Saros Is Housemarque’s Successor to Returnal, Arriving in 2026

Housemarque, the studio behind the acclaimed 2022 roguelite shooter Returnal, has unveiled its next project: Saros. Starring Rahul Kohli, this PlayStation 5 exclusive is slated for a 2026 release and will feature enhancements for the PS5 Pro.

Unveiled during today's PlayStation State of Play, Saros immediately evokes the signature Housemarque style. Players take on the role of Arjun Devraj, a Solatri enforcer investigating a perilous, ever-shifting planet shrouded in eclipse and menaced by formidable entities. The game's emphasis on "coming back stronger" and its fiery, bullet-hell-esque action sequences clearly build upon the studio's established strengths and the legacy of Returnal.

Creative director Gregory Louden describes *Saros* as the "ultimate evolution" of Housemarque's gameplay-focused design philosophy. While a new single-player IP, it expands upon the third-person action established in *Returnal*.

However, Saros isn't simply a rehash. According to Louden on the PlayStation Blog, a significant gameplay divergence from Returnal lies in its system of permanent resources and progression. While the game world dynamically alters upon player death, players will retain and upgrade their arsenal of weapons and suits permanently.

Housemarque promises a more extensive gameplay reveal later this year. For a complete rundown of today's PlayStation State of Play announcements, check out our recap.