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Saros’ Low Sales Claims Look Increasingly Likely
It does seem increasingly likely that Housemarque's Returnal follow-up started off poorly.
TheGamer
Apr 2026 USA Sales: Unremarkable Start for Saros on PS5, as Circana Adds Digital Projections
PS5 exclusive debuts in ninth. Circana is the most reliable sales tracker available for the United States, but I’m fascinated to see how digital sales projections alter its results. While most publishers share full data with the analytics firm, there are a few holdouts like Nintendo which keep that...
Push Square
Returnal director and Housemarque veteran Harry Krueger launches Finland-based game studio Cosmic Division
Housemarque is the talk of the town again following Saros' launch, and now another veteran from the Finnish studio, Returnal game director Harry Krueger, is aiming to deliver something that feels familiar with a new game studio. Read more
Eurogamer
Saros Releases Patch Notes for New May 2026 Update
Developer Housemarque releases yet another patch for the PlayStation 5 exclusive Saros, addressing some of the game's most critical issues.
Game Rant
Saros Patch 1.004.003 notes fix progression blocking & area skipping bugs
Housemarque fix issues where players could be blocked out of the Ancient Depths or Blighted Marsh, but also fixed a bug that let players skip the marsh.
Shacknews
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...
Rock Paper Shotgun
It's The End of an Era for PlayStation Games on PC
PlayStation will reportedly no longer be porting its major PS5 exclusive games, such as Ghost of Yotei and Saros, to PC. PlayStation's early strategy revolved around purchasing the exclusive rights to release certain games on its consoles, encouraging customers to buy Sony's gaming hardware over...
Steam NewsIt's The End of an Era for PlayStation Games on PC
PlayStation announces a major change for PS5 exclusive games expected to launch on PC as fans wait for ports of Ghost of Yotei and Saros.
Game Rant
PlayStation’s Single-Player Games Will Stay PlayStation Exclusives With No PC Ports, CEO Herman Hulst Reportedly Told Staff Today
Back in March, a report from Bloomberg pointed to PlayStation moving away from bringing its first-party, narrative-driven single-player games like God of War, Ghost of Yotei, Saros, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet to PC. Multiplayer games like Marathon and Helldivers 2 will still head to...
Wccftech
Update: It's All But Official That PlayStation's Single-Player Games Will Be Exclusive Moving Forward
Update, May 18: Back in March, Bloomberg reported that then-upcoming PlayStation 5 games like Saros and Ghost of Yōtei would not be released on PC while Sony charted a return to console exclusivity. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, who wrote the aforementioned report, has now revealed on Bluesky...
Game InformerSaros Protagonist’s Actor Says He Found His Voice by Getting Mad While Stuck in Traffic
Rahul Kohli told the story of how he had to rush to the other end of Los Angeles, and found himself trapped in a lot of traffic.
GamingBolt
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Takes The Top Spot At This Year’s SGDQ
Pragmata, Saros and Mouse P.I. join the beloved speedrunning charity marathon
Kotaku
Episode 505 - Grand Bizarre
Perry finally played Hyrule Warriors?! Apparently so, plus we talk Saros, Story of Seasons and the new Diablo IV expansion! Subscribe to RSS Feed Direct Download Sorry for the shortie ep last week. We're back and BETTER (read: the same) as ever!!! Good topics on the show this week, like Saros,...
Nintendo World Report
Famitsu review scores – May 16, 2026
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of May 16, 2026 are as follows: Saros – 9/9/9/9 Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club – 7/7/8/7 Psyvariar 3 – 7/7/7/7 Akuma’s Paradise – 7/7/7/7 Sudden Strike 5 – 7/7/7/7 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The final total in the Famitsu...
Nintendo Everything
PS5's New Weekly Player Tracker Has Revealed Some Brutal Truths for Fans
You won't find Saros here. Sony’s new weekly player tracker is giving us some fascinating insight into the PS5 playerbase – and it seems to have taken fans by surprise. Currently in beta, the new Welcome Hub widget surfaces the top ten most played games in each country, complete with total weekly...
Push Square
Summer Games Done Quick 2026 schedule includes Resident Evil Requiem, Saros & Slay the Spire 2
Plus, the Super Mario Maker 2 troll community comes together for a special race.
ShacknewsOfficial PlayStation Podcast Episode 541: Legendary Run
Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Sid, Kristen, and I are back this week to discuss min/maxing runs in Saros, the music and vibes of Mixtape, and other games that’ve been keeping us busy. We also have a special interview about...
