Saints Row: The Third (2011) – Main Story Campaign

Lore & Background

Years after the events of Saints Row 2, the Saints have grown from their humble origins into a large media and consumer empire. After being stranded in Steelport, which is firmly ruled by an international crime organization known as the Syndicate, the Saints must rebuild their forces to take over the city and defeat the Syndicate, as well as S.T.A.G., a violent paramilitary contracted with restoring order to Steelport. The Syndicate consists of three gangs: the Morningstar, the Luchadores, and the Deckers. The main antagonist is Killbane, leader of the Luchadores.

Reader's Guide

The main story campaign missions can be played alone or cooperatively either online or via System Link offline. Players customize their characters after the introductory mission. Player actions are intensified with the 'awesome button', allowing moves like divekicking through a windshield into a driver's seat. Activities such as Insurance Fraud and Mayhem serve the plot and can be repeated. The game introduces experience levels and weapon upgrades; most actions grant money and respect, which unlock abilities like 'no damage from falling' or 'infinite sprint'.

Did You Know?

• The game was released on November 15, 2011, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, and May 10, 2019, for the Nintendo Switch.
• A remastered version, Saints Row: The Third Remastered, was released by Deep Silver on May 22, 2020, for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.
• Development began in late 2008, with only one-fifth of the final 100-person staff having worked on a previous title in the series.
• The game was a nominee for Best Narrative at the 2012 Game Developers Conference and received perfect scores from GamesRadar and G4.