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The bullet-hell roguelike Saros has received its first major update, titled Saros: Zenith. This free expansion is available starting today and aims to broaden the game's appeal by introducing features for both newcomers and veteran players.
To assist new players, developer Housemarque added a Slow Game Speed setting, allowing users to adjust the velocity of incoming projectiles either manually or automatically. Additionally, an Auto-fire feature has been implemented to handle combat, though players must still perform manual reloads to maintain the game's core challenge.
For experienced players, the update introduces Overlord Rush, a boss-focused mode featuring three distinct sets of encounters, including a gauntlet against eight bosses. Furthermore, the game now includes new Carcosan Modifiers, which allow players to toggle various difficulty adjustments. These modifiers are integrated into the new Eclipse Layers mode, a New Game Plus experience where players unlock hidden messages by increasing their modifier usage.
Critical reception for the base game was generally positive, with reviewers praising its unique visuals and gameplay, though some noted the difficulty felt like an overcorrection compared to Returnal. According to Alinea Analytics, the PS5 exclusive sold 300,000 copies within its first two weeks.
