Despite not seeing a mainline entry since 2013, theSaints Rowfranchise has survived due to the constant support of its enduring fanbase. While the franchise started as a fairly typical open-world crime game, it grew increasingly wackier through each sequel, eventually culminating in the game’s nameless protagonist becoming the president of the United States and killing aliens atop a singing velociraptor. Fans have been clambering for a newSaints Rowfor a while now, and as it turns out, we now know when we’ll learn more about the long-awaited fifth game.
Speaking to Koch Media CEO Klemens Kundratitz, GamesIndustry.biz asked the industry veteran about the upcoming fifth game thatwas teased back in August. He responded, “Saints Rowis very close to our hearts, and we’ll talk about it next year. For the time being, we just wanted to get the word out that it’s coming and it’s going to be great.”
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This is naturally great news for fans looking to hear more about a potential sequel, and if the words of Kundratitz are anything to go by, Koch Media and Volition are looking to create the best game in the series yet. When asked if the failure ofAgents Of Mayhemscared the publisher, the CEO stated, “Saints Row is Saints Row,” before following up by saying, “With Volition, we have the creators of all the Saints Row games as an internal studio and they’re not going to be distracted by anything.” It seems as though the traditionalSaints Rowexperience is making a comeback, especially with the team behind the franchise returning to ensure this follow up is a success.
This was something of a pressing concern for fans, who were worriedTHQ Nordic’s acquisition of Koch Mediaand its subsidiaries would affect the release of a newSaints Rowgame. Since the two publishers started working together, however, Koch Media has thrived, announcing several new projects that players have been dreaming of for years. These include a newTimeSplittersgame, a revival of the long-dormantDead Island 2, and, of course,Saints Row 5.
THQ Nordic has also been thriving since acquiring Koch Media, quickly becoming a fan favorite publisher as it purchased a number of long-dormant franchises. It has since announced remakes ofSpongebob Squarepants: Battle For Bikini BottomandDestroy All Humans,as well as sequels such asDarksiders Genesis.It alsopurchased the rights to theKingdom Of Amalurseries, getting fans excited at the prospect of the cult-hit returning.
