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{{disambig|the original 2011 version|the remastered version released in 2020|[[Saints Row: The Third Remastered]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Saints Row The Third box art.jpg
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|cover        = Saints Row The Third cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Volition, Inc.}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Volition}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtual Programming|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ|Former}}
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver|Current}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|CTG}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|CTG|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/what-does-cts-stand-for.2615/#post-21460|title=What does CTS stand for? - Saints Row Mods|date=2017-05-14}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2011}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 14, 2016|ref=<ref name="linux">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/SaintsRow2/announcements/detail/894337842354323620|title=Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row 2 now available for Linux and SteamOS!|date=2016-04-14}}</ref>}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|saints-row-the-third|84}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|saints-row-the-third|85}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter, Open world }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Comedy, Sci-fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Saints Row}}
 
|steam appid  = 55230
 
|steam appid  = 55230
|gogcom page  =  
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|steam appid side = 901805,55394,55399,55400,55392,55391,55397,55398,55396,55382,55381,55380,55389,55388,55390,55386,55387,55395,55385,55393
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|gogcom id    = 1430740694
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|hltb        = 8076
 +
|lutris      = saints-row-the-third
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|strategywiki = Saints Row: The Third
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|mobygames    = 53573
 
|wikipedia    = Saints Row: The Third
 
|wikipedia    = Saints Row: The Third
 
|winehq      = 13853
 
|winehq      = 13853
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Saints Row}}
 
 
'''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<ref>[http://idolninja.com/blog/?p=1944 The Modding News Destined to Change Everything « idolninja.com]</ref>
 
{{--}} Has issues running on AMD/ATI systems.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/55230/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/55230 Official manual]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1165 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{mm}} [https://saintsrow.fandom.com/Saints_Row_Wiki Saints Row Wiki]
{{mm}} [http://saintsrow.com/community/forum/viewboard/ Official forums] for game  
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{{mm}} [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/index.php Saints Row Mods] forums
{{mm}} [http://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/index.php Saints Row Mods] forums
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{{GOG.com links|1430740694|saints_row_series|for game series}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/55230/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Steam | 55230 | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | |  | Windows, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B004QEWVTO | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | saints-row-the-third | Steam | |  | Windows, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SRTFP | Steam | Full Package only}}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1307-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1307-2|The Full Package}} also available. |  | Windows, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | saintsrow3 | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | saints_row_the_third_the_full_package | DRM-free | The Full Package only |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | saints-row-the-third | Steam | {{store link|GMG|saints-row-the-third-the-full-package|The Full Package}} also available. | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | saints-row-the-third | DRM-free | Standard edition is DRM-free.<br/>{{store link|Humble|saints-row-the-third-the-full-package|The Full Package}} also available. | Steam | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 55230 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|17933|The Full Package}} also available. |  | Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | saints-row/saints-row-the-third | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
 
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
 
{{ii}} 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.
 
{{ii}} 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.
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{{--}} The GOG.com version handles DLC differently from the other versions and is only compatible with other GOG copies in multiplayer.
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==Monetization==
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/901805/Saints_Row_The_Third_Season_Pass_DLC_Pack/ Season Pass] | Includes Genkibowl VII, Gangstas in Space, and The Trouble with Clones.<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55394/Saints_Row_The_Third__Unlockable_Pack/ Unlockable Pack] | Unlocks already available game content. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55393/Saints_Row_The_Third__Bloodsucker_Pack/ Bloodsucker Pack]| Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17627/ Tricks and Treats Pack] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55387/Saints_Row_The_Third_Explosive_Combat_Pack/ Explosive Combat Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/14758/ Saints Purple Ops Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55385/Saints_Row_The_Third__FUNTIME_Pack/ FUNTIME! Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/14757/ Maximum Pleasure Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55381/Saints_Row_The_Third__Gangstas_in_Space/ Gangstas in Space] | Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55400/Saints_Row_The_Third__Genki_Girl_Pack/ Genki Girl Pack] | Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55380/Saints_Row_The_Third__Genkibowl_VII/ Genkibowl VII] | Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55399/Saints_Row_The_Third__Horror_Pack/ Horror Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17627 Tricks and Treats Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55390/Saints_Row_The_Third_Invincible_Pack/ Invincible Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/14757/ Maximum Pleasure Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55389/Saints_Row_The_Third__Money_Shot_Pack/ Money Shot Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/14757/ Maximum Pleasure Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55396/Saints_Row_The_Third__Nyte_Blayde_Pack/ Nyte Blayde Pack] | Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55391/Saints_Row_The_Third__Penthouse_Pack/ Penthouse Pack] | Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55388/Saints_Row_The_Third_Shark_Attack_Pack/ Shark Attack Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/14757/ Maximum Pleasure Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55398/Saints_Row_The_Third__Special_Ops_Vehicle_Pack/ Special Ops Vehicle Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/14758/ Saints Purple Ops Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55397/Saints_Row_The_Third__Steelport_Gangs_Pack/ Steelport Gangs Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/14758/ Saints Purple Ops Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55382/Saints_Row_The_Third__The_Trouble_with_Clones_DLC/ The Trouble with Clones] | Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55395/Saints_Row_The_Third_Warrior_Pack/ Warrior Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/14758/ Saints Purple Ops Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55392/Saints_Row_The_Third_Witches__Wieners_Pack/ Witches & Wieners Pack] | Part of the [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17627/ Tricks and Treats Pack]<br/>Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/55386/Saints_Row_The_Third_Z_Style_Pack/ Z Style Pack] | Part of [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/17933/ The Full Package] | Windows, Linux }}
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}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520105439/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2254676#post26597988 Disable intros? - Steam Users' Forums](retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete/rename video files}}
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
# Go to <code>Videos</code> in the installation folder.
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# Open {{file|display.ini}}.
# Delete/move/rename <code>logo_amd_hd.bik</code> and <code>logo_thq_and_voli_hd.bik</code>.
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# Add <code>SkipIntroVideo = true</code> in the file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Mods==
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
===Gentlemen of Steelport===
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Videos|folder}}.
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].
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# Delete or rename {{file|logo_amd_hd.bik}} and {{file|logo_thq_and_voli_hd.bik}}.
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}}
  
