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(moved intro skip steps to standard location and reworded)
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1165 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1165 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
{{mm}} [http://saintsrow.com/community/forum/viewboard/ Official forums] for game  
 
{{mm}} [http://saintsrow.com/community/forum/viewboard/ Official forums] for game  
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{{mm}} [http://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/index.php Saints Row Mods] forums
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Fixbox/fix|Delete/rename video files}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete/rename video files}}
 
# Go to <code>Videos</code> in the installation folder.
 
# Go to <code>Videos</code> in the installation folder.
# Delete/rename <code>logo_amd_hd.bik</code> and <code>logo_thq_and_voli_hd.bik</code>.
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# Delete/move/rename <code>logo_amd_hd.bik</code> and <code>logo_thq_and_voli_hd.bik</code>.
 
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This mod compilation by [http://idolninja.com idolninja] combines all the best mods from the Saints Row modding community. To download, go to [http://idolninja.com/sr2.php idolninja's website].
 
This mod compilation by [http://idolninja.com idolninja] combines all the best mods from the Saints Row modding community. To download, go to [http://idolninja.com/sr2.php idolninja's website].
  
===Launcher With Advanced Graphics Options===
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===[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/332-saints-row-the-third-launcher-with-advanced-options/ Launcher With Advanced Graphics Options]===
This launcher contains various graphics options you can modify from outside of the game such as Anti-Aliasing, Ambient Occlusion, Shadow Map Size, and more. The download for the advanced launcher can be found on this forum post at the Steam Users' Forums [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2279474]. --BAD LINK--
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{{ii}} Launcher with a nice GUI front end for display settings editing <ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2279474 Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>
 
 
===Saints Row Modding Forum===
 
Many mods and tools can be found at the [http://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/index.php Saints Row Mods forum].
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2279474 Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options].
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#Launcher With Advanced Graphics Options|Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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===Remove aim assist===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add mod file that removes aim assist}}
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# Download [https://www.dropbox.com/s/xdrnscv8c7gjxjw/aim_assist.xtbl this file]
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# Place it in the same folder as the game executable.
 
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* Should the controller become disconnected mid-game, restart the game with the controller plugged in to alleviate any issues.
 
* Should the controller become disconnected mid-game, restart the game with the controller plugged in to alleviate any issues.
 
* This game only supports XInput controllers; use [http://code.google.com/p/x360ce/ x360ce] for other controllers.
 
* This game only supports XInput controllers; use [http://code.google.com/p/x360ce/ x360ce] for other controllers.
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===Remove aim assist===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Add mod file that removes aim assist}}
 
 
# Download [https://www.dropbox.com/s/xdrnscv8c7gjxjw/aim_assist.xtbl this file]
 
# Place it in the same folder as the game executable.
 
 
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For non-nVidia graphics cards, please refer to your equivalent 3D control panel
 
For non-nVidia graphics cards, please refer to your equivalent 3D control panel
 
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===Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro or Advertisement===
 
===Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro or Advertisement===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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* Download cracked .exes (the game fix) from gamecopyworld (I own this game from steam so I'm assuming it was a glitch with the steam .exes)
 
* Download cracked .exes (the game fix) from gamecopyworld (I own this game from steam so I'm assuming it was a glitch with the steam .exes)
 
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===Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game===
 
===Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=

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Saints Row: The Third
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Developers
Volition, Inc.
Publishers
THQ
Deep Silver
Engines
CTG
Release dates
Windows November 15, 2011
Saints Row: The Third on Wikipedia
Saints Row
Saints Row 2 2009
Saints Row: The Third 2011
Saints Row IV 2013
Saints Row: Gat out of Hell 2015
Saints Row: The Third Remastered 2020
Saints Row 2022

Key points

Some of the developers of the game in Volition are actively helping the community into releasing proper mod tools and fixing latest bugs[1]
Has issues running on AMD/ATI systems.

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series
Official forums for game
Saints Row Mods forums

Availability

Template:Availability Table

All versions require Steam.

Version differences

The Full Package does not include the following DLC: Bloodsucker Pack, Unlockable Pack. These are available separately or as part of the Ultimate Franchise Pack.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Mods

Gentlemen of Steelport

This mod compilation by idolninja combines all the best mods from the Saints Row modding community. To download, go to idolninja's website.

Launcher With Advanced Graphics Options

Launcher with a nice GUI front end for display settings editing [2]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55230/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55230/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings


Remove aim assist

Instructions

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Bad Performance / Lag

This issue mostly affects AMD/ATI graphics cards, but these tweaks may alleviate performance issues regardless of brand:

Instructions

Stuttering / Freezing

Instructions

Lag / Freeze in fullscreen with DirectX 10/11

Instructions

Lag

Instructions

No Sound

Instructions

Controller not working

Instructions

Flickering Red Dots

Instructions

Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro or Advertisement

Instructions

Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game

Instructions
Instructions

Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode

Instructions

Launcher is blank

Instructions

Co-op Mode not connecting

Instructions

Missing saved games or insufficient space

Instructions

Lag in Co-op Through a LAN Connection

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI RADEON 3000
NVIDIA GeForce 8800
256 MB of VRAM (Tested, unofficial)
320 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible sound card

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References