Housemarque Pushes Saros Back to April, Drops New Trailer at The Game Awards
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Housemarque debuted a new story trailer for Saros at The Game Awards and pushed its release date back from March to April 30, while confirming the return of Returnal voice actor Jane Perry.
Housemarque used the spotlight at The Game Awards to show off a striking new trailer for Saros, its upcoming sci-fi shooter. Alongside the fresh footage, the studio announced a minor schedule adjustment. The game was originally slated to launch on March 20 next year, but it will now arrive a few weeks later on April 30. For a studio with Housemarque's pedigree, a little extra polish time is always welcome, especially when dealing with the kind of intense, fast-paced action they are known for.
The new trailer gives players a deeper look into the narrative side of the project. We now know the game follows Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer searching for someone across a lost off-world colony on Carcosa under a looming eclipse. In an exciting bit of casting news for fans of the developer's previous work, Jane Perry is returning to the fold after her standout performance as Selene in Returnal. This time around, the team is leaning into an ensemble cast and a heavier story focus, complete with mysterious environments that nod to the psychological architecture of their past hits.
Beneath the narrative layers, the trademark bullet hell combat is getting some fresh mechanical depth. Saros is introducing a new parry move that lets players bounce those signature neon projectiles right back at enemies, adding a rewarding risk and reward layer to the chaos. As reported by Eurogamer, the team is building on everything they learned from Returnal while carving out a distinct identity for this new universe. Keep it locked here as we track the final stretch to April.
Tags: Housemarque, Saros, PlayStation 5, The Game Awards, Shooter
Original article: Eurogamer