SAROS PS5

is a sci-fi third-person action game from Housemarque, the studio behind Returnal. It’s a PlayStation 5 exclusive published by PlayStation.

What the game is about

You play as Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer stranded on the mysterious planet Carcosa during a massive eclipse. The world changes after every death, similar to Returnal, but this time the game adds permanent progression systems so each run makes your character stronger.

Gameplay

• Fast third-person shooting with “bullet hell” style combat
• Roguelite structure with changing environments
• Permanent upgrades after death
• Heavy use of PS5 DualSense features
• Unreal Engine 5 visuals and 60fps gameplay target

Main features people are praising

• Smooth combat and movement
• Strong atmosphere and sci-fi horror vibe
• Better accessibility than Returnal
• Gorgeous graphics and particle effects

Release

The game launched on PS5 on April 30, 2026, with PS5 Pro enhancements.

Trailer

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