The new Saints Row game has officially been announced and alongside it a wave of divided opinions regarding its dramatic new direction. Volition has openly stated that it plans on a new tone for Saints Row, leaving the wildly over-the-top action of Saints Row 4 in a different era. While exactly what Saints Row's new tone will be will take time to explore, one thing that's very clear is Volition's dedication to this new direction. That's why not only has Saints Row been confirmed, but also a robust post-launch expansion pass.
Those interested in purchasing the new Saints Row game may have seen a chart making the rounds showing the open-world action title's three different editions. There are Standard, Gold, and Platinum digital SKUs for Saints Row. The key difference between the Standard and the other two editions being the inclusion of an Expansion Pass with the Gold and Platinum versions of the game. The Platinum will also include Saints Row: The Third Remastered. Further details about this Expansion Pass have now been shared.
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Saints Row's Expansion Pass will officially include three different expansions, arriving periodically following the game's launch on February 25, 2022. No details have been provided regarding these three expansions, unfortunately. Volition likely wants the game to let the new Saints Row speak for itself before introducing any post-launch content. Of course, if one of those expansions ends up being more tonally in line with Saints Row 4 then it might be a good idea to tease the fanbase about it.
Speaking of Saints Row 4, as well as Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row 2 before it, they each had post-launch expansions for players to play through. The original Saints Row also had DLC, but not full-fledged expansions. Saints Row 4's two expansions, Enter the Dominatrix and Gat Out of Hell, were both very well received. Saints Row: The Third had three expansions in Genkibowl VII, Gangstas in Space, and The Trouble With Clones. A planned fourth expansion, Enter the Dominatrix, grew into Saints Row 4 and its first post-launch DLC.
A common thread across many of the Saints Row franchise's post-launch DLC is the return of cast members from previous Saints Row stories. Given that the new Saints Row looks like a complete restart for the franchise, many fans will be hoping Volition will continue the trend and bring back some of their favorite past Saints Row heroes.
It bears repeating that the new Saints Row has only just been announced. While its tonal difference from past Saints Row projects is obvious, it also hasn't really had the time to prove itself to fans. Hopefully, fans will give it the time that Volition has proven it has earned with over 15 years of Saints Row content.
Saints Row releases February 25 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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