Saints Row kunne ha fått et forløpersett på 1970-tallet, men utgiveren avslo ideen.

Saints Row franchise is one of the many video game series similar to Grand Theft Auto, not only for the gameplay and general idea but also for the longevity as well. Unfortunately, the game series started to downgrade after the release of Saints Row IV back in 2013, when gang showdowns were replaced by cosmic adventures with superpowers. And even reboot, released in 2022, didn’t save the day—and only made it worse.

The fans are still hoping to see a new Saints Row game, similar to the original video game and Saints Row 2—that were grounded but at the same time brutal and action-packed. However, it seems like we can never see any Saints Row game: according to Saints Row design director Chris Stockman, he pitched the idea to make a Saints Row prequel set in the 1970s, but Embracer Group was not interested in that video game. He also replied during the conversation on Discord that the game series might be dead, as you can check below:

“Yeah, and, honestly, I think the franchise is dead, unfortunately. I get the sense that Embracer has zero ability to do anything with it. I wish things were different. I tried my best to offer a path forward but they’ve ghosted me”

Saints Row prequel game set in the 1970s reportedly was set to return the series to its roots and use a more grounded and serious tone than previous installments. Hopefully, Stockman will reveal more details someday, but it’s pretty unlikely the game will ever be done, as well as another Saints Row title.

The latest Saints Row game, Saints Row (2022), was developed by Volition and received mixed reviews from both critics and players.

Are you disappointed Saints Row franchise might be dead? Would you like to see a Saints Row prequel set in the 1970s? Share your thoughts in the comments below!