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"This is just the start" - Housemarque responds to Saros' slower sales versus Returnal's, and compares itself to one of the most beloved studios around
Housemarque's Mikael Haveri and Ilari Kuittinen addressed the slower initial sales of their latest game, Saros, compared to Returnal. They believe Saros, like Returnal, will gain traction over time and are committed to supporting it with updates. The studio draws parallels to FromSoftware's journey, aiming to educate the market on their niche bullet hell and roguelike action titles and build a dedicated fanbase.
Saros Developer’s Next Title “Might Not Be At That Scale,” As It’s Grown to Nearly 120 Staff
Housemarque, known for Saros on PlayStation 5, is discussing its future projects, which may not be on the same scale as their latest title due to the studio's growth to nearly 120 staff. Studio head Ilari Kuittinen noted the challenges of managing larger teams for bigger experiences. The studio is also focused on supporting Saros based on community feedback, while exploring new opportunities that might be less ambitious.
Saros Studio Wants to Continue Educating Players About The Kinds of Games it Makes
Housemarque's Ilari Kuittinen and Mikael Haveri discussed their approach to educating players about their unique games like Returnal and Saros, drawing inspiration from FromSoftware's long-term success with difficult RPGs. They aim to foster a community around their titles by highlighting engaging gameplay mechanics and continuously improving the player experience, even if sales start slow, as seen with Returnal's later traction.
Housemarque to host session at Nordic Game 2026
Finnish developer Housemarque will present a talk at the Nordic Game conference focusing on the art and design process of their latest game, Saros. Brand director Mikael Haveri, associate design director Mitja Roskaric, and art director Simone Silvestri will lead the session. The conference will also feature other industry speakers and panels.
Housemarque Brings SAROS Insights to Nordic Game 2026
Housemarque developers will present insights into the creation of their upcoming game SAROS at Nordic Game 2026. The session, titled “Lessons from Carcosa: Art & Design Direction for SAROS,” will feature Brand Director Mikael Haveri, Associate Design Director Mitja Roskaric, and Art Director Simone Silvestri. SAROS is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 30.
