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Housemarque and PlayStation Launch Free ‘Zenith’ Update for Saros

Zenith adds Eclipse Layers, Overlord Rush, 20 new modifiers, plus slow‑motion, auto‑fire, high‑contrast visuals to widen accessibility.

Overview

  • The free Zenith update went live on Monday, October 19, 2026, and is rolling out now to all Saros owners on PlayStation 5 as a version 2.0 download.
  • Eclipse Layers is the update’s New Game+ mode that unlocks after finishing the campaign and requires players to equip Carcosan Modifiers to progress through harder layers.
  • Overlord Rush is a new boss‑rush mode with selectable boss sets and a full eight‑boss gauntlet called Totality, and it tracks scores on integrated online leaderboards.
  • Zenith adds multiple accessibility options including an adjustable Slow Game Speed setting, weapon Auto‑fire, motion‑sensor aiming, high‑contrast display and expanded button remapping.
  • The patch also delivers 20 new Carcosan Modifiers (10 Protections, 10 Trials), a Modifier Mastery system, new trophies, photomode and balance changes aimed at boosting replayability and community competition.