SAROS launches with two digital editions on PS5: the Standard Edition at $69.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition at $79.99. Both include the full game, so the main decision is whether the extra cosmetics and 48 hours of early access are worth the extra $10.
1. SAROS Standard Edition ($69.99)
The Standard Edition is the base version of the game and includes the full SAROS experience on PS5. If you only care about playing the game itself and do not need the bonus suits or early access, this is the cleanest option.
Standard Edition Contents
Standard Edition for SAROS includes the following content:
- SAROS full game
2. SAROS Digital Deluxe Edition ($79.99)
Saros cutscene
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the full game, the same pre-order bonus, three extra armor sets, and 48 hours of early access. Unlike the Standard Edition, this version is aimed at players who want extra customization from the start and want to begin playing as early as possible.
All Contents in the Digital Deluxe Edition
Digital Deluxe Edition for SAROS includes three sets. The three bonus suits are described by PlayStation as Enforcer suits inspired by Returnal, Ghost of Yōtei, and God of War, so the extra value here is mostly about presentation and starting the game early, not extra story or gameplay systems.
- SAROS full game for PS5
- Astra Armor
- Onryo Armor
- Midgard Armor
- 48 hours of early access
3. SAROS Pre-Order Bonus
Both editions qualify for the same pre-order bonus. That means buying the Deluxe version does not unlock a separate pre-order item beyond what Standard buyers already get. The shared bonus is the Hands of Shore Armor.
4. Saros Edition Comparison
Saros digital deluxe edition
Both editions include the full base game, and neither one appears to lock away core gameplay systems or story content. The biggest differences are cosmetics and early access with the Digital Deluxe Edition.
| Content | Standard ($69.99) | Digital Deluxe ($79.99) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Game | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hands of Shore Armor (Pre-Order) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Astra Armor | — | ✓ |
| Onryo Armor | — | ✓ |
| Midgard Armor | — | ✓ |
| 48 Hours Early Access | — | ✓ |
| Story Content Advantage | — | — |
| Gameplay Advantage | — | — |
5. Which Edition Should You Buy?
Saros gameplay
For most players, the Standard Edition is the better value. You still get the full game, and the only things you miss are cosmetic suits and early access. If you are mainly here for the combat, world, and story, Standard already gives you the complete core package.
The Digital Deluxe Edition makes more sense if you know you want to start immediately, care about alternate armor sets, or simply want the most complete digital package available on day one. The extra $10 is relatively small compared with many modern deluxe upgrades, but it is still mostly paying for presentation and earlier access rather than meaningful content expansion.
Get the Standard Edition If You…
- Want the full SAROS experience without paying extra
- Do not care about cosmetic armor sets
- Are fine waiting until the normal launch date
- Want the best value for the base game alone
Get the Digital Deluxe Edition If You…
- Want to play 48 hours early
- Care about the three extra themed armor sets
- Like collecting bonus cosmetics in PlayStation exclusives
- Already know you are buying SAROS on day one
Final Recommendation
The Standard Edition is the right choice for most buyers because it already includes the full game and the same pre-order armor bonus. The Digital Deluxe Edition is only worth it if 48-hour early access and the three extra armor sets matter to you enough to justify the extra $10.
6. SAROS Download Size
If you are planning to preload SAROS on PS5, it is worth clearing space ahead of time because the current reported download size is approximately 83.440 GB. That puts it well above a small preload and close enough to the 100 GB range that leaving extra free storage on your SSD is the safer move before launch.
7. How to Preload SAROS
Saros preload
If you buy SAROS digitally on PS5, you can preload it through the PlayStation Store so it is ready to play as soon as your version unlocks. The main release date is April 30, 2026, while the Digital Deluxe Edition includes 48 hours of early access, which means Deluxe owners can start earlier.
- Open the PlayStation Store on your PS5.
- Search for SAROS and pre-order the edition you want.
- Make sure auto-download is enabled on your console. Sony uses this to download eligible pre-orders before launch.
- Go to your Game Library and check the SAROS product page after pre-ordering.
- Start the download manually, or let the PS5 download it automatically if auto-download is turned on.
- Wait for the game to finish downloading before your unlock time.
- Play when your edition unlocks: April 30, 2026, for Standard, or 48 hours earlier for Digital Deluxe.
