Beneath a haunting eclipse, survive Carcosa’s shifting dangers, master bullet ballet combat, and come back stronger after every death in Housemarque’s next evolution of third-person action. Uncover a layered, psychological narrative shaped by cosmic horror and broken memory. Return to the Passage between runs - a hub where trust fractures and paranoia spreads. Witness allies succumb to fear, visions and hallucinations influenced by the Eclipse. Go beyond the action to piece together a haunting story about identity, sacrifice and the cost of power.
- ENTER A WORLD SHAPED BY THE ECLIPSE: Experience a dark, atmospheric world transformed by cosmic forces. SAROS takes place on Carcosa, a haunting, ever-changing planet where ancient structures, fallen civilizations and alien environments shift after every death. Featuring dramatic lighting, neon-infused VFX and vast, surreal landscapes, SAROS has been built from the ground up for PlayStation5 consoles, with enhanced performance and visuals on PlayStation 5 Pro. Alongside its gorgeous presentation, SAROS introduces new progression systems, world-changing mechanics and deeper storytelling woven directly into the action.
- MASTER BULLET BALLET COMBAT: Face Carcosa’s hostile inhabitants using Housemarque’s signature bullet ballet. a fluid, fast-paced blend of dodging, parrying, shielding and projectile-heavy combat. Mix weapons, power abilities and corruption-driven modifiers to craft your own evolving playstyle. Build a growing arsenal and unlock devastating upgrades as you fight to survive the Eclipse’s ever-changing challenges.
- TAKE A CINEMATIC, EMOTIONAL JOURNEY: Arjun’s story goes far beyond defeating his enemies. Haunted by loss and driven by unanswered questions, he is forced to confront the deepest parts of his past as the Eclipse distorts reality around him. With each run, he draws closer to the truth, and further into the psychological unravelling of the crew he once trusted. Can he break the cycle, or is he destined to lose himself to the madness?
- STUNNING GRAPHICS AND GAMEPLAY: Explore shape-shifting biomes transformed by the Eclipse after every death. Discover dreamlike alien architecture, collapsed civilizations and mysterious landmarks. Uncover hidden routes, secret rooms and environmental storytelling woven into every area. Engage with the crew of Echelon IV between runs to track progression and unlock new upgrades.
- EVOLVE THROUGH RELENTLESS COMBAT: Engage in intense projectile-focused fights using dodge, parry, shield and mobility skills. Combine weapon mods, power abilities and corruption effects to evolve your loadout. Build up permanent progression through unlockable upgrades, skill paths and gear enhancements. Face spectacular boss encounters that test precision, timing and situational awareness.
- Feel the intensity of battle, haptic feedback recreates every impact, weapon vibration and environmental disturbance through the DualSense wireless controller.