PlayStation Blog
"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?...
Eurogamer
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...
Push Square
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...
PlayStation Blog
Saros Tips: Master Your Weapon, Shield & Parry for Yellow Shore Success
Unlock the secrets to conquering Saros and reaching the Yellow Shore with these essential tips on weapon mastery, shield usage, parrying, and more.
Hardcore Gamer
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...
Push Square
Saros is selling worse than Returnal, analyst estimates, as it competes with hits like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem for limited time and money
Housemarque's latest could reportedly struggle to make its money back
GamesRadar
Returnal Fans Flocked to Saros, but it’s Reportedly Off to a Slower Start and Could “Struggle to Break Even”
Saros, the new third-person bullet-hell shooter from PlayStation Studios' team Housemarque arrived right at the tail-end of the past month on April 30, and while it's undoubtedly a hit with critics (our own Kai Tatsumoto included), it doesn't appear to be making the same impact on the sales charts,...
Wccftech
Sony’s Latest PS5 Exclusive Saros Isn’t Selling As Well As You’d Expect, Analyst Claims
Will Marvel's Wolverine be the blockbuster to snap the current rough spell?
Kotaku
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. Read more
Eurogamer
Saros Had A "Lukewarm Start", Analytics Firm Suggests
Saros may not be selling like hotcakes, but those who bought it are at least playing it plenty.
TheGamerSaros 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
VGC
PS5 Exclusive Saros Has Reportedly Only Sold 300K Copies
Reports claim that Saros' early sales have been below expectations for a PS5 exclusive, especially considering its relatively high budget.
Game Rant
Saros PS5 Sales Estimates at 300k, Selling Slower Than Returnal on a Bigger Install Base
Come back stronger. Saros is off to a slow start according to sales estimates from Alinea Analytics, which predict the title has sold around 300k copies since it launched approximately two weeks ago. It’s important to underline that this data is not an official number, and comes courtesy of a...
Push Square
Explaining All Stats & Attributes in Saros
This guide entails everything that you need to know to understand the different stats and attributes in Saros.
DualShockers
How to Remove Corruption in Saros
Corruption is a status effect in Saros that can reduce your maximum health and significantly lower your chance for survival, here's how to remove it.
Game Rant
How to Make Saros Easier (All Carcosan Modifiers)
There are several Carcosan Modifiers that can make Saros easier or more difficult according to the players' preference; here are all of them.
Game Rant
How To Defeat Legion In Saros
Legion is the boss of Blighted Marsh, the fourth biome in Saros. Let's go over some tips and a basic strategy to defeat it in this guide.
TheGamerHow Every Stat Works In Saros
Learn what every stat and attribute represents in Saros so improve Arjun in the best way possible.
TheGamer
New PS5 Exclusive Saros May Be Struggling
Saros, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive from the creators of Returnal, appears to be off to a much slower start than expected.
Game Rant
What is Eclipse in Saros?
Carcosan Eclipse is a unique mechanic in Saros that turns up the enemy difficulty and changes up the game’s world and progression.
Game Rant
All Trophies And How To Get Them In Saros
Saros can be a tough experience, so it's no surprise that its platinum can be hard to get. Check out this guide to learn tips for every trophy.
TheGamer
Saros: Tips and Tricks to Help You Get Started
Join us as we discuss the best tips and tricks in Saros that'll help you have a smoother time when traversing the biomes on Carcosa.
DualShockers
Saros Guide Hub: Bosses, Weapons, Progression & More
A complete collection of Saros guides, from beginner tips to endgame content, all in one place.
Game Rant
Rahul Kohli's Saros performance is terrific, but his character is the worst
Saros lead Arjun Devraj is a selfish character who is blinded by his own desire to find Nitya, and he fully deserves what happens to him in the end.
Polygon
All Stats & Attributes in Saros
Every stat and attribute in Saros explained, what they do, and which ones actually matter for your runs.
Game RantSaros Patch is Here, Brings Balancing Changes, Fixes, and New UI Color Settings
Expect a more smoother time on Carcosa, but don’t go looking for any game-changing adjustments other than the Power Generator nerf.
GamingBolt
How To Unlock And Use The Parry In Saros
You can earn the ability to parry specific enemies' attacks in Saros. Learn where to find the parry and how it works by following this guide.
