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SAROS Gameplay Video
SAROS Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platform | PlayStation 5 / PS5 Pro |
| Voice Actor (Lead) | Rahul Kohli |
| Progression | Permanent Upgrades (Armor Matrix) |
| Music Composer | Sam Slater |
| Visual Target | 4K / 60 FPS |
SAROS System Requirements
1080p
tune Standard (PS5 Base) – 4K Upscaled / 60 FPS
1440p
tune Pro Enhanced – Native 4K / 60 FPS / RT On
2160p
tune Enthusiast (PC Spec Target) – Epic / Native 4K
SAROS Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core i7-12700H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS).
memory Intel Core i9-12900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS). (TGP 75W < 100W suggested)
memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS).
memory Intel Core i7-13620H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS). (TGP unknown; 100W+ suggested)
memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1899
Model: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-14700HX (Score: 860)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS). (TGP unknown; 100W+ suggested)
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS). (TGP unknown; 100W+ suggested)
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1615
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Standard (4K Upscaled / 60 FPS). (TGP unknown; 100W+ suggested)
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Required for DX12 Ultimate features.
- memoryDirectX: Version 12
Powers advanced particle lighting and haptic API.
- save_altStorage Note: 75 GB SSD
Fast read speeds facilitate the 'World Dial' teleportation system.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Supports PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) on PS5 Pro.
Key Settings: Eclipse VFX and Tentacle Simulation impact CPU/GPU overhead.
SAROS: Map Size and Regions
The game features a modular, procedurally influenced map centered around 'The Passage,' a safe hub. Biomes include the Blighted Marsh (reactive environments), the Lost Ancient City (Neoclassical-Futurist architecture), and the Abyssal Void. Each death reconfigures these regions, though major shortcuts remain unlocked.
SAROS: Post-Launch Content / DLC
Housemarque has teased 'Eclipse Rituals'—a series of free post-launch challenge rooms. A major story expansion tentatively titled 'The First Soltari' is rumored for late 2026.
SAROS Skills & Upgrades Overview
Permanent progression is managed via the 'Armor Matrix.' Using resources like Lucenite and Halcyon, players can upgrade Shield Duration, Armor Integrity, and the 'Second Chance' revival ability. Combat evolves through the absorption of projectiles, which fuels 'Carcosan Power Weapons'.
SAROS: Game Editions
Standard Edition ($69.99): Base game + Pre-order 'Hands of Shore' Armor. Digital Deluxe Edition ($79.99): 48-hour Early Access, Digital Soundtrack (Sam Slater), Artbook, and Crossover Armor Sets (ASTRA, Midgard, Onryo).
SAROS: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
PS5 Console Exclusive at launch. No multiplayer crossplay as it is a single-player focused experience. Cloud saves supported across PS5 and PS5 Pro.
SAROS: Top 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. Soltari Phosphorus Shotgun (High damage/status effect), 2. Carcosan Void-Rifle (Alien energy), 3. Retaliation Blade (Melee synergy), 4. Soltari Shield (Primary defensive tool), 5. Solar Flare Cannon (Power Weapon).
SAROS Specific Game Elements
SAROS Weapons
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Carcosan Power Weapon (Right Arm Morph)
Unleashes energy absorbed by the shield in a massive explosive burst.
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Soltari Phosphorus Shotgun (Human Tech)
Fires incendiary pellets that melt mechanical armor over time.
SAROS Animals / Creatures
- pets
Corrupted Strider (Alien Hybrid)
Role: Standard Foe
SAROS Characters
- person
Arjun Devraj - Protagonist (Main)
A Soltari Enforcer driven by a personal mission to find a lost contact.
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Sheridan Bouchard - Commander (Support)
The leader of Echelon IV; a veteran soldier holding the crew together.
Top 3 Characters:
Devraj (Protagonist), 2. Sheridan Bouchard (Commander, voiced by Jane Perry), 3. Primary (Soltari AI).
SAROS Missions / Objectives
- flag
Shadow of the Eclipse (Main Story)
Objective: Investigate the signal from the lost colony ruins.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the Banyan Tree' (Hub intro), 2. 'The Siege of Carcosa' (Major boss battle), 3. 'Eclipse Awakening' (Narrative turning point).
SAROS Collectibles
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Halcyon
Location/Use: Rare reward for defeating 'Eclipse-Corrupted' elites
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Lucenite
Location/Use: Dropped by enemies and found in caches
Top 3 Collectibles:
(Meta-currency), 2. Soltari Holologs (Story snippets), 3. Halcyon Shards (Late-game suit augmentations).
SAROS Armor
- shield
ASTRA Enforcer Suit
Focus/Stats: Deluxe Edition; Increased item find rate
- shield
Hands of Shore Armor
Focus/Stats: Pre-order bonus; High melee protection
SAROS Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
Single-player only. However, 'Asynchronous Ghost' features return, allowing players to find logs and gear left by other fallen Enforcers.
- labelUser Interface
Clean, diegetic HUD that pulses with the Eclipse. The World Dial map allows for instant teleportation to any previously cleared biome, reducing 'marathon' runs.
- labelSound and Music
Original score by Sam Slater (Joker, Chernobyl), featuring dark electronic drones and guitars. The audio distorts dynamically as the Eclipse reaches maximum corruption.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Unreal Engine 5 utilizing Nanite and Lumen. Features complex 'Tentacle Tech' simulation and a particle-based rigid body destruction system where enemies shatter realistically.
- labelAccessibility Features
Includes 'Carcosan Modifiers' (Protections and Trials) to customize difficulty, full DualSense haptic toggles, 3D spatial audio visualizers, and rebindable controls.
- labelStory and Setting
Set on Carcosa, an ancient world whose geometry shifts as the sun 'dies' during a recurring Eclipse. Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer, leads the Echelon IV crew into the ruins of a lost colony. As the Eclipse spreads madness, the narrative explores psychological decay through Arjun’s fractured memories and interactions with his deteriorating team.
- labelTop 3 Mounts/Companions
N/A - Solo exploration. 'Primary' serves as a persistent radio-based AI companion.
SAROS Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline Is SAROS a sequel to Returnal?No, it is a brand-new IP, though it serves as a spiritual successor in terms of gameplay philosophy and genre.
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help_outline Do you lose everything when you die?No. In SAROS, you keep main weapons, power weapons, and permanent resources like Lucenite used for suit upgrades.
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help_outline What does the Eclipse do?It acts as an escalation mechanic, corrupting enemies with 'Yellow Projectiles' that lower your max health cap until cleansed.
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help_outline Can I skip early levels?Yes, the World Dial allows you to teleport directly to any previously unlocked biome.
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help_outline Who composed the music?Sam Slater, known for his work on 'Joker' and 'Chernobyl,' providing a dark electronic score.