พรีวิว “SAROS” เวียน ว่าย ตาย แกร่ง บนดาวมรณะ – ผู้จัดการออนไลน์
Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed that the upcoming PlayStation 5 title SAROS has reached “gone gold” status, with a scheduled release date of April 30, 2026.
Developed by Housemarque, the studio behind Returnal, SAROS is a third-person action game that integrates bullet hell, shooter, and roguelike elements. The narrative centers on Arjun Devraj, a Soltari enforcer portrayed by actor Rahul Kohli, who investigates a lost off-world colony on the planet Carcosa. The setting is described as a shape-shifting world characterized by an ominous eclipse, dark secrets, and hostile inhabitants.
Gameplay Mechanics and Progression
The game utilizes loop-based gameplay combined with persistent resource and progression systems. Players can permanently augment Devraj’s loadout with evolving weapons and suit enhancements that carry over after character death. A specific “Second Chance” feature allows players to be revived instantly upon their first death to maintain combat momentum.
Combat is designed as a “bullet ballet” where players dodge, shield, and parry enemy attacks. Devraj is equipped with the Soltari Shield, a tool used to block attacks and absorb energy from incoming projectiles. This absorbed energy allows the player to transform Devraj’s right arm into Carcosan Power Weapons to discharge attacks at enemies. Players uncover the planet’s backstory by collecting Soltari Holograms scattered throughout the environment.
Development and Technical Specifications
SAROS is built on Unreal Engine 5 and is designated as PS5 Pro Enhanced. The project was directed by Gregory Louden with a musical score composed by Sam Slater. According to Ilari Kuittinen, CEO and co-founder of Housemarque, the development of this new intellectual property was made possible following Sony’s acquisition of the studio in July 2021.
Development began in 2022 with a budget totaling tens of millions of euros. Housemarque received technical and creative assistance during production from Nixxes Software, XDev, and PlayStation Studios Creative Arts.
Availability and Editions
The game will be available in two primary versions. The Standard Edition is priced at THB 2,290.00. The Digital Deluxe Edition, priced at THB 2,690.00, provides 48-hour early access and includes three Enforcer suits inspired by God of War, Ghost of Yōtei, and Returnal: the Midgard, Astra, and Onryo armours.
Players who pre-order any edition of the game will receive the Hands of Shore Armour. Shipping for physical copies is scheduled to begin on April 30, 2026.