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PlayStation Shadowdrops Saros Zenith Update With Boss Rush, New Game+ and Fancy Golden Crown Powerups
A new update for Saros dropped today, adding some new features to the hectic Housemarque shooter.
PS5 "bullet ballet" game Saros gets a big update to make it both easier and harder
Bullet-dodging PlayStation shooter Saros has welcomed a sizeable Zenith update today, which has the twin aims of making the game both more accessible for those who haven't played it (or are struggling to get into it) and more replayable for those who have.
Saros' Massive Zenith Update Is Available Now on PS5, Free for All Players
Boss rush! New Game+! More! Developer Housemarque has just released the Zenith update for Saros, expanding the PS5 shooter with brand new content and features, and it's available now for free. Weighing in at 3.5 GB, the update brings the game to version 2.0, and it contains various exciting new ways to engage with the roguelite third-person shooter — especially for those that have already completed the campaign. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Saros’s free New Game Plus update is out now, including a Boss Rush mode
The new update also includes an auto-fire option for players
Saros ‘Zenith’ update now available
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Housemarque have released the “Zenith” Update for fast-paced, cinematic …
The Saros: Zenith update out today, brings more ways to play for newcomers and veterans alike
Starting today (October 19) the Saros: Zenith update is available to all Saros owners for no additional charge. We had two main goals for this update: add replayability for existing players who had already plumbed the depth of Carcosa, and make the game more accessible so Saros even more people can discover the addictive, explosive, […]
PS5's Saros Already an Official Award Winner
Credited for its sound and music. The year isn't done yet with new PS5 game releases, but Housemarque's own Saros has already begun winning awards. The PS5 title has been recognised at the 2026 Music + Sound Awards, which are voted on by industry professionals. It's won the following three awards: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Saros' Free Zenith Update Adds Boss Rush, New Game Plus, More Later This Year
Again, again. Developer Housemarque has unveiled Zenith, a free update coming to its excellent shooter Saros. Coming later in 2026, the update adds a whole bunch of new content and features that seem designed for replayability once you've conquered the main experience. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Saros ‘Zenith’ update announced
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Housemarque have announced the “Zenith” Update for fast-paced, cinematic …
Acclaimed PS5 roguelike shooter Saros gets a substantial free trial, but there's a catch
Saros, the latest game from the arcade-loving game creators at Housemarque, is getting a new two-and-half hour trial for anyone interested in trying it.
PS Plus Premium Members Can Now Trial Saros, One of 2026's Best PS5 Games
Carcosa beckons. If you've been on the fence about Housemarque's latest PS5 game, Saros, now's your opportunity to give it a shot. Those with an active PS Plus Premium membership can sample the game at no extra cost as part of their subscription with a newly-introduced game trial. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
"This is just the start" - Housemarque responds to Saros' slower sales versus Returnal's, and compares itself to one of the most beloved studios around
Housemarque is a team with a long history of creating games for a certain type of audience. The Finnish studio, which started out making smaller, arcadey titles, has grown to be among the most prestigious PlayStation first-party studios. But despite the expanding scope of its games, its philosophy about its niche genre never changed.
The VFX tech behind Saros: from NGP to Graphite
Five years ago, we wrote about how the visual effects in Returnal came to life, including the real-time voxeliser that dissolved Phrike into volumetric fog. If you haven’t read it, that post is a good companion to this one. This is how that story continues. With Saros, we didn’t just extend what we’d built for […]
Saros Developer Housemarque Wants to Have the Same Growth as FromSoftware
Saros developer Housemarque is hoping to have the same trajectory as Elden Ring creator FromSoftware.
