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.
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 PlayStation®5 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.
A Dark, Unconventional Story of Reality and Loss
- 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.
Playstation®5 Console Features
- Feel the intensity of battle; haptic feedback recreates every impact, weapon vibration and environmental disturbance through the DualSense® wireless controller.
- Shape your arsenal; adaptive triggers reflect the evolving tension and recoil of corrupted weaponry as the Eclipse alters Arjun’s capabilities.
- Appreciate the power of the PlayStation®5 console; near-instant load times let you jump straight back into the fight after every death.
- Explore surreal, atmospheric environments brought to life with stunning visual clarity, from neon-soaked ruins to distorted alien landscapes.
- Tempest 3D AudioTech: immerse yourself in Carcosa as spatial audio reveals lurking threats, incoming projectiles and shifting voices of the Eclipse all around you.¹
¹3D Audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. Set-up required.
