Saros release time & countdown clock
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Saros was announced during the State of Play February 2025 event, and since then, PS5 owners have been waiting to get their hands on SIE’s (Sony Interactive Entertainment) new action title. If you’re one of them, you’ll be glad to learn the wait is soon over, as the Standard Edition of the game launches today (April 29). Digital Deluxe Edition owners can already play.
When does Saros launch today on PS5?
According to the developers, the Standard Edition of Saros will be released at 9 PM PDT on April 29. Due to time zone differences, most regions around the world will actually get access to the game on April 30. To help you out, we’ve covered a bunch of different zones in the conversions below.
April 29
- Los Angeles – 9 PM PDT
April 30
- New York – 12 AM EDT
- London – 5 AM BST
- Berlin – 6 AM CEST
- Mumbai – 9:30 AM IST
- Tokyo – 1 PM JST
- Sydney – 2 PM AEST
- Auckland – 4 PM NZST
We’ve also added a countdown clock above, which will help you track the exact time remaining until the game launches. It will disappear once expired, so if you don’t see a timer, it means Saros is out, and you can dive in now.
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The Digital Deluxe version has already been released
It’s also worth noting that players who purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition already have early access. Thanks to a 48-hour early access perk, they were able to jump into the game ahead of everyone else. For those with the standard edition, the release will happen at the regional release times above.
Creative Director Gregory Louden has already celebrated the Deluxe Edition launch, saying he “can’t wait” for all players to get access on April 30 (or the 29th if you’re Pacific Time).
What does the game offer?
Saros is a story-driven action game set on a mysterious off-world colony called Carcosa. You play as Arjun Devraj, a powerful enforcer searching for answers in a world that is slowly falling apart under a strange eclipse. The game focuses heavily on fast-paced combat, where you use advanced weapons, dodge attacks, and learn enemy patterns to survive.
One of its standout features is a system that lets you come back stronger after death. You get a second chance early on, and over time, you can upgrade your loadout with better weapons and abilities. The world itself also changes after each run, opening new paths and challenges, which keeps gameplay fresh. Between runs, you also return to a central hub where you can upgrade your character and interact with other characters.
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