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In 2026, Housemarque, the renowned game development studio, is returning with its new game called Saros. This title is part of the PlayStation exclusive lineup and is set to release on the PS5 on April 30. It’s the first major PS Studios game of the year, and based on what has been shown so far, it aims to match or even surpass the high standards set by Housemarque’s 2021 hit, Returnal.
It’s important to note that Saros is not a follow-up to Returnal. Instead, it’s a completely new game created by Housemarque, although it retains the studio’s signature style and gameplay elements. Fans can expect another intense bullet-hell experience—a genre in which Housemarque is well-known—and will be challenged to survive in a hostile sci-fi universe designed to punish players at every step. This is very much in the Housemarque tradition.
Saros is expected to be among the biggest game releases during the first half of 2026. To get a head start, players can pre-order the game now, which will also include exclusive pre-order bonuses. Pre-orders are available through various retail links.
Saros Standard and Digital Deluxe Edition Prices and Contents
There are two editions of Saros available: the Standard Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition. The Standard Edition costs $69.99, while the Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at $79.99. Here’s what’s included with each version:
| Item | Standard Edition | Digital Deluxe Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Base Game | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hand of Shore Armor* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Astra Armor | ✘ | ✓ |
| Onryo Armor | ✘ | ✓ |
| Midgard Armor | ✘ | ✓ |
*Pre-order bonus armor set.
Choosing the Deluxe edition grants access to three additional armor options from the start of the game—Astra, Onryo, and Midgard. If you opt for the standard edition and pre-order, you’ll miss out on those three sets but will receive the Hand of Shore armor as a bonus. This bonus armor is also included in the Deluxe edition.
The price gap between the two editions is just $10 because the Deluxe offers more early-game armor options. For players who stick with the standard edition and pre-order before the game launches, you’ll still get the Hand of Shore armor as a bonus even without the extra armor sets.
Although it feels like physical media is less common these days, Saros will also have a physical release. Fans can pre-order physical copies now through Amazon and other retailers.
Standard Edition
- Price: $69.99
Digital Deluxe Edition
- Price: $79.99
Saros Exclusively on PS5 at Launch
Just like Returnal, Saros will initially be available only on PS5 at launch, with no plans announced for other platforms. It will remain a PS5 exclusive at least until 2028, considering how long it took Returnal to be ported to PC. While there’s been some cross-platform releases of other Sony titles, such as Horizon on Nintendo Switch and Helldivers 2 on Xbox, Saros is expected to stay exclusive to PlayStation consoles for the foreseeable future. It will eventually arrive on PC, but likely not on other PlayStation consoles like PS4.
FAQs
- Is Saros multiplayer? No, it’s designed as a single-player, story-driven experience.
- Will Saros be released on PS4? No, it’s exclusively for PS5 and will not be available on last-generation consoles.
- Who is the lead character in Saros? The main character, Arjun Devraj, is voiced by actor Rajul Kohli, known for roles in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Like A Dragon: Ishin.
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