Our goal with Saros has been to push the hardware and be a showcase for PlayStation 5. So we are thrilled to finally share more details about our PS5 Pro enhancements and PS5 features in Saros, launching April 30 (Wishlist or pre-order Saros here).
Updated PSSR for PS5 Pro
Our fantastic rendering team has upgraded the PSSR support in Saros to the new version of the PSSR upscaler that was released in March. This update provides an even sharper image; you can barely tell it apart from native 4K as you explore Carcosa. Since 1995, our goal at Housemarque has been to push the hardware, and with Saros we continue this drive thanks to this PSSR update.
Increased Base Render Resolution on PS5 Pro
Seppo Halonen, our technical director at Housemarque, wanted to share more specificity on how we have increased our base render resolution for Saros on PS5 Pro.
“On PlayStation 5 Pro we also increased our base render resolution, which is the resolution before upscaling. This means on PS5 Pro, you will have an even clearer higher resolution image at 60 fps. While we use dynamic resolution to ensure stable frame rate even in the middle of hectic combat, PS5 Pro always delivers a sharper image in a scene-to-scene comparison.
Saros on PS5 already looks incredible and runs at rock solid 60fps, but for PS5 Pro we push our graphics even further. Furthermore, there are many small adjustments in reflections and overall quality, ensuring that the increase is not only more pixels, but also the content we render scales up to match. The only place where we switch to 30fps is in key story cinematics where we go quality over quantity and render the high quality characters, lighting and postprocessing at peak resolution – which again is higher on PS5 Pro.”
Precision 3D Audio evolved
Building on our success from Returnal, we have evolved our 3D audio to allow an even more immersive experience on PlayStation 5 with its Tempest 3D AudioTech. You can hear the lost Carcosa, hostiles and even our music all around you when playing with 3D Audio enabled headphones or a 3D audio sound setup. Our amazing sound and music team from PlayStation Creative Arts have created a phenomenal sounding experience. I can’t wait for you to experience it.
Advanced weaponry with adaptive triggers
Similarly we wanted to take things to the next level with how we use the DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive triggers in Saros. When using the adaptive trigger on L2, if you pull it half way down you will activate your main weapon’s alt fire. This allows for alternative attacks, ranging from grenade launchers, slower-firing heavy rounds, ricochet projectiles and much more. If you pull the L2 adaptive trigger all the way down, you will activate your Eclipse driven Power Weapon. This allows you to hit back hard using collected projectiles from your Soltari Shield. These options elevate the rhythm and flow of combat, making the action of Saros even more thrilling.
Immersion driven haptic feedback
We love the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and how it brings you closer to a physical experience in our games. For Saros, we have once again put so much detail, thought and nuance into our haptics. We want you to feel every bit of action, worldbuilding and our haunting story to pull you into our world. If you loved what we did in Returnal, I feel we’ve evolved this even further. I don’t want to spoil it, but there’s very special haptics for you to experience during your time in Saros.
Near instant fast loading
With Saros we also make the most of the PS5’s ultra high-speed SSD, letting you quickly return to the action after death, or escalate the gameplay, audio and visuals when you activate an eclipse, which creates a new experience.
Pre-order Digital Deluxe for 48-hour early access
Those who want the deluxe Saros experience: you will be able to play Saros 48 hours before the launch on April 30, 2026 with our Digital Deluxe Edition and PlayStation Studios celebration suits, featuring Returnal, God of War and Ghost of Yotei.
Players who pre-order Saros or Saros Digital Deluxe before launch can unlock the Hands of Shore Armour too. The Digital Deluxe version upgrade can also be purchased separately for players who buy the physical edition of Saros.
Come back stronger April 30 2026
We cannot wait for you to play Saros. Saros is the next gameplay-first, single-player action game from Housemarque and our amazing collaborators. A dream project made by a dream team.
Thanks for reading!
