Housemarque Reveals Saros Trailer, Delays to April 2026

Housemarque revealed a new trailer for its upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Saros at The Game Awards 2025, showcasing additional story elements and gameplay while announcing a one-month delay to the game's launch date of April 30, 2026.

The third-person action shooter, a spiritual successor to the studio's 2021 hit Returnal, follows Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer portrayed by actor Rahul Kohli. Set on the hostile, shapeshifting alien planet Carcosa under a perpetual eclipse, the narrative centers on a lost offworld colony and Arjun's relentless search for a key figure amid internal conflicts within his unit. The trailer introduced supporting non-player characters who interact with Arjun in a hub area called the Passage and during gameplay runs, highlighting tensions among the group as they navigate the planet's dangers.

Creative director Gregory Louden explained the delay in a PlayStation Blog post, stating that additional time was needed to ensure the game exceeds the team's vision. Originally scheduled for March 20, 2026, the postponement allows for further refinement of its ambitious story and mechanics. Louden described Saros as the studio's "biggest and most ambitious...