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Saros on PS5 is designed to be more approachable than Returnal, promising roughly 20–30 minute biome runs and introducing mid-run saves, auto-save, multiple save slots, and hub-style warp between biomes to cut backtracking while preserving the game’s tension.
Saros, Housemarque's upcoming PS5 roguelike, has been made notably easier than Returnal in response to player feedback, adding day-one autosaves, multiple save slots, permanent upgrades, revival mechanics, and Carcosan modifiers to tailor the challenge, with each run designed to last about 30 minutes and the game still aiming to deliver a challenging experience.
Saros—Housemarque’s PS5 exclusive—appears to borrow Returnal’s roguelite core but shifts toward a more aggressive ‘bullet ballet’ playstyle, with Arjun's shield absorbing bullets, a lucenite-upgrade system that lets you come back stronger, and an eclipse-driven transformation that turns Carcosa into a Lovecraftian playground, all while deepening a cosmic-horror narrative that expands the studio’s identity beyond its predecessor.
Saros, a PS5 roguelite from Housemarque, softens Returnal's punishing pace with Come Back Stronger progression, permanent Armour Matrix buffs, stackable Carcosan Modifiers, and a forgiving fast-travel option via The Passage, aiming to broaden appeal while preserving the core roguelike challenge; releasing April 30, 2026.
Saros, a new game from Housemarque, the developer of Returnal, is set to launch exclusively on PS5 on March 20, 2026. The game features futuristic combat, new shield mechanics, and a 'Second Chance' revival system, with enhancements for PS5 Pro, promising a challenging experience.
Harry Krueger, the director of the critically acclaimed game Returnal, is leaving Housemarque after 14 years. Krueger joined the studio in 2009 and played a significant role in shaping the trajectory of Housemarque. His departure is described as a difficult decision, but he expresses gratitude for his time at the studio and optimism for the future. The co-founder and general manager of Housemarque praises Krueger's impact and vision, and it is unknown where Krueger will be heading next.
Harry Krueger, the director of Returnal and Nex Machina, is leaving Housemarque after 14 years. Krueger expressed gratitude for his time at the studio and optimism for its future, mentioning an exciting new project in the works. Housemarque, known for its arcade-inspired titles, is preparing for a "new big project" and a promising future as the growing team looks to build upon their recent success with Returnal.
Returnal, a difficult yet rewarding third-person shooter game that showcases the PS5's features, is available for its lowest price yet at Best Buy, costing just $21.99 for the disc version. The game requires players to juggle multiple tasks, making it a fun and fast-paced experience. It debuted on PC in 2023 and is currently priced at $47.99 on the Epic Games Store.