Saros Adds Photo Mode and New PS5 Trophies to Make You Use It
Patch 1.005.1 available to download now. Housemarque has updated Saros to version number 1.005.1 with a Photo Mode that also adds a DLC Trophy Pack to its roguelike shooter. The new update is available to download now. On the team's website, the patch notes speak of a Photo Mode with the usual camera controls, lens, lighting, and image tweaks, and various effects and decorations you can apply to your shot. To encourage you to use it, nine Trophies have been added as a DLC pack separate from the
The sound of the Eclipse: Sam Slater on scoring Saros
The Saros soundtrack blends dark synthesis, drone metal, manipulated voices, and walls of guitars so distorted they seem to summon the Eclipse itself. For composer, producer, and artist Sam Slater, creating the score meant more than writing music to accompany the action. It meant finding the soul of a planet. With the soundtrack launching today, […]
"Sometimes all it really takes is one very bad commute" - the Saros team reveal the surprising origins of Arjun's angry delivery
Many video game characters are immediately recognisable by their voices. Doug Cockle's gravely Geralt from The Witcher series is, Chrisopher Judge's imposing Kratos in God of War is, David Hayter's covert Snake is. I could go on. But how does an actor find the voice people will remember them for? When it came to playing Saros' protagonist Arjun Devraj, actor Rahul Kohli said inspiration struck while being fed up stuck in traffic.
Saros PS5 Making Of Video Reveals the Relatable Reason Behind Arjun's Rage
"I was so worked up and angry". Sony and Housemarque have debuted the first episode of a behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Saros, PS5's newest exclusive game. The video, which you can watch below, focuses on lead actor Rahul Kohli and his experience bringing main character Arjun Devraj to life: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Creating Saros: how performance tech and a bad commute brought Arjun Devraj to life
You grip your controller until your thumbs go numb. You’re just gonna go on one more run. Hypnotic waves of colorful bullets fill the screen as you weave through the chaos, locked into an adrenaline-pumped flow state. But beneath that audiovisual and technical excellence, there are narrative reasons to explore the hostile alien world of […]
Saros Squashes Trophy Bugs and Other Nasty Issues in Latest PS5 Patch, Available Now
Exterminator. Developer Housemarque has been keeping on top of its latest game, Saros, with pretty regular patches since its launch a couple of weeks ago. A new update has been released, taking the game to version 1.004.002, and it’s mostly concerned with squashing a few errant bugs. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
PS5 Exclusive Saros Gets Off to 'Lukewarm' Start With Around 300,000 Copies Sold, According to Analyst Data
PlayStation 5 exclusive Saros has sold around 300,000 copies in its opening fortnight, generating over $22 million in revenue, according to analyst data.
Saros is off to a slower start than Returnal, with some analysts concerned Housemarque "will struggle to break even"
Saros' reviews are on the generally favourable side - Eurogamer awarded Saros four stars - and a smoother difficulty curve has made it more approachable than Returnal, yet its launch hasn't been quite as successful as Housemarque's previous game.
Saros had a “lukewarm start” with 300,000+ sold in 2 weeks, analytics firm estimates
The game may "struggle to break even", but those buying it are playing it a lot
A New Saros PS5 Update Is Available to Download Now
Here's what it does. Saros has just received a new game update, taking the PS5 action shooter to version 1.004.000. Weighing in at 1.3 GB, the patch makes a few tweaks and improvements to the game in various departments. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Fake Saros PS5 Story Details Are Circulating Online - Here's What Actually Happens
Spoilers, obviously. In the days following its release, Saros players are reaching the conclusion of the PS5 exclusive action game, and not everyone is pleased with how things pan out. Obviously, everyone is entitled to their opinion on the game and the story it tells, but sadly, there are some individuals spreading fabricated imagery and inaccurate plot details, seemingly in an attempt to drag the game down. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Free Saros PS5 Avatars Are Available for You to Claim Right Now
Here's how you get them. Saros is the latest first-party game from PS Studios, and it's been available for a few days now. If you're enjoying your journey across Carcosa, you might feel like repping the PS5 exclusive with your avatar. Well, good news: Sony has created a handful of them, and they're freely available right now. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
A Bunch of Free Saros PS5 Avatars Are Available for You to Claim Right Now
