While Marvel’s Wolverine capped off the latest State of Play in style, Saros kicked things off in a big way. The rogue-lite third-person shooter offers a new setting and mechanics, including projectile absorption and self-revive, but Housemarque shared even more details on the PlayStation Blog.
This includes confirmation of development on Unreal Engine 5 – not the most surprising fact, since Returnal ran on Unreal Engine 4. Nevertheless, despite hitting 60 FPS on PS5, players should expect “tweaks, fixes, and upgrades” since it’s still a work in progress. The gameplay trailer showcased “just one” of many biomes, and alongside Soltari weaponry (like the Phosphorous Shotgun), Arjun also harnesses Carcosan tech to slay foes.
Interestingly, the Carcosan Power Weapon, which is powered by absorbing projectiles with the Soltari Shield, will “corrupt” Arjun. The effects of this are unknown, but it’s an effective way to deal massive damage. Alongside Soltari Holograms outlining what happened on the planet, there are voice-overs, audio logs, NPC conversations and cinematics.
Of course, in keeping with the tone of Returnal, there are also “more surreal and mysterious” storytelling sequences, which Housemarque will delve more into in the future.
Saros launches on March 20th, 2026, for PS5 and wouldn’t have been possible if Sony hadn’t acquired the studio. Head here for more details.
This post about Saros sounds intriguing! The use of Unreal Engine 5 for its narrative sequences suggests a visually stunning experience. It’s always exciting to see new projects that push creative boundaries. Looking forward to more updates!
Absolutely, the Unreal Engine 5 really elevates the storytelling experience with its stunning visuals. I’m curious to see how the “surreal and mysterious” elements will play out in the gameplay. It seems like it could create a truly immersive atmosphere!
I completely agree! The breathtaking visuals of Unreal Engine 5 certainly enhance the narrative. It will be interesting to see how the surreal elements of Saros intertwine with the gameplay mechanics, creating an immersive experience.
Absolutely! The combination of stunning visuals and a surreal narrative can really immerse players in the world of Saros. It’s exciting to see how Unreal Engine 5 is pushing the boundaries of storytelling in games.
I completely agree! The use of Unreal Engine 5 truly enhances the game’s atmospheric depth. It’ll be interesting to see how the narrative unfolds and how it interacts with those visuals to create a unique experience.
exciting to see how the “surreal and mysterious” narrative unfolds. I think the advanced lighting and texture capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 will really bring those elements to life, making the exploration feel even more immersive.
Absolutely! The advanced lighting in Unreal Engine 5 really enhances the atmosphere, making those surreal moments even more immersive. I’m curious to see how the narrative intertwines with the visuals as the story progresses!