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Saros Beats Ghost of Yotei and Borderlands 4 to Win Three Audio Awards

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Saros by Housemarque wins three Music + Sound Awards 2026, beating Ghost of Yotei and Borderlands 4 in in- game music, cutscene soundtrack, and sound design.

Saros video game award announcement
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Saros video game has won three awards at the Music + Sound Awards 2026. Outplayed industry giants. It is a signal about studio's dedication to audio excellence amidst a lot of releases. This success should be paid attention to by those who care about immersive soundscapes.

Saros video game award announcement
Saros wins three awards at the Music + Sound Awards 2026.

Housemarque title outplays industry giants in audio categories

Saros video game, created by Finnish developer Housemarque, triumphed over big names in the industry, like Ghost of Yotei, Borderlands 4, Diablo IV, 007 First Light. The studio claimed the first places in three different sound categories.

Saros has won the awards for in-game music, story cutscene soundtrack and cinematics sound design. It means that technical and creative performance was top-notch. Judges appreciated the way music was combined with story events. "It was a big challenge for us to create a unique sound design and dark music" – says Gregory Lowden, the Creative Director. "We think that in such a plentiful year of game releases, we brought something new and daring." The Music + Sound Awards 2026 Jury supported the statement by awarding the specific audio components.

Source: IXBT

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