Here's how you get them. Saros is the latest first-party game from PS Studios, and it's been available for a few days now. If you're enjoying your journey across Carcosa, you might feel like repping the PS5 exclusive with your avatar. Well, good news: Sony has created a handful of them, and they're freely available right now. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
PS Studios Celebrates the Launch of PS5 Exclusive Saros with Brilliant Artwork
C-art-cosa. It wouldn't be a PS Studios launch without some celebratory art, would it? To mark the launch of Housemarque's brilliant action game Saros, a handful of Sony's other first-party teams have put together some neat artwork, as has become tradition in recent years. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
With Saros, Housemarque makes a case for doing next-gen games differently
It is generally frowned upon to care too much about appearances. We have a lot of little aphorisms discouraging this - books and their covers, beauty being skin deep, style over substance, that sort of thing. Vanity is a risk. Should one put a disproportionate effort into how a thing looks, then said work may very well be considered shallow. But in the world of big-budget video games? That's how you win. Visual fidelity is video game shorthand for progress: how meticulously rendered a mountain
As PS5 Exclusive Saros Launches, Its Eclipse Looks Terrifying Against Our Planet's Skylines
Interstellar marketing. Saros officially launches today on PS5, and we reckon it's well worth playing — but perhaps a look out the window might prove more convincing? It seems Carcosa's intimidating eclipse has somehow descended upon Earth, as it's observable above many of our largest cities today. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Saros Review
Even with broader audience considerations in mind, Saros ups the ante established by Returnal in every way. The post Saros Review
Saros reminded me how great the DualSense can be
The DualSense controller was one of Sony's main selling points for the PS5. Beyond things like a striking new design and adaptive triggers, the controller's haptic feedback offered genuinely cool new experiences for games. Rumble effects had been around for decades at that point, but the DualSense offered something very different: I'm still blown away by the sand crunching under Astro's feet in Team Asobi's Astro's Playroom or the futuristic pulses from weapons in Housemarque's Returnal. But the
22 uneven hours with Saros
A review of the PS5's latest exclusive from bullet hell specialists Housemarque. PLUS: A new twist in the Subnautica 2 legal saga, this time about the release date.
Feature: 'This Feels Like Nothing Else Out There': Saros Devs on Making Another Standout PS5 Exclusive
"I hope we're going to start calling them Returnal-likes at some point". Saros is the latest game from Finnish developer Housemarque, a long-established team that's been making banger games for decades. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Round Up: Saros PS5 Reviews Rate It as One of the Best Games of 2026
Come back stronger. It looks like Housemarque has done it again, as its latest game Saros is a smash hit with critics. The PS5 exclusive shooter has attracted near-unanimous praise, with reviews that are practically glowing pretty much everywhere you look. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
'It Truly Excels': Saros Is Another 'Exceptional' PS5 Pro Game, Say Tech Experts
Particle accelerator. We're on the verge of release for Saros, Housemarque's brilliant PS5 exclusive third-person shooter, and Digital Foundry has provided its usual technical breakdown. The overall message seems to be that the studio has done a smashing job, finding a great balance between image quality, visual effects, and performance. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros
Pacing, production, and well-prepared performances.
Saros reviews are in, and it could be a Game of the Year contender
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Saros review
You know an action game has the magic when you come out of a sequence thinking "How the hell did I survive that?" Your hands shaking with adrenaline, the controller slick with sweat. Sekiro had it. Doom Eternal had it, and Returnal had it too, with Housemarque's timeloop sci-fi thriller offering some of the most thrilling action of this generation.
Review: Saros on PS5/Pro: Beautiful Visuals, Polished And Approachable
An Unreal Engine 5 game that looks nothing like it. 2021 saw the release of Returnal, a visually arresting and narratively compelling sci-fi shooter with roguelite elements. Now, developers Housemarque are back with a more polished and approachable successor in Saros, which sheds some of the most hostile elements from Returnal in favour of permanent progression systems, fluid movement and refined gunplay. For our purposes though, Saros makes its mark as the rare Unreal Engine 5 game that doesn'
Saros review: Housemarque comes back stronger with a bold Returnal follow-up
Sublime gameplay and a stellar central performance make Saros one of PS5’s most memorable first-party games
Saros Review
Saros' ambitions aren't always fulfilled, but Housemarque's fluid action still bangs.
