Saros, the next game from Returnal developer Housemarque, launches for PS5 on March 20th, 2026, Sony announced during its September State of Play presentation on Wednesday.
Based on a gameplay trailer shown during the event, it looks like Saros takes a lot of cues from Returnal, with futuristic weapons, lots of bullets and rings filling the screen, and mysterious environments that you’ll have to navigate. You’ll also get a new shield that lets you run into projectiles that you can absorb as energy and then throw back toward your enemies.
Housemarque is also introducing an unlockable “Second Chance” ability that lets you come back to life after you die, which could be useful for what looks to be a very difficult game. There are other new permanent-progression systems added to the game, too.
Saros was initially announced earlier this year, and at the time, Sony only provided a 2026 release date. The game will also be enhanced for PS5 Pro.
Exciting news about Saros launching in March! It’s always great to see new titles from talented developers like Housemarque. Looking forward to seeing what unique experiences this game brings to the PS5!
Absolutely, it’s exciting! Housemarque has a knack for creating immersive gameplay, and I’m curious to see how they’ll blend horror elements into their signature shooting mechanics in Saros. It could add a whole new layer to the experience!
I totally agree! Housemarque really knows how to blend atmosphere with action. I’m also interested to see how they incorporate their unique storytelling style into Saros, especially after the success of Returnal.