TheGamer
How to Get Lucenite Fast in Saros (Farming Tips)
Lucenite in Saros allows players to get Armor Matrix upgrades that unlock permanent stat boosts, here are all the ways you can farm it quicker.
Game Rant
How To Defeat Rhabdom In Saros
Rhabdom is the boss of Shattered Descent, the third biome you'll explore in Saros. Learn all of its attacks and the best tips for fighting the boss.
TheGamer
Is Saros Too Easy After Returnal?
Saros has landed with a positive bang, but many players familiar with Housemarque's previous game have argued that it's too easy.
Game Rant
Where To Find The Grapple In Saros
The Grapple is one of the most essential pieces of equipment in Saros. You'll use it to reach blue spots. Learn the Grapple's location in this guide.
TheGamer
All Abilities in Saros
Here’s everything you need to know about the abilities in Saros and when they unlock.
Game Rant
Saros Launch Outsold By Cyberpunk 2077 And Tomodachi Life In The UK
Saros has had to settle for third in the UK physical chart at launch, falling behind Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Cyberpunk 2077.
TheGamer
Saros Releases New Update for May 2026
Saros developer Housemarque releases a new update for its third person action game, addressing bugs while also adding quality of life improvements.
Game Rant
All Resources & Currencies in Saros
Find out what all the resources in Saros do and how many currencies the game has.
Game Rant
Saros Players Need to Learn What to Prioritize in Each Run ASAP
Like many roguelike games, Saros will give players plenty of choices between two upgrades, and knowing what to prioritize can completely change a run.
Game Rant
All Audio Logs in Saros
Here are all the Audio logs and the biomes where players can find them in Saros.
Game Rant
All Text Logs in Saros
Here are all the text logs and the biomes where players can find them in Saros.
Game Rant
Which Armor Matrix Upgrades to Unlock First in Saros
Players can unlock Armor Matrix Upgrades, which provide permanent stat boosts for their character in Saros. Here are the ones you should unlock early.
Game Rant
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 appears in Saros with a lovely Easter egg
Saros features a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Easter egg, drawing a connection between two popular PS5 games.
Polygon
Saros Is Impossible To Complete If You Don't Die
If you want to fully complete Saros, you'll have to swallow your pride and die a few times.
TheGamer
10 Games To Play If You Love Saros
Did you finish Saros and want more? Here are 10 games to play if you love Saros by Housemarque.
DualShockersSAROS Guide – How To Get The True Ending
Here’s a spoiler-free guide to unlocking the other ending to SAROS, considered to be the good and true ending.
GamingBolt
Saros is Incredible, But Housemarque Has a Lot Riding On It
Even without sales data, it's easy to be concerned for Housemarque, especially given the general state of PlayStation Studios.
GamingBoltPlayers’ Choice: Vote for April 2026’s best new game
Last month was filled with adventures across moons, mindscapes, and the cartoon world! Some big new releases included Mouse: P.I. for Hire, Pragmata, Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, Hades II, and Saros. Which game was your favorite? How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation...
PlayStation Blog
Free Saros Avatars Available To Redeem On PS Website
Don't worry, the Saros avatars are nowhere near as much of a pain as the Resident Evil ones from last month.
TheGamer
Best Beginner Tips for Saros
Get the best possible start in Housemarque's new bullet-hell roguelite Saros.
Game Rant
Should You Play Returnal Before Playing Saros?
Should you play Returnal before Saros? Learn how the games connect, what carries over, and if newcomers can start with Saros first.
Game Rant
How To Defeat Bastion In Saros
Bastion is the Overlord of the Ancient Depths, and the second boss you will face in Saros. Look for tips in this guide!
TheGamer
Which Armor Matrix Upgrades To Get First in Saros
In this guide for Saros, we'll be explaining which permanent upgrades you should get first from the Armor Matrix tree.
DualShockers
The Best Armor Matrix Upgrades To Unlock First In Saros
Make your character stronger and survive for longer in Saros with these Armor Matrix upgrades.
TheGamer
How to get the secret ending in Saros
The Saros secret ending explained, along with a guide on how to unlock it after completing the main game.
Polygon
Saros Gets New Free Download for May 2026
PlayStation hid a secret in the store page for PS5 exclusive Saros, and those who claim it will receive a free download for their console.
Game Rant
Saros and Pragmata show that video-game-ass video games are back
Capcom and Sony's new sci-fi shooters may or may not be the start of a trend, but they make an special pair
PolygonSaros feels like Returnal, but it's a very different game to Housemarque
Housemarque explained its journey to developing its latest game, Saros, and how the team evolved what it built with Returnal.