Saros Review – Return Stronger
Saros might be a roguelite, but its definition of a "run" is definitely broader than most. The latest game from developer Housemarque shares plenty of similarities with the studio's previous game, Returnal--both are sci-fi third-person shooters with a bullet-hell tinge--yet Saros takes some bold swings that clearly differentiate the two. By flipping Housemarque's roguelite formula on its head, Saros builds and improves upon its spiritual predecessor in spectacular fashion, seducing you every ste
Saros Goes All-In on Story and Action for PS5 Launch Trailer
The sun is forever, and so am I. Now exactly one week away from its PS5 release (or five days if you get the Deluxe Edition), Sony has shared the Saros launch trailer. It features story scenes and a lot of action, a lot unseen before today, so beware of potential teasing plot spoilers. Catch it above. The trailer includes clips of areas and locations that do not look particularly native to the planet of Carcosa, suggesting team Housemarque has crafted an intriguing narrative in a similar vein to
Saros launch trailer
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Housemarque have released the launch trailer for fast-paced, cinematic … Source
Saros: gameplay modifiers, accessibility options, and more detailed
Today we are thrilled to share our launch trailer for Saros, coming out on April 30 for PlayStation 5 and enhanced for PlayStation 5 Pro. We’re also excited to share new information on gameplay modifiers, accessibility options, and more. For our launch trailer we wanted to show more mystery, characters, weapons and, of course, more […]
More Expensive Than Ever, But Saros Will Put PS5 Pro to Work
Coming 30th April. If you need some way of justifying your PS5 Pro purchase — either before or, god forbid, after the recent price increase — then Saros looks to be one way of doing so. Housemarque has put out a new trailer today focusing on the upgraded console and what it brings over the base PS5 system. Catch it above. Amongst gameplay clips, footage highlights the use of PSSR 2, and it'll all surely be delivered at the sort of high frame rates a fast-paced roguelike shooter demands. It comes
Saros: PS5 and PS5 Pro features detailed
Our goal with Saros has been to push the hardware and be a showcase for PlayStation 5. So we are thrilled to finally share more details about our PS5 Pro enhancements and PS5 features in Saros, launching April 30 (Wishlist or pre-order Saros here). Updated PSSR for PS5 Pro Our fantastic rendering team has upgraded […]
Saros PS5 Marketing in Full Swing as Sony Drops Yet Another Trailer
Footage and media quotes combine. PlayStation wants to make absolutely sure you've seen at least a bit of Saros gameplay in the lead-up to its PS5 release this April, so it's been flooding YouTube with new trailers. And here's another one, this time blending footage with some quotes taken from the recent round of media previews. Catch it above. <related ids="199146"> Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Saros Looks Like Pure Chaotic Bullet Hell Madness in Latest PS5 Gameplay Clip
And we can't wait. Sony is on the verge of launching its latest PS5-exclusive first-party game, and every time we see it, we want to play it just that little bit more. Saros launches on 30th April, the next arcade shooter from developer Housemarque, and it's looking just as aggressive and challenging as its predecessor in this brand new gameplay snippet: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
No More Delays for PS5 Exclusive Saros as It Goes Gold Ahead of Launch Later This Month
Golden child. Housemarque has announced that it's upcoming shooter, Saros, has gone gold. A game "going gold" essentially means work on the 1.0 version is complete, and that it's ready to roll when launch day comes. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Soak Up the Mysterious Atmosphere in Another Tiny Saros PS5 Gameplay Video
What's going on with Carcosa? Each time developer Housemarque puts out a brief little gameplay snippet of Saros, it has us more eager to hop into the roguelite third-person shooter. The studio has just done it again, and this time, the video focuses on a specific environment that has an eerie atmosphere: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Runs in Saros on PS5 Will Be Significantly Shorter Than Those in Returnal
And it has better save features. Developer Housemarque is clearly aiming to make Saros a much more approachable game than its predecessor, Returnal, but it seems it's also making it more digestible. One detail we've noticed in some of the recent previews for the upcoming roguelite shooter is that a run won't take you as long this time around. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Saros has been made easier than Returnal due to player feedback, though creative director claims its still "a very challenging game"
Housemarque's upcoming sci-fi roguelike shooter Saros has seemingly been made substantially easier than the developer's previous release Returnal, thanks to the inclusion of auto saves from the jump as well as multiple save slots. This, it seems, was included due to player feedback to Returnal.
