• 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 PlayStation5 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.

Discover a dark, personal story of a man bound to a world that corrupts everything it touches.

Set on the shape-shifting planet Carcosa, SAROS is a standalone cinematic action experience from Housemarque. The story follows Arjun Devraj, a haunted Soltari enforcer driven by loss, regret and an unrelenting need for answers. Drawn into Carcosa’s violent beauty and cosmic horrors, Arjun searches for the truth behind the Eclipse: a sinister force that distorts the world, and everyone within it.

As he fights his way across Carcosa’s mysterious biomes, Arjun’s journey pulls him deeper into a fallen civilisation, towards unsettling truths about his own past. Along the way, he will encounter unlikely allies, fractured bonds and revelations far more devastating than he imagined.

STUNNING GRAPHICS AND GAMEPLAY

Explore the haunting and ever-changing world of Carcosa as it reshapes after every death.

Travel through dreamlike biomes filled with alien ruins, shifting pathways and cosmic phenomena.

Uncover hidden areas, ancient structures and lost technologies that reveal Carcosa’s forgotten history.

Side journeys allow Arjun to discover deeper mysteries and encounter new characters across the world.

MASTER BULLET BALLET COMBAT

Engage in fast, fluid, projectile-focused combat with Housemarque’s signature bullet ballet style.

Unlock and evolve powerful weapons, abilities and corruption-driven enhancements.

Build a personalised arsenal through permanent progression and adaptive playstyles.

Learn enemy attack patterns, parry, shield and dodge through intense encounters and boss battles.

AN UNCONVENTIONAL STORY AND JOURNEY

Experience a layered, psychological narrative shaped by memory, loss and cosmic horror.

Return to the Passage between runs to meet the Echelon IV crew and track your progression.

Watch allies unravel as the Eclipse fuels paranoia, hallucinations and fractured trust.

Go beyond survival to uncover the true cost of your power and what it means to break free of the past.