail...
News Saros Squashes Trophy Bugs and Other Nasty Issues in Latest PS5 Patch, Available Now
Exterminator
Developer Housemarque has been keeping on top of its latest game, Saros, with pretty regular patches since its launch a couple of weeks ago. A new update has been released, taking the game to version 1.004.002, and it’s mostly concerned with squashing a few errant bugs. A couple of Trophies have been fixed, namely Untouchable and...
News Saros PS5 Sales Estimates at 300k, Selling Slower Than Returnal on a Bigger Install Base
Come back stronger
Saros is off to a slow start according to sales estimates from Alinea Analytics, which predict the title has sold around 300k copies since it launched approximately two weeks ago. It’s important to underline that this data is not an official number, and comes courtesy of a source whose data has come under scrutiny. Some of its...
Poll Is Saros Better Than Returnal?
Total eclipse
Saros has been out for over a week now on PS5, and we're guessing that plenty of you will have seen most of what Housemarque's latest has to offer. While not an out-and-out direct sequel, Saros is still the successor to Returnal — a title that many would argue was, and still is, one of the PS5's most poignant experiences. Saros...
News A New Saros PS5 Update Is Available to Download Now
Here's what it does
Saros has just received a new game update, taking the PS5 action shooter to version 1.004.000. Weighing in at 1.3 GB, the patch makes a few tweaks and improvements to the game in various departments. There are some small gameplay changes, though nothing drastic. One weapon trait has been rebalanced, while a specific artefact...
News Fake Saros PS5 Story Details Are Circulating Online - Here's What Actually Happens
Spoilers, obviously
In the days following its release, Saros players are reaching the conclusion of the PS5 exclusive action game, and not everyone is pleased with how things pan out. Obviously, everyone is entitled to their opinion on the game and the story it tells, but sadly, there are some individuals spreading fabricated imagery and inaccurate...
About The Game
Beneath the shadow of an ominous eclipse, Arjun Devraj (Rahul Kohli) is a Soltari enforcer who will stop at nothing to pursue answers on the shape-shifting Carcosa, a world of dark secrets and hostile inhabitants.
Master electrifying bullet ballet combat – intense projectile-focused gameplay with a unique, neon-infused aesthetic – to overcome ferocious enemies and spectacular boss fights.
Housemarque returns
With decades of experience crafting adrenaline-fuelled, arcade-inspired mechanics, Housemarque is back with the next evolution of the award-winning, third-person action seen in Returnal.
Bullet Ballet
Unleash a high-tech arsenal as you dodge, shield and parry enemy attacks in a fluid, flow-state-inducing dance. Combine abilities and learn enemy bullet patterns to gain the upper hand when the odds seem stacked against you.
Permanent Progression
Augment your loadout using an evolving set of weapons and upgrades. After every run you’ll face a changed world, but the resources you gain will ensure Carcosa yields to you. With Second Chance you’ll be revived instantly on your first death, getting you straight back into the action.
Lost Carcosa
Fight through mysterious biomes and dreamlike landscapes littered with ancient ruins and alien technology. Come back stronger after every death to break free of the shackles of your past as you uncover the true cost of your power.
Otherworldly sound design and musical score
Carcosa is brought to life by atmospheric, sci-fi-inspired 3D audio soundscapes – all punctuated by a dark, electronic-meets-drone-metal musical score from multi award-winning composer, Sam Slater.1
Who can you trust?
Between runs, return to the Passage to track your progression and meet the crew of Echelon IV. But beware: the Eclipse distorts more than physical spaces. As hallucinations and paranoia take hold, even your closest allies may become your greatest threat…
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