'We're Only Talking About the PS5': Saros Director on Cancelled PC Port Reports
A non-answer as you'd expect. We’re sure Saros director Gregory Louden was primed and ready to field questions about a potential PC port of the upcoming roguelike when the dev invited media to Helsinki recently. And his answer reflects an employee on the tip of his toes. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Round Up: 'Already a GOTY Contender': 5 Things We Learned from Saros PS5 Previews
The next must-have PS5 exclusive. Today, 26th March 2026, the video game press has exploded with new information, impressions, and gameplay footage on Saros, the next title from storied studio Housemarque. Following its work on the brilliant Returnal, Saros is another sci-fi third-person shooter with arcade sensibilities and roguelike features, but it really sounds like the team has cranked everything up to 11. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Saros director won't say whether it's coming to PC, following report Sony plan to stop porting over their big singleplayer guns
I dunno if you heard earlier this month, but PlayStation are reportedly breaking up with us PC folks, at least when it comes to the PS5's biggest singleplayer hitters. Asked where Returnal devs Housemarque's new game Saros - due out next month - fits into that, its director has opted to remain tight-lipped.
Saros hands-on report: intense sci-fi action in a beautiful, deadly alien world
There’s an accepted understanding that the Housemarque name brings with it an expectation of exceptional action. Great gunplay. A superbly tuned gameplay intensity by way of ultra-refined and overlapping mechanics and systems. And in just over a month, PS5 players can experience that pedigree first hand again with the Finnish studio’s latest, as a rescue […]
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Housemarque Hints Its Next PS5 Game Could Be Smaller Than Saros
"There are interesting opportunities we'd like to look at". Sony studio Housemarque says it fully feels like a PlayStation first-party now it’s shipped its first game since being acquired in 2021. Fans will know the Finnish outfit has been a long-time PS Studios partner, but it wasn’t officially added to the Japanese giant’s roster until after the release of Returnal, having worked as a second-party for decades, dating all the way back to the PS3. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
It Seems Most PS5 Fans Prefer Returnal Over Saros, But It's Not That Straightforward
Live die repeat. A little while ago, a Push Square poll asked readers which of Housemarque's PS5 games they like best: Returnal or Saros? Well, after thousands of votes across a series of questions, we have some answers, and they're pretty interesting. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Shelve your hopes to play Ghost of Yōtei or Saros on PC, as PlayStation boss reportedly confirms plan to stop porting narrative-driven singleplayer games
They've come around to get their gigantic collection of Ratchet and Clank plushies. Their dad's in the car, so you don't want to cause a fuss. Still, as they hastily pack a cuddly Clank away in a carrier bag, you can't help but ask. Was it something I said? They turn to you, tears welling in their eyes. I just want to keep my big singleplayer games exclusive for a little bit, they say. They think doing so will be good for them. But we have such a good thing going with the likes of Helldivers 2,
Game of the Month: Pragmata (April 2026)
As voted by you. Well, that one just flew by, didn't it? April seemed a bit back-loaded, with the likes of Saros — Sony's latest first-party exclusive — dropping on the final day, but in hindsight, it was a pretty strong month from the start. Aside from Housemarque's intense and enjoyably broody action-shooter, the other headline act was probably Pragmata, which went down extremely well with both reviewers and players. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
UK Charts: Tomodachi Life Beats Saros To Reclaim Number One
We're really living the dream. The latest UK physical charts data is here, and despite competition from a few new releases, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has reclaimed the top spot. Last week, the zany life sim was pushed to one side by Capcom's brand new IP Pragmata, but the third-person adventure shooter has slipped all the way down to tenth.
Housemarque to host session at Nordic Game 2026
Finnish developer Housemarque will present a talk at this year's Nordic Game conference, focusing on the development of its latest title Saros.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Saros, Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu, more
Saros for PlayStation 5 and Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, … Source
In a Busy Month for New PS5 Games, Don't Sleep on Mouse P.I. For Hire
A hard-boiled hit. It’s a particularly packed month for new PS5 releases in April, with Pragmata and Saros just two of the titles vying for your attention. But don’t sleep on Mouse P.I. For Hire! Read the full article on pushsquare.com
April’s upcoming games: Pragmata, Pokémon, Saros, and more
Here’s every big new game scheduled for Xbox, PS5, Switch 2, and PC in April