On May 18th 2021, Saints Row stated their Third Remastered will bring anarchy to the owners of new-gen consoles, Xbox Series X| S and PlayStation 5. This version will be dropping on May 25th 2021 and will be free to download to all current proprietors of the game. Allowing owners of the anticipated version to run it at a superior performance setting. Saints Row: The Third Remastered will be equivalent to the PC edition, running at an included framerate boost to 60 FPS and in a 4K resolution. Xbox Series S players will be able to choose among 60 FPS or 30 FPS mode.
Next-Gen Consoles:
Both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are unbelievably compelling consoles. The new generation of next-gen consoles are capable of 4K gaming up to 120 frames per second. In addition, these consoles also support ray traces and contact a more dominating load time compared to the previous gens. Sony and Microsoft have raised the bar when it comes to power, speed, and visual reliability for gamers.
Saints Row:
Saints Row is an open world action-adventure game originally designed by Volition. This popular game was published by. both THQ and Deep Silver.
Additional franchises from Deep Silver include but not limited to Metro, Dead Island, Homefront: The Revolution, and others after THQ’s bankruptcy auction in 2013. Koch Media investment of more than €500,000 in Deep Silver.
In May 2020, both THQ Nordic and Koch would become part of Embracer Group.
Saints Row: The Third:
Saints Row: The Third was originally released for Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3 on November 2011. After the popular release of Saints Row. Volition would begin development as early as Saints Row 2 in 2008. Changes and the concept would adapt into more of a humorous nature and become more recognizable in pop culture. As the 3rd Street Saints come into their own in this edition, they deal with the contention the Syndicate. Unfortunately, the Syndicate have taken advantages of the influence created by the 3rd Street Saints.
Downloadable content for the game was created by the original developers THQ.
THQ included small upgrades and released three main content packs.
Original DLC Packs…
On January 17, 2012- Genkibowl VII
February 21, 2012- Gangstas in Space
March 20, 2012- The Trouble with Clones
The remaster version of Saints Row: The Third was released for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on May 22, 2020. The developers included all downloadable content for the game with this edition. The game included new features developed by Sperasoft. Allowing gamers to be engaged with remastered textures, new graphics, and improved lighting.
Steam Version & Good Old Games…
On May 22, 2021, Saints Row: The Third Remastered will be accessible on Good Old Games. Commencing together with the Steam version as well.
Saints Row falls under the genre known as Sandbox games. This allows all players to roam around the game and combining proactive weapon-based combat. The franchise has always put a strong emphasis on urban warfare. Filled with the street gang subculture, alongside mission arcs and customization in the player’s choice of gameplay.