Polygon
How Long Does It Take To Complete Saros?
If you were hoping Saros would be longer than Returnal, then you're in luck. It is! But be prepared for double the amount of deaths, too.
TheGamer
Saros Review: Housemarque’s Most Masterful and Punishing Vision Yet
In our review of Saros, find out how Housemarque builds upon the foundation of Returnal to deliver an unparalleled experience.
DualShockers
8 Ways Saros Improves On Returnal
If you weren't a fan of Returnal, but are interested in Saros, we have you covered. Here are 8 ways Saros improves on Returnal.
DualShockers
Saros needs to stop pretending it's a roguelike
Saros, despite being a spiritual sequel to Returnal, would be much better if it didn't try to be a roguelike because its mechanics and story conflict.
Polygon
How to beat the King boss in Saros
The King is the final boss in Saros and is quite the challenge. Here's how to defeat them and avoid all of their attacks.
Polygon
Why Saros is a 9/10 MUST-PLAY PS5 Title - Weekly Loadout
Sony finally delivers a brand new exclusive single-player game to their audience with Saros, and it’s been getting rave reviews including our 9/10 score. Nintendo can’t seem to win over their own fans in 2026, and we’ll all see if Star Wars can with the upcoming KOTOR remake. We cover all this and...
Game RantOfficial PlayStation Podcast Episode 540: Surviving Saros
Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Sid and I are back this week to celebrate the launch of Saros with a special interview featuring Actor Rahul Kohli and Creative Director Gregory Loudeni from Housemarque. Stuff We Talked About...
PlayStation Blog
Saros Vs. Returnal: Which Is The Better Game?
Housemarque's Saros and Returnal games deliver similar, roguelike experiences, but one game has an edge over the other.
Game RantSaros Was Made More Approachable Than Returnal So More Players Could Enjoy It
Creative director Gregory Louden and associate design director Matti Häkli spoke about finding balance between difficulty and accessibility.
GamingBolt
Saros: How To Beat The Prophet (Boss Guide)
As players dive into Sarosand start to get a feel for things, among the first true tests of skill is with the game's first major boss: The Prophet. The boss encounter can be quite challenging if you haven't started to master the various combat mechanics or utilized some of the unique Carcosan...
Steam News
How to beat the Priestess boss in Saros
The Priestess boss in Saros will force you to punch tuning forks and dodge a ton of projectiles. Here's how to beat them and avoid their attacks.
Polygon
Is Saros too easy? Carcosan Modifiers can be your difficulty settings
If you're looking to make Saros less challenging, try these Carcosan Modifiers. Just be careful not to ruin your fun in the process.
Polygon
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....
Push Square
Saros directors say Housemarque's greatest influence is itself: "As much as we love other games, we wanted to do it our way"
Interview | Creative director Gregory Louden and art director Simone Silvestri take us behind the weird and wonderful world of Carcosa: "We're going to cook with this one"
GamesRadar
You’ll Miss Some Of The Best Parts Of Saros If You Don’t Die Enough
Housemarque’s latest bakes death into its story so much that you should probably die on purpose
Kotaku
Beautiful PS5 Exclusive Game Out Today on PS Store
Today is finally the day. One of PlayStation’s most anticipated first-party exclusives is finally making its way to PS5. Only available on Sony’s console, Saros is available right now on the PlayStation Store. What is Saros? Developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment,...
PlayStation Lifestyle
How to Beat All Bosses in Saros
Saros has more bosses than Returnal, and here is how you can beat them.
Game Rant
Brutal difficulty? Crushing bosses? Don't let them scare you off Saros, pleads PlayStation studios lead: "If this video game looks cool to you then IT IS FOR YOU"
Sony's new exclusive is almost out
GamesRadar
Saros – 15 Advanced Tips and Tricks
Getting to the end isn't what matters, but there are certainly ways to make the journey easier in Housemarque's latest PS5 exclusive.
GamingBoltSAROS Guide – Best Weapons And All 4 Power Weapons
Nail down the best weapons to choose from in SAROS, as well as the capabilities of all four power weapons.
GamingBoltSAROS Guide – Where To Get Halcyon
Here’s a guide to quickly collecting enough Halcyon for all of those essential advanced Armor Matrix upgrades in SAROS.
