Saros

2 weeks, 2 days - Take a look at the Finding Carcosa: Becoming Arjun Behind-the-Scenes Featurette for Saros, the hit third-person action roguelite shooter developed by Housemarque. Players will hear from Rahul Kohli, the star of Saros as Arjun, on the process of becoming the character, alongside the Housemarque development team. Saros is available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5).

4 weeks, 1 day - The journey through Carcosa reaches its climax in this final confrontation against the King. This gameplay showcases the ultimate test of combat mastery, featuring multiple health bars, screen-clearing ultimate attacks, and a relentless pace that demands perfection. See the culmination of the Saros experience as the throne room becomes a battlefield, leading directly into the final moments and the game's dramatic conclusion.

4 weeks, 1 day - The Cathedral serves as the backdrop for a visually stunning showdown with the Priestess, where holy fire and homing projectiles create a cinematic bullet-hell experience. This gameplay demonstrates the constant mobility needed to survive her ritual phases and the tactical use of the Soltari shield to mitigate her most devastating spells. Witness the escalation of the fight as the Priestess brings the full weight of her spiritual power to bear in this high-pressure confrontation.

4 weeks, 1 day - Experience the aggressive, fast-paced duel against the Shepherd, a relentless gatekeeper who punishes every mistake with brutal melee combos. This gameplay highlights the importance of dash-iframe timing and capitalizing on the brief windows of vulnerability following the Shepherd's devastating heavy slams. Watch the rhythmic back-and-forth of this late-game encounter where high-speed lunges and precision dodging are the only path to victory.

4 weeks, 1 day - The Architect transforms the Desecrated Fortress into a deadly geometric playground in this high-stakes battle. Experience the shifting phases of this encounter as the arena itself becomes a weapon, forcing a display of perfect parry timing and grappling movement against high-damage energy beams. This footage captures the flow of the fight as players navigate the complex projectile patterns and Eclipse Threads unique to this mechanical monstrosity.

4 weeks, 1 day - Watch as we take on the overwhelming hive-mind threat of Legion in the heart of the Blighted Marsh. This encounter is a relentless display of multi-target combat and crowd control as the screen fills with various adds and area-of-effect hazards. This raw gameplay showcases the agility and precise targeting required to survive the chaos of the swarm and dismantle the collective consciousness of one of Saros's most frantic encounters.

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1 month - After you beat Bastion, the boss of the Ancient Depths biome in Saros, you unlock the Carcosan Modifiers back at the Passage when you speak to Primary. Let’s break down exactly how this difficulty modifier mechanic works, and a few tips to help you get the most out of it.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:17 - How the Carcosan Modifier Works1:25 - Tips and Tricks3:23 - How to Make It Harder (But Fun)4:10 - Outro

1 month - Check out the Accolades Trailer for Saros, a third-person action roguelite shooter developed by Housemarque. Players will endure the trials and tribulations of Carcosa with a variety of weapons and abilities from run to run. Survive the Eclipse in Saros, available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5).

1 month - Rhabdom represents a major shift in Saros’ boss design, trading the multi-phase health bars of previous encounters for one massive, high-stakes life bar and extreme mobility. Unlike the stationary threats you've faced so far, Rhabdom is a relentless hunter that will constantly rush you, forcing you to master long dodges and utilize the arena's grapple points to survive. In this guide, we break down why bringing a weapon with Auto-hit enabled—like certain Handcannons or Shotguns—is essential for landing shots while you're sprinting for your life across the arena floor.We’ll also detail the boss’s devastating red projectile slams and the mid-fight shift where blue, absorbable projectiles turn into lethal yellow waves. Success here requires managing your distance, knowing when to zip to the second floor for health-restoring aether, and timing your Overdrive shots to burn through Rhabdom’s health before he can pin you down. Stick around for a fully unedited successful encounter to see how to stay one step ahead of this Carcosian predator.

1 month - Bastion serves as the formidable gatekeeper of the Ancient Depths, and while this stationary sentinel might seem simple at first, its grid-based attacks and area lockdowns can quickly overwhelm an unprepared player. To survive this encounter, you'll need to ditch your close-range shotguns in favor of rifles or handcannons and master the use of the arena's jump pads. This guide breaks down how to navigate the boss's lethal beam patterns and which Power Weapons, like Prominence or Dispiritor, will give you the edge at medium range.We also dive into the transition phases, showing you the most efficient way to clear out turrets and recharge your resources before the intensity ramps up. Learn how to manage the "Shield Amplifier" trade-offs when absorbing yellow orbs and how to position yourself at the back of the arena to maximize your reaction time against Bastion's final phase lockdown. Stay tuned after the breakdown for a full, unedited successful run against Bastion to see these strategies in action on Carcosa.

1 month - Prophet is the first major hurdle in Saros, and this plant-like monstrosity is a brutal introduction to the game's "bullet ballet" combat. With three distinct health bars and a screen full of corrupted projectiles, defeating this beast requires a perfect blend of aggression and defensive timing. In this guide, we’ll walk you through every phase of the encounter, from destroying the side-orbs to exposing Prophet's glowing weak point, and how to navigate the arena's treacherous red grass.Success against Prophet depends heavily on mastering your Soltari shield to absorb homing projectiles and knowing exactly when to dash through those expanding yellow ripples. We break down the boss's evolving stomp patterns and provide tips on managing the vine walls in the high-stakes final phase. Stick around after the breakdown for a full, unedited look at the Prophet boss fight in action to see these strategies put to the test on the planet Carcosa.

