At The Game Awards 2025, Housemarque revealed a new trailer for its upcoming sci-fi action game, Saros, and announced a delay to April 30. The studio's next project, previously anticipated for 2026, faced a postponement to refine its development. This update came amid a night filled with major gaming reveals and awards.
The Game Awards 2025, held on the evening of Thursday, December 11, showcased numerous announcements, including a significant update from Housemarque. The Finnish studio, known for titles like Returnal, unveiled a fresh trailer for Saros, its forthcoming sci-fi action game. According to reports, Saros has been delayed to April 30, shifting its expected 2026 release window.
Housemarque shared the trailer during the event, highlighting the game's action-oriented gameplay in a sci-fi setting. The delay allows the team additional time to polish the experience, ensuring it meets high standards. Engadget noted the postponement explicitly, stating 'Housemarque's Saros is delayed to April 30,' while TechRadar emphasized the excitement around the reveal, calling it one of the most anticipated games of 2026.
This announcement occurred alongside other reveals, such as Capcom's Pragmata set for April 24 and a new Star Wars action RPG. The event, in its 12th year, also celebrated winners like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which dominated with multiple awards including Game of the Year. For Saros, the delay underscores the challenges in game development, particularly for ambitious sci-fi projects from PlayStation Studios-backed teams like Housemarque.
Fans can expect more details as the April 30 date approaches, with the trailer providing initial glimpses into the game's world and mechanics.