GamingBoltSAROS Guide – How To Quickly Farm Lucenite
Maximize your Lucenite gains and farm it as quickly and efficiently as possible with this in-depth guide for SAROS.
GamingBolt
Saros: How to Fix Alt-Fire Controls (The Circle Button Trick)
The PlayStation 5 DualSense controller features have been put to great use to enhance immersion in Saros, but for many players, adaptive triggers are only delivering frustration. The default configuration uses this feature on L2: a half-press activates Alt-Fire, while a full press through the...
Wccftech
Saros: The Best Weapon to Melt Bosses (Ripsaw Chakram Guide)
While some of the shotguns are very solid weapon choices in the early game thanks to their powerful Alt-Fire modes, there comes a point in Saros where staggering an enemy is no longer enough. To clear the endgame biomes, defeat the final Overlords, and clear the game with ease, you will need the...
Wccftech
How to get Honorarium Sigils in Saros
A full explainer on Honorarium Sigils in Saros including how to get them, how to use them, and what you get for using them to open the sealed chamber.
Polygon
How to break yellow barriers in Saros
An explainer on how to break through yellow barriers in Saros, so you can access the items and rewards behind them.
Polygon
How to grapple in Saros
Learn how to grapple in Saros, including how grappling works and when you can access it in the story.
Polygon
Best Carcosan modifiers in Saros
In Saros, you can equip modifiers to give Arjun buffs and debuffs. In this list, you find the five best modifiers to equip.
Polygon
How to beat the Rhabdom boss in Saros
Rhabdom is a boss found in the Colony section of Shattered Descent in Saros. Here's how to defeat them and avoid their attacks.
Polygon
How to beat the Architect boss in Saros
The Architect is a challenging flying monstrosity in Saros and the boss of the Desecrated Fortress. Here's how to beat it and avoid its attacks.
Polygon
The best weapons in Saros
Our picks for the top five weapons in Saros, alongside the three best power weapons, with an overview of their standard and alt-fire modes.
Polygon
How to beat the Legion boss in Saros
Legion is the fourth boss in Saros. Here's how to easily defeat them and avoid their attacks.
Polygon
What is Proficiency in Saros?
Proficiency determines the levels of your weapons in Saros. Here's how to increase it and what else it effects.
Polygon
How to beat the Shepherd boss in Saros
The Shepherd boss is found at the end of the Acolyte's Haven biome in Saros. Here's how to defeat the monster at sea and avoid its attacks.
PolygonSaros Desecrated Fortress walkthrough and Architect Boss Guide
Complete the Desecrated Fortress and defeat the Architect with this guide
VGCSaros True Ending Explained and how to unlock (Let Go Trophy Guide)
Here's how to see the true ending of Saros and unlock the Let Go trophy
VGCSaros Blighted Marsh walkthrough and Legion Boss Guide
Complete the Blighted Marsh and defeat Legion in Saros with this guide
VGC
All Main & Power Weapons in Saros
Saros has quite a few weapons with different variants that players can get their hands on. Here’s how players can use them and when they unlock.
Game Rant
Saros difficulty level is a direct respond to Returnal, says Housemarque
Housemarque explains why it made Saros more approachable than Returnal, citing the fact that players struggled to beat thje latter.
Polygon
A Spoiler-Free Guide On How To Get Saros’ True Ending
Seeing all of Arjun’s story is mostly straightforward, until it’s not
Kotaku
How to unlock Grapple - Saros
Reach new areas and move around arenas with greater speed with the Grapple move in Saros.
Shacknews
Saros release times and date for all regions
If you bought the standard version of Saros, it'll be out April 30
GamesRadar
How to Claim Pre-Order & Deluxe Edition Outfits in Saros
Saros gives players extra outfits and costumes as part of the Pre-order bonuses & Deluxe Edition bonuses, here's how to claim/use them.
Game Rant
What is a redraw item in Saros?
The Armor Matrix has an upgrade that gives you a redraw item during a cycle. But what does this even mean?
Shacknews
Saros Director Won't Confirm If It Takes Place In The Same Universe As Returnal
Housemarque's director says it's up to the players to figure out whether Saros and Returnal take place in the same shared universe.
TheGamer
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. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
All Biomes in Saros
Curious to know how many biomes Saros has? Here’s everything you need to know.
Game Rant
12 Things To Know Before You Start Playing Saros
Housemarque’s roguelike shooter can be a test of resilience or a pretty breezy third-person shooter
Kotaku
Saros Guide – 15 Early Game Tips and Tricks
Carcosa takes no prisoners, but here's how to claw your way through the ever-changing world and overcome everything in your path.
