Well, this one was a very welcome surprise: Housemarque are back with a brand-new IP titled Saros, described as the “ultmate evolution” of everything Housemarque has done.

As you might have guessed from the trailer, the game is also built on the foundations laid by the excellent Returnal. More specifically, it seems to be a third-person action game with an emphasis on bullet-hell style combat and a protagonist that can return from death stronger than before.

Speaking of, the new leading character is Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer who finds himself on the planet Carcosa as it faces an ominous eclipse.

“SAROS features permanent progression systems, where every death reshapes the world while offering new upgrades to overcome challenges. With a haunting story, deep third-person action, and a grounded performance by Rahul Kohli, SAROS presents the next evolution in Housemarque’s gameplay-first experience.”

Saros will release in 2026.