‘Saros’ Star Rahul Kahli and Developer on How New PlayStation Game Connects to ‘Returnal,’ Gameplay Tips and Why Arjun’s Dialogue Was Re-Recorded
'Saros,' a new PS5 game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony, is a spiritual successor to 'Returnal' and features actor Rahul Kohli as the lead character Arjun Devraj. Kohli requested to re-record his dialogue to better match the game's intense bullet-hell genre and arcade-style action. The game has received positive reviews but presents a challenging experience for new players.
- ▪'Saros' is a single-player action game developed by Housemarque and released for the PS5 in May 2026.
- ▪Rahul Kohli, known for 'The Haunting of Bly Manor,' stars as Arjun Devraj and re-recorded most of his dialogue to better fit the game's tone.
- ▪Kohli felt his initial performance was too grounded and didn't align with the game's arcade shooter genre.
- ▪Creative director Gregory Louden supported Kohli's decision to re-record, aiming for immersion in the sci-fi world.
- ▪The game is set on the shape-shifting planet Carcosa and emphasizes fast-paced, challenging gameplay.
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Home Gaming News May 1, 2026 12:17pm PT ‘Saros’ Star Rahul Kahli and Developer on How New PlayStation Game Connects to ‘Returnal,’ Gameplay Tips and Why Arjun’s Dialogue Was Re-Recorded By Jennifer Maas Plus Icon Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer @jmaasaronson Latest ‘Flat Earth’ TV Series in the Works at Vice Studios From Debut Novelist Anika Jade Levy (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago ‘The Testaments’ Stars Ann Dowd and Mabel Li on Lydia and Vidala’s Dark Past, Gilead’s ‘Aunts’ Program Origin Story 2 days ago Amazon Posts $181.5 Billion in Revenue and Smashes Wall Street’s Q1 Earnings Expectations 2 days ago See All PlayStation/Housemarque Sony’s PlayStation debuted “Saros,” its latest splashy AAA title for the PS5, this week to overwhelmingly positive reviews.
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