GamingBolt
How to heal - Saros
Taking time to heal between fights makes the difference between a successful cycle or a failed one in Saros.
Shacknews
How To Beat The Shattered Rise Prophet Boss In Saros
Here's everything you need to know to beat the Prophet boss in Saros!
TheGamer
Best Tips And Tricks For Saros
Here's everything you need to know before playing Saros!
TheGamer
What Changes When You Die In Saros?
Here's everything you need to know about what carries over between runs in Saros!
TheGamer
All Shattered Rise Halcyon Locations In Saros
Here's everything you need to know to find the Halcyon units in the Shattered Rise region of Saros.
TheGamer
How To Use Carcosan Modifiers In Saros
Here's everything you need to know to change the difficulty in Saros so you can better enjoy your experience.
TheGamer
Saros: Can You Beat the Tutorial Boss? (Consort Boss Guide)
The opening of Saros pits you against the Consort, a formidable tutorial boss designed to teach you the high stakes of combat. While most players will fall to this boss, it is possible to defeat it and receive some rewards for your efforts. However, the fight is really difficult because you lack...
WccftechSaros Shattered Descent walkthrough and Rhabdom Boss Guide
Everything you need to know about Shattered Descent, the third area of Saros
VGCSaros: How to unlock the grapple and use grapple points in Saros
Wondering how to use the grapple in Saros? This guide explains all
VGC
Saros release countdown: Exact date and time
PlayStation exclusive Saros is coming soon, and not long is left before you can dive in and enjoy the content. The exact release date and time will differ based on which edition you've purchased. Nevertheless, this guide has you covered regarding the exact moment you'll be able to enjoy what Saros...
Steam News
All Saros endings explained and how to get the Secret Ending
In this spoiler-heavy guide, we explain how to get every ending in Saros and what they mean
GamesRadarSaros release countdown: Exact date and time
PlayStation exclusive Saros is coming soon, and not long is left before you can dive in and enjoy the content. The exact release date and time will differ based on which edition you've purchased. Nevertheless, this guide has you covered regarding the exact moment you'll be able to enjoy what Saros...
Destructoid
How Does Attribute Volatility Work in Saros?
Confused about how Attribute Volatility works in Saros? Here’s whether or not you should go over the cap.
Game RantSaros Guides and Walkthrough: Boss guides, collectibles and more
Here's every boss, collectible and more in Saros
VGCSaros collectibles guide: How to find Audio Logs, Text Logs and more
Wondering where to find the collectibles in Saros?
VGCSaros guide: How to level up in Saros
Wondering where to level up your character in Saros?
VGCSaros guide: How to fast travel in Saros
Here's how you fast travel in Saros
VGCSaros guide: How to destroy yellow barriers in Saros
Here's how you destroy the annoying yellow barriers throughout Carcosa in Saros
VGCSaros guide: Halcyon explained and Halcyon locations in Saros
Collect all the Halcyon in Saros with our guide
VGCSaros guide: How to change the difficulty in Saros, Carcosan Modifiers explained
Wondering how to change the difficulty in Saros? Find out in this guide
VGCSaros Ancient Depths walkthrough and Bastion Boss Guide
Complete Ancient Depths and defeat Bastion with this guide
VGCSaros Shattered Rise walkthrough and Prophet Boss Guide
Complete Shattered Rise and defeat Prophet with this guide
VGC
How to get rid of Corruption - Saros
Corruption reduces your maximum integrity, but it can be cleansed.
Shacknews
What does Proficiency mean in Saros?
Saros teaches you that collecting Lucenite increases Proficiency. But what does that even mean?
Shacknews
Saros controls & button layout
Learn the controls and buttons for Saros for PlayStation 5.
Shacknews
How to save your game - Saros
Worried about losing all of your progress in Saros? Here's how saving and game suspension works.
Shacknews
How to get more Halcyon - Saros
You need to start farming Halcyon if you want to unlock better Armor Alterations in Saros.
Shacknews
Saros release time in your time zone
Here's when Housemarque's new game, Saros, releases in your time zone, as well as what you get for preordering the game.
Polygon
How to Get the True Ending in Saros?
Completed the third Act, but do not know what to do now? This Saros guide goes over the requirements for the Epilogue.
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Where to Use Honorarium Sigils (Desecrated Fortress) in Saros
Found some Honorarium Sigils and don’t know where to use them in Saros? Here’s where you can use them!
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How to Unlock Eclipse Threads in Saros
Can’t seem to reach some containers that are far away in Saros? Unlocking Eclipse Threads will do the trick. Here’s the location for players curious.
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How to Unlock Grapple in Saros
Wondering how to unlock the grapple ability in Saros? This guide has you covered!
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Prophet Boss Guide in Saros
Here’s how players can beat Prophet in Saros and what they can get at the end of the boss fight.
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How to Break Orange Walls in Saros
Don’t understand how to break the orange walls in Saros? Here’s what players need to do
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How to Open Yellow Barriers Rooms in Saros
Here’s how players can open the yellow barriers in Saros and get the items or collectibles behind them.
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How to Unlock the Jump Network Pads in Saros
Here’s how players can unlock the Jump Network Pads found across the different biomes in Saros.
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Where to Find Carcosan Keys in Saros
Can’t find the keys to open the locked containers in Saros? Here’s everything you need to know about them.
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What To Do With Halcyon in Saros
Confused about what you should do with the Halcyons you’ve found in Saros? This guide has you covered!
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How to Beat Consort in Saros
Wondering if you can beat the tutorial boss in Saros? Here’s everything you need to know about Consort.
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Saros Trophy Guide: How to Get 100%
Our comprehensive guide goes over all the trophies in Saros and how players can achieve 100%.
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How Long to Beat in Saros
Here's how long it will take players to complete Saros and get the 100% completion.
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Saros: How to Cleanse Corruption (And Why You Shouldn’t Always Do So)
In Saros, the Eclipse is dangerous in more ways than one, introducing more powerful enemies that can inflict an altered status condition known as Corruption. While most players will instinctively try to avoid it as much as possible, the game rewards those who understand when to embrace it....
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Best guns and weapons in Saros
Our tier list for Saros guns lists all the best options for weapons in-game, including Power Weapons
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How to get all permanent upgrades in Saros
To unlock abilities in Saros, players need to progress to certain points of the campaign
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How to drop Artefacts in Saros
Artefacts in Saros grant buffs, but there's limited slots to hold them
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How to get past Yellow Barriers in Saros
Yellow walls or barriers in Saros need a Blazing Strike to break through
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Corruption in Saros explained
Corruption in Saros has different effects on Health, Weapons, Artefacts, and more
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How to save in Saros
Saving your progress in Saros is done with auto-save, not a manual option
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All Saros attributes and stats explained
Drive, Command, Resilience and Proficiency attributes are all explained here
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Autohit in Saros explained
Autohit in Saros is a weapon feature that's both useful and a challenge
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How long to beat Saros? Story length and time to beat revealed
Saros will take roughly twenty to thirty hours to beat for most players
GamesRadar
Saros 11 Tips We Wish We Knew Before Playing
Want to dash, block and shoot like an expert Enforcer? Here are the 11 things we wish we knew before playing Saros.
GameSpot
Guide: Saros Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Everything You Need to Know
All you need to know about Saros. In this Saros guide, we take you through the basics of the game to ensure you're best prepared to meet its challenges. That includes finding collectibles, how to use Carcosan Modifiers, and how to get all Trophies. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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Saros: How to Get Your Favorite Weapon at the Start of Every Cycle
Being a roguelike, Saros expects you to build your loadout as you proceed through Carcosa. However, the random generation of weapons and Artifacts can often make a Cycle more difficult than expected. However, there is a simple re-roll trick that lets you start every run with your preferred weapon....
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Saros: The Best Weapons for High Damage and Stagger
While Saros offers a diverse arsenal of Soltari weaponry, two specific Shotgun variations stand out as the undisputed best choices for clearing biomes. If you are struggling with fast-moving enemies or bosses that leave little opportunities for you to attack, using Stalwart or Annihilator Shotguns...
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Saros: How to Parry Enemy Attacks and Projectiles
Saros gameplay mechanics are the natural evolution of those seen in Returnal, with additional layers of complexity added to defense. Instead of dashing through enemy attacks, the game is all about mastering a sort of rock-paper-scissors defensive loop between your Dash, Shield, and Parry. The last...
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Saros: How to Increase Movement Speed (Traversal Boost)
While Saros doesn't waste much time teaching the basics of the game, including the Dash maneuver used to avoid enemy attacks, the game often glosses over other mechanics that can make exploring Carcosa smoother and more fun. This is the case of the Traversal Boost ability, which can be a big help...
