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Saros: Photo Mode Finally Available, Here are the Offered Options

Delighting players even more, the latest Saros update introduces a Photo Mode feature, enriching the gaming experience by offering creative control over camera angles, depth of field, visual parameters, stylization effects, and more.

Marcus Thompson · 2 min read

Two months after its release, Saros has received a new update that introduces a long-awaited Photo Mode. This feature, now standard in visually rich games, allows players to capture and share their favorite gaming moments. The Photo Mode offers extensive options for players to fine-tune their screenshots. These include free camera movement, angle adjustments, depth of field control, and modifications to visual parameters such as exposure, contrast, and filters. Advanced stylization effects, frames, and the ability to hide the main character or specific interface elements are also available for creating unadulterated shots. In addition to the Photo Mode, the update (version 1.005.1) delivers nine new Trophies as part of a DLC Trophy Pack. Some Trophies encourage players to utilize the Photo Mode by requiring them to capture specific in-game locations and five different Alpha enemy types. These locations include landmarks like Overlord entrances and Nightmare Gates, as well as various points of interest throughout the world.

Saros Update Enhances Boss Cinematics, Introduces Pixelated Filter in Photo Mode

The update also brings improvements to boss cinematics and bug fixes, providing a smoother, more enjoyable gaming experience. Notably, the Photo Mode introduces a new pixelated filter option and enhanced depth of field control, allowing for detailed color grading and artistic effects that align with the game's unique visual style. Despite these additions, Saros's launch was reportedly quieter than anticipated. Unofficial estimates suggest the game sold around 300,000 copies in its first two weeks, a respectable figure for a new intellectual property but lower than some previous releases from the studio, such as Returnal.

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Game info

Official Name
Saros
Brief Summary
Saros is an action game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Players control Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer investigating a lost off-world colony on Carcosa. The game features fast-paced third-person combat, boss encounters, and progression across repeated attempts.
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Released
April 30, 2026
Genre
Shooter
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
T
Languages
Chinese (Simplified)
Genre
Housemarque
Genre
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Ratings
85/100 (12 reviews)

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