1 month - Conquering the hostile moon of Carcosa requires more than just expert dodging; you need a perfectly tuned Armor Matrix to survive. In this guide, we break down how to effectively spend your Lucenite and Halcyon to turn Arjun into a powerhouse. From prioritizing Drive nodes in the early game to boost your currency gains to unlocking the game-changing Proficiency Enhancements, we’ll show you exactly how the skill tree functions and which paths lead to the most powerful upgrades.Progression in Saros is gated by formidable bosses and rare resources. We explain the differences between Resilience, Command, and Drive nodes, and why you should never pass up a chance to grab Halcyon for those high-tier purple upgrades. Learn how to navigate the branching paths, manage your resources between runs, and optimize your build to handle the escalating difficulty of Housemarque's latest roguelite adventure.

1 month - Surviving the eclipsed world of Carcosa requires more than just quick reflexes; you’ll need a deep understanding of the high-tech arsenal at your disposal. In Housemarque’s latest roguelite, Saros, protagonist Arjun must master a variety of firearms—from homing Smart Rifles to devastating Chakram launchers—to uncover the truth behind the failed Echelon expeditions. This breakdown covers the nuances of every weapon class, including "Corrupted" variants and the risk-reward mechanics of the corruption gauge, ensuring you're prepared for the bullet-hell demigods waiting in the shadows.Whether you prefer the precision of the Nova Lance or the crowd-clearing chaos of the Dispiritor, understanding Power Weapons is the key to turning the tide of a difficult run. We dive into the specific alternate fire modes for Rifles, Handcannons, Shotguns, Crossbows, and Chakrams, highlighting which gear excels at exploitation of enemy weak points and which allows for a "spray and pray" approach. Get a head start on your next expedition with this comprehensive look at the gameplay, gear, and alien powers found in Saros.

1 month - Saros doesn't waste any time throwing you into the deep end. Immediately following the tutorial, players are pitted against Consort—a "supposed to lose" encounter designed to kickstart the game's narrative. But while the odds are stacked against you with base-level gear and a tiny health pool, victory is actually possible. We’re breaking down the exact strategy you need to survive Consort’s deadly beam attacks and showing you exactly what secret rewards await those skilled enough to win the fight.This Saros gameplay guide covers the best tactics for defeating the tutorial boss, Consort, using the Level 1 Eruptor Handcannon. We go over how to dodge the red grid attacks, how to manage your shield against blue projectiles, and the timing required to survive the yellow beam explosions. If you manage to deplete the boss's health bar, you'll earn bonus Lucenite and a rare Halcyon for your Armor Matrix gear upgrades. This walkthrough ensures you know every phase of the fight and the specific loot you get for changing the outcome of the game's opening credits.

1 month - Returnal and Saros share a lot in common: They're both third person shooters set on a hostile and creepy alien planet, they're both developed by Housemarque, and they're both roguelites that are built on the idea of requiring multiple runs into order to get strong enough to reach the end. That said, there are a bunch of key differences between the two games that make their style of gameplay very different. Here's a breakdown of those differences so Returnal fans can know what they're getting into when they start Saros.

1 month - Saros is a few days out, but the reviews are in… and IGN's 7/10 puts it on the lower end for Housemarque's new PS5 roguelite. The PS5 exclusive doesn't drop until next week, but we've all sunk time into it and we have different opinions, but agree that the gunplay is punchy, the movement (dashing, jumping) feels great, and Carcosa's biomes give you a real sense of place even as the enemies and bosses grind you into dust. But when it comes to build variety and crafting a distinct playstyle? Saros plays it surprisingly straight.This has us wondering: what actually makes a great roguelite? We dig into what Vampire Survivors, Balatro, Dead Cells, Spelunky, BallxPit, and Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard do that keeps us coming back and where Saros leaves us wanting more. Is it a Returnal successor that lives up to Housemarque’s legacy, or does its polished presentation play to the wrong strengths?This weeks show is hosted by Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano and is produced by Nick Maillet.

1 month - Saros reviewed by Michael Higham on PlayStation 5.With Saros, Housemarque once again proved that its bullet-hell sensibilities mesh incredibly well with fluid and super-challenging action. This is primarily a test of skill that's as much a rhythmic dance as it is a fireworks show with a punch-packing sci-fi arsenal. The roguelite structure doesn't always work in its favor as it struggles to balance the repetition that’s a natural part of the genre with a strong sense of progression – although going through the motions was still fine, because at least I could sharpen my skills for some sick boss fights that were as difficult as they were fun. I'm left conflicted after the 22 hours I put into seeing it all the way through to its true ending, though. There's a bigger emphasis on story this time around, and it's more ambitious in some respects, which I can appreciate – but when its strongest ideas are a bit too abstracted, powerful themes can end up ringing hollow. So while it's eclipsed by its predecessor in some important ways, Saros was still worth banging my head against over and over again.

1 month, 1 week - Take a look at the Launch Trailer for Saros, an upcoming third-person action roguelike shooter developed by Housemarque. Players will fight through the world of Carcosa, full of unsettling enemies and powerful bosses. Explore the true nature of the Eclipse, unlock new abilities, and come back stronger. Saros is launching into Early Access on April 28 with a full release on April 30 for PlayStation 5 (PS5).