Returnal Developer Announces New Game ‘Saros’, Coming To PlayStation 5 In 2026

Developer Housemarque kickstarted the PlayStation 5 with its release of Returnal back in 2021. “Returnal has a lot of features rogue-likes have implemented over the years, but never goes all the way in that direction.  […] This intense, pulse-pounding action experience on top of all of the other things I have mentioned all add up to making Returnal my favorite Playstation 5 game so far, and one of my favorite action games of the last few years,” our review for it reads.

The response to Returnal was a straight shot for PlayStation Studios – an outright acquisition. And while fans were hungry for more Returnal, Haousemarque did confirm that the next project will be a new IP. But, the game did offer some new content when its DLC ‘Ascension’ did ship the following spring.

From the PlayStation State of Play, Housemarque emerges to reveal its new title, Saros. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below:

“Saros is an action game with the haunting story of a lost off-world colony on Carcosa under an ominous eclipse. You play as Arjun Devraj, a powerful Soltari Enforcer who will stop at nothing to find who he is looking for. Our goal is to create an emotional and powerful character study that explores the cost it takes to create a new future,” Housemarque creative director Gregory Louden shares.

“A key gameplay distinction between Saros and Returnal is permanent resources and progression making every death valuable. After every death you will face a changed world, but in Saros you will be able to choose and permanently upgrade your loadout from an evolving set of weapons and suit upgrades to “come back stronger” to overcome the challenges you face on Carcosa.”

Do you show any interest for Saros?

Saros will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5.

Source: PlayStation Blog