Saros is getting a major free update later this year that significantly expands what players can do after finishing Housemarque's latest sci-fi shooter. The announcement comes several months after Saros launched on PS5 to strong critical acclaim.
Saros' unique design is built around permanent progression and resource systems, with protagonist Arjun Devraj growing stronger as players explore a constantly changing Carcosa. That structure gives the game a different identity from Returnal, while retaining Housemarque's familiar emphasis on fast gameplay, projectile-heavy combat, and difficult encounters. The next update will expand that experience after players master those systems, giving Saros a more substantial endgame.
Reports claim that Saros' early sales have been below expectations for a PS5 exclusive, especially considering its relatively high budget.
Housemarque revealed the free Saros Zenith update during PlayStation's September State of Play, confirming that it will arrive later in 2026 with two major new modes. The first is Overlord Rush, a boss rush mode that pits players against the game's Overlords one after another, with performance tracked on online leaderboards. Saros' second new mode is Eclipse Layers, which serves as a take on New Game Plus, allowing players who have completed the story...