===[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/332-saints-row-the-third-launcher-with-advanced-options/ Launcher With Advanced Graphics Options]===
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===Skip game launcher===
{{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>
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{{Fixbox|description=Change filenames|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix=
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# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}
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# Rename {{file|game_launcher.exe}} to something else (e.g. {{file|game_launcher_disabled.exe}})
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# Rename {{file|SaintsRowTheThird.exe}} (for DirectX 9) or {{file|SaintsRowTheThird_DX11.exe}} (for DirectX 11) to {{file|game_launcher.exe}}
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\display.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\display.ini}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/vpltd/SaintsRow3/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{XDG|true}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\55230\remote\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Saints Row The Third\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/55230/remote/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} 23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot are available.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  = unknown
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
|gamesave manager      = true
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|origin                   = unknown
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes         = Approx. 100 MB available and cross-platform.
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
[[File:SRTheThirdDisplaySettings.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Video Settings]]
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{{Image|Saints Row The Third - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/saints-row-third/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/saints-row-third/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#Launcher With Advanced Graphics Options|Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#Launcher With Advanced Graphics Options|Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = 2x, 4x and 8x [[MSAA]]
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Triple buffered.
|high frame rate            = true
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|60 fps                    = true
|high frame rate notes     = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|60 fps notes               = Cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS; see [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]] to fix.
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = Due to a poorly implemented 120 FPS cap,<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2020-04-14|comment=On my 240 Hz monitor the game definitely doesn't go any higher even on lowest settings in the middle of the sea.}}</ref> the frame rate can behave erratically in some cases. See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]].
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]===
{{Input settings
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{{--}} Cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS, and some physics elements are capped at 60 FPS; use Cheat Engine below to fix.
 +
{{--}} In fullscreen mode, the game may switch to a 60&nbsp;Hz refresh rate on startup; see [[#Game uses incorrect refresh rate|Game uses incorrect refresh rate]] to fix.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Remove multiple FPS caps using Cheat Engine|ref={{cn|date=May 2021}}|fix=
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{{ii}} This process must be performed each time the game is launched to take effect.
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# Download and run [https://www.cheatengine.org/ Cheat Engine]. Go to the main menu.
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# Set '''Executable''', '''Writable''' and '''CopyOnWrite''' to '''Don't Care''' and memory scan option to '''SaintsRowTheThird_DX11.exe'''.
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# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.00833333</code> as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
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# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.03333333</code> as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
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# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.01666666</code> as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
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# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.00833333</code> as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
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# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.03333333</code> as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
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# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.01666666</code> as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
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# Set the all the values to (1/FPS), see below for example:
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#* <code>0.00694444</code> for 144 FPS (floats).
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#* <code>0.00277777</code> for 360 FPS (floats).
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#* <code>0.00256410</code> for 390 FPS (floats).
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#* <code>0.0069444444444444</code> for 144 FPS (doubles).
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#* <code>0.0027777777777777</code> for 360 FPS (doubles).
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#* <code>0.0025641025641026</code> for 390 FPS (doubles).
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} A few contextual 30 FPS animation caps in cutscene to gameplay transition cannot be removed with this method without crashing and they will appear as if they are heavily stuttering at higher rates; especially if output frame rate is not divisible by 30.
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{{ii}} Heavily recommend using the in-game triple buffered v-sync for improved frame pacing due to the implementation of FPS caps, at the cost of slightly increased input latency for lower frame rate values.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://zolika1351.pages.dev/mods/sr3patch ZPatch]|ref=|fix=
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}}
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==Input==
 +
{{Image|Saints Row The Third - Input.png|Input settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Saints Row The Third - Rebinding.