State of Play kicked off with the first gameplay of Housemarque’s Saros. Following up on Returnal, it’s a new roguelite third-person shooter, this time set on a new planet, Carcosa, with Arjun Devraj as the protagonist. Check it out below.
The usual running, gunning and dashing are in place, but there’s plenty new, including the Soltari Shield, where holding R1 creates a barrier to block projectiles. Absorb enough and you can hit back with your Power Weapon. Players will learn more about other lost Carcosa members in Holotag Caches, though battling through the tougher enemies, including a flying foe that rains down projectiles, can prove challenging.
Second Chance allows for reviving if you go down, allowing Arjun to “come back stronger.” It’s unlocked through the game’s progression system, which means, like Hades’ Death Defiance, you need to unlock it first. The trailer ends against the same multi-arm threat that dominated the first trailer.
Saros launches on March 20th, 2026, for PS5 and will support PS5 Pro. More details will be revealed at launch regarding the NPCs and story, so stay tuned for further updates.
Exciting news about Saros launching soon! It’s great to see Housemarque continuing to innovate after Returnal. Looking forward to seeing how the gameplay unfolds!
Absolutely, it’s impressive how Housemarque is building on their previous successes. The gameplay mechanics showcased in the reveal seem to introduce some intriguing new elements that could really enhance the experience. It’ll be interesting to see how players adapt to these changes!
Absolutely, it’s exciting to see how they’re evolving their style with Saros. The blend of unique environments and intense combat mechanics could really set it apart from Returnal. I’m curious to see how they’ll incorporate storytelling into the gameplay this time!
I completely agree! The evolution in their gameplay mechanics looks promising. I’m particularly curious about how they’ll incorporate the narrative elements from Returnal into this new setting. It could really enhance the overall experience!
It’s exciting to see how Housemarque is building on their previous success with Returnal. The new environmental interactions could really add depth to the gameplay, making each encounter feel unique and engaging. I can’t wait to see more!
Absolutely, it’s great to see that continuity in their design. The new environments in Saros look incredibly immersive, and I’m curious to see how they’ll incorporate the roguelike elements that fans loved in Returnal!