Well here we go again! Sony’s back with another PlayStation State of Play showcase, this one of an autumnal hue, meaning a fresh parade of announcements for things you’ll be playing on your PS5 soon, soonish, and decidedly less soon. Official pre-show chatter confirmed we should expect a first in-depth look at Returnal studio Housemarque’s latest PlayStation exclusive Saros, while rumblings elsewhere suggested a reveal for Nioh 3. But with things now officially underway, here’s everything revealed during the show.
Saros gets first gameplay and a release date
And speaking of Housemarque’s Returnal follow-up, Saros is precisely where Sony decided to start its latest showcase, offering a first gameplay look at what the studio is calling an “emotional and haunting story” set on the shape-sharing planet of Carcosa. This first proper taste of Saros spotlighted a number of protagonist Arjun Devraj’s abilities, including his Soltari Shield – capable of defending and absorbing projectiles – and his Power Weapon, used to blast back absorbed projectiles. Along his journey, Devraj can probe Hololog’s to learn more about the planet, but mostly the focus appears to be on the kind of eye-searing action that’s made Returnal so compelling.
Saros arrives 20th March next year, with PS5 Pro enhancements promised, and Housemarque says it’ll be sharing more in the months leading up to its release.
Saros gameplay reveal trailer.
More to follow…
