Housemarque Unveils "Saros," Spiritual Sequel to "Returnal" (2026)

Housemarque's next title, Saros, a successor to the acclaimed 2022 roguelite shooter Returnal, is set to launch in 2026. Featuring Rahul Kohli, Saros will be available on PlayStation 5, with enhanced visuals for the PS5 Pro.

Unveiled during the PlayStation State of Play, Saros retains the signature Housemarque style. Players take on the role of Arjun Devraj, a Solatri enforcer investigating a perilous, ever-changing planet shrouded in an eclipse and guarded by formidable entities. The game's emphasis on "coming back stronger" and its fiery, bullet-hell combat clearly reflects Housemarque's established design principles.

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

However, significant gameplay differences exist. According to Louden's PlayStation Blog post, Saros introduces permanent upgrades and progression systems unlike Returnal. While the game world shifts after player death, weapon and suit enhancements are retained permanently.

Further details and an extended gameplay preview are anticipated later this year.

For a complete rundown of the PlayStation State of Play announcements, refer to our comprehensive recap.