Saros Goes All-In on Story and Action for PS5 Launch Trailer
Housemarque’s upcoming PS5 title Saros is set to release within the week, with Sony releasing a new launch trailer showcasing story and action sequences. The Deluxe Edition will arrive slightly earlier, just five days from the article’s publication. The trailer provides a substantial look at the game’s narrative and gameplay, though it contains potential story spoilers.
The game is set on the alien planet of Carcosa and features a cosmic horror narrative style reminiscent of Housemarque’s previous work, Returnal. The story follows characters named Arjun and Nitya as they navigate this otherworldly environment. To craft the game’s world and characters, the development team collaborated with graphic novelist Ram V, who brought expertise in cosmic horror and character authenticity to the project.
Creative Director Gregory Louden highlighted Ram V’s contribution: “Ram’s approach to cosmic horror, authenticity and his perspective helped us shape Arjun and Nitya as living and breathing characters.” The collaboration between Housemarque and Ram V appears to have been central to establishing the game’s narrative tone and character depth.
The launch trailer reveals locations and environments on Carcosa that suggest a richly developed alien world, indicating Housemarque has invested significantly in worldbuilding for the title. The trailer includes a mix of cinematics and gameplay footage, offering fans both story context and a look at the action gameplay systems. With the release imminent, this launch trailer represents the final major marketing push before the game arrives on PS5.