Technical Specs Unveiled Two Weeks Before Launch

Housemarque has shared a detailed breakdown of PS5 and PS5 Pro features for Saros, the studio's upcoming action game launching April 30. Published via the PlayStation Blog, the reveal covers upgraded PSSR support, base render resolution increases, advanced DualSense utilization, and Tempest 3D AudioTech integration.

PS5 Pro: Sharper Image, Stable Performance

Technical Director Seppo Halonen confirmed that the base render resolution — the resolution before upscaling — has been increased on PS5 Pro. Combined with dynamic resolution scaling for stable 60fps even in intense combat, the result is a noticeably clearer image in scene-to-scene comparisons.

The rendering team has also integrated the updated PSSR upscaler released in March. The result is an image described as nearly indistinguishable from native 4K. Reflection quality and other granular graphics settings were also adjusted to ensure content quality scales alongside the resolution bump.

Key story cinematics drop to 30fps — a deliberate choice to render high-fidelity characters, lighting, and post-processing at peak resolution.

DualSense: Combat You Can Feel

Building on the acclaimed DualSense implementation in Returnal, Saros introduces a two-stage L2 adaptive trigger system:

• Half pull: Activates the weapon's alt-fire mode — grenade launchers, heavy rounds, ricochet projectiles, and more
• Full pull: Triggers the Eclipse-powered Power Weapon, unleashing projectiles collected via the Soltari Shield

This dual-stage design aims to deepen the combat rhythm and create more dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay.

Haptic feedback has also received significant attention. Creative Director Gregory Louden noted that haptics extend beyond combat to reinforce worldbuilding and storytelling — though specifics were withheld to avoid spoilers.

Tempest 3D Audio and Ultra-Fast SSD

PS5's Tempest 3D AudioTech brings the world of Carcosa to life spatially — enemies, environmental sounds, and music all positioned around the player when using compatible headphones or audio setups.

Near-instant loading via PS5's high-speed SSD ensures players can return to action quickly after death or menu navigation.

Housemarque's Ongoing Hardware Showcase Mission

Founded in 1995, Finnish developer Housemarque built its reputation on arcade-style, high-difficulty games. Returnal in 2021 set a new bar for DualSense implementation at PS5 launch. Saros is positioned as the next hardware showcase, pushing PS5 Pro capabilities to their current limits.

Saros launches exclusively on PS5 and PS5 Pro on April 30.