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Saros: The Best Carcosan Modifiers to Use for Easy Progression
The Carcosan Modifiers system in Saros allows you to manipulate the difficulty of a Cycle by altering specific parameters. While the system is entirely optional, and provides neither direct resource bonuses - like increased Lucenite - nor penalties, it is the most powerful tool at your disposal if...
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Saros: Complete Walkthrough & Guide – Combat Secrets, Character Progression Tips, Best Difficulty Modifiers
Coming after Returnal, Saros marks Housemarque's return to the roguelite genre with yet another gripping dark space adventure where protagonist Arjun Devaraj faces not only the bullet hell unleashed by the many threats on planet Carcosa, but his own past. In this complete walkthrough and guide hub,...
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Saros: Best Stats to Upgrade
Survival in Saros depends not only on your skills, but also on Arjun’s high-tech suit. Understanding the balance between the three Growth Attributes of the suit and how to improve them is often the difference between a successful Cycle and a quick trip back to the Passage. The Three Growth...
WccftechSaros Release Times: When does Saros launch? Early access guide
Here's when you can start playing Saros
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Saros is Housemarque’s highest-rated game of all time
Critic reviews for the Housemarque developed Saros have gone live, with the title landing as the highest-rated game in the studio's 30 year history. Saros is Housemarque’s highest-rated game of all time first appeared on KitGuru.
KitGuruThis 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
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What Time Does Saros Release Globally?
Here are the global release timings for Saros and when you can expect the game to go live in your region.
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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
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Guide: These 23+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (27th-3rd May)
Saros! Invincible VS! NTE! It’s an absolutely gigantic week on the PS5 and PS4 this time, but two titles will probably take the bulk of the headlines. We’re obviously talking about first-party giga-hit Saros and fighting game Invincible VS. Spare a moment for the GTA-inspired gacha game NTE, too....
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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
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The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend – April 24
There are some very exciting games coming out next week that we posted reviews for this week that you still need to wait for. I am sorry it worked out this way. We are not trying to brag that we already played Saros and Diablo IV's Lord of Hatred expansion. But we do want to let you know that they...
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Is Saros a Must-Play PS5 Exclusive? - Review Roundup
Following up one of the PS5's most celebrated original exclusives, Saros has a lot on its shoulders. Bringing AAA narrative to Returnal's perfected arcade action, Saros seems like the game PS5 owners have been waiting for in between live service releases and game cancellations. Does Saros deliver...
Game RantOfficial PlayStation Podcast Episode 539: Mice and Men
Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Tim, Kristen, and I are back this week to talk about the upcoming release of Saros, the cartoon world of Mouse: P.I. for Hire, best convenience store snacks, and upcoming updates. Stuff We Talked...
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Saros – Everything We Know About Housemarque’s Solar Bullet-Hell
One of the first major current-gen exclusives for the PlayStation 5 was Returnal, the bullet-hell rougelike from first-party studio Housemarque that arrived a few months after the launch of the console on April 30, 2021. Now, five years after that launch, Housemarque is back with a spiritual...
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PS5 Exclusive Shooter Gets Stellar Reviews, Is GOTY Contender
A brand new PlayStation 5 exclusive shooter out next week has gotten some stellar reviews, placing it firmly in the Game of the Year race. What PS5 exclusive is getting stellar reviews? Saros, the latest game from Returnal developer Housemarque, is set to release on April 30, 2026, and has gotten...
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Saros Tech Analysis – The Evolution Of A Near-Perfect Formula
Housemarque has made some bold claims ahead of its latest shooter roguelike’s launch, but how do they hold up under scrutiny? Pretty well, as it turns out.
GamingBolt
Saros Reviews Are Glowing, But Its Embargo Restrictions Make It Harder To Talk About
The Kotaku crew talks about restrictive review embargoes, why they happen, who they help, and who they hurt
KotakuIf You Bounced Off Returnal Because Of Difficulty, Saros Lets You Make An Easy Mode
Housemarque gives you options to set the difficulty to your liking
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Saros review: Edge of Tomorrow
Housemarque refines its roguelite formula in Saros.
Shacknews
'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...
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Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros
Pacing, production, and well-prepared performances.
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Saros Metacritic score makes it one of the best games of the year, putting the cosmic roguelike right behind Resident Evil Requiem and Pokemon Pokopia
Housemarque is two for two on big, weird sci-fi shooters
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