So after weeks of speculations based on leaks online, we finally got official confirmation that Saints Row: The Third will receive a remaster that will release on May 22nd 2020 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on the Epic Games Store. [Source: see trailer below]
It will come to Steam later at some point during 2021. [Source]
It is the Full Package of the game, meaning all the DLC, except the Bloodsucker Pack and Unlockables Pack will be included. [Source]
Keep in mind that this is NOT the new game they have announced last year, this was done by Sperasoft while Volition has still been working on a brand new Saints Row game. [Source]
Update 1:
The game will run at 30FPS on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and higher framerates on PC. [Source]
Update 2:
The game will not feature any additional content, nor will any content (such as radio songs) be missing. [Source]
Update 3:
Here's some screenshots from several gaming websites:
Here is a short gameplay video of the remaster, it is in Spanish, but it shows us a bit more about how the game will look.
Update5:
You can still play co-op as you're used to. [Source]
It will release physically for both XB1 and PS4, PC will be digital only. [Source]
They reworked over 4000 assets including weapon & vehicle models, textures and VFX, as well as a new lighting engine. [Source]
There are no plans to release it on next gen or the Nintendo Switch. [Source]
There's no collector's edition. [Source]
Update 6:
My Steelport won't come back. [Source]
There will be no modding support from Volition's side. [Source]
There will be no crossplay. [Source]
Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro will run at higher resolutions [Source]
Update 7:
There are no preorder bonuses. [Source]
Update 8:
It will have trophies and achievements like before. [Source]
Update 9:
The Bloodsucker Pack and Unlockable Pack will not be included in the remaster. [Source]
Update 10:
PS4 and XB1 preorders are now up on the official website.
Update 11:
Some of the graphical enhancements.[Source]
- New lighting engine with physical based rendering and global illumination
- New ambient occlusion methods
- TAA and FXAA implementation
- Enhanced fog with volumetric effects
- HDR sky support
- HDR rendering
- Increased traffic and pedestrian density
- Enhanced depth of field and motion blur
- Improved VFX
- Enhanced environment reflections
- Extended post process
- High resolutions textures, UV corrections and unified Texel Density
- Enhanced foliage rendering and grass view distance
- Removed animation compression
- Enhanced planar reflections tech
Here's a look at Oleg's redesign:
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Update 13:
Another look at the remaster:
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Update 14:
There will be no option to pre-order the game on the PlayStation Store. You can buy it there at launch or pre-order it for the PS4 on the official Saints Row website. [Source]
Update 15:
A new short clip from the Return To Steelport opening cutscene has been posted.
Oleg seems to have a tattoo on the back of his head, might be something like a barcode. [Source]
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Update 16:
Pre-ordering and preloading is now available on Xbox One, as well as a 10% discount. [Source]
Update 17:
Great look at Shaundi and Pierce.
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Update 18:
Some testicular assault:
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Update 19:
Naked Oleg
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