Deep Silver and Volition have announced that Saints Row, a complete reboot of the bestselling series, will land February 25, 2022.
The Saints Row reboot was revealed during Opening Night Live at Gamescom with an official CGI announcement trailer (included below) highlighting the game, which will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via the Epic Games store.
The devlopers have promised that the recipe for action, crime and humor remains relevant in the upcoming reboot and that it's a game that new and existing gamers alike will embrace now that Deep Silver and Volition are handling the reboot.
“This full reboot is the most fun and exhilaration we’ve packed into a Saints Row experience to date,” said Jim Boone, Chief Creative Officer at Volition. “The iconic new location brings so many exciting opportunities to delight players – whether they are long time fans of the series or jumping in for the first time.”
Some features that gamers can look forward to when Saints Row lands in February of next year include an original story, Santo Ileso and its nine distinct districts, a variety of fmiliar and exotic weapons (all customizable), extensive character customization, and a seamless co-op experience with friends at any time.
Experience the biggest and best Saints Row playground ever created; the unique sprawling world of Santo Ileso is the backdrop for a wild, larger than life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive, and wingsuit your way to the top.
As the future Boss, with Neenah, Kevin, and Eli by your side, you’ll form The Saints – and take on Los Panteros, The Idols, and Marshall as you build your empire across the streets of Santo Ileso and battle for control of the city. Ultimately Saints Row is the story of a start-up company, it’s just that the business The Saints are in happens to be crime.