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Saros sells 300k, $22M; $76M budget questioned

5/14/2026

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  • Saros sold about 300,000 copies in its opening fortnight, generating over $22 million.
  • Alinea Analytics head Rhys Elliott called the debut interesting but niche on PlayStation 5.
  • Elliott said Saros sells slower than Returnal, which launched to an 8 million PS5 base in 2021.
  • Daily active users rose from 43,000 on 29 April to a peak of 142,000 on 2 May.
  • The game’s 20 % completion rate is double Returnal’s while its $76 million budget raises concerns.