Housemarque isn’t finished with Saros just yet, which is great for everyone. As of October 19, 2026, the developer has released the free Saros: Zenith update, bringing with it a substantial amount of new content to its action-packed shooter. Whether you’ve already conquered Carcosa or found yourself struggling with the game’s relentless combat, there’s something here for both newcomers and returning players.
The update introduces a New Game+ mode, a dedicated boss rush challenge, 20 additional gameplay modifiers, and several accessibility improvements. Best of all, everything included in Saros: Zenith is available at no additional cost to existing owners. Yes folks, we’re finally getting that boss rush mode.
One of the biggest additions is Eclipse Layers, the game’s new take on New Game+. After completing the main campaign, players can unlock additional Eclipse Layers through the Armor Matrix in Passage, allowing them to tackle increasingly difficult versions of the game.
However, this isn’t simply a matter of making enemies stronger and calling it a day. Each Eclipse Layer requires players to equip a certain combination of Carcosan Modifiers, with 25 different Trial Modifiers available to choose from. This gives players some freedom in deciding how they want to make...
