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- The 2022 Saints Row reboot faced both commercial and critical failure, potentially leading to the closure of developer Volition and the end of the series.
- Chris Stockman, co-creator of the Saints Row series, had expressed concerns about the direction of the 2022 reboot, stating it was a terrible idea and not representative of the franchise.
- In contrast to the 2022 reboot, Chris Stockman proposed a prequel set in the 1970s as his vision for the Saints Row series, focusing on the origins of the gangs and avoiding direct competition with modern Grand Theft Auto titles.
- The 2022 reboot failed to meet fan expectations for the Saints Row franchise, potentially contributing to its poor reception.
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Former Saints Row Creator’s Concerns Foreshadowed 2022 Reboot Debacle and Vision for 70s Prequel
The 2022 Saints Row reboot experienced a significant commercial and critical failure, which ultimately led to the closure of developer Volition and potentially the end of the series. Chris Stockman, a co-creator of the Saints Row series, had anticipated these challenges. He communicated his concerns to a friend who was producing the 2022 reboot. Upon hearing the development team’s plans, Stockman immediately thought, “That’s a terrible idea.” He challenged the decision to “restart it,” questioning, “Why? There are so many beloved characters. It’s not even Saints Row anymore. Call it something else.” Stockman further asserted that the game failed to meet fan expectations for the franchise. Regarding his own vision for the series, Stockman stated that he would develop a prequel set in the 1970s, focusing on the gangs’ origins. He explained that this setting would allow the game to avoid competing directly with modern Grand Theft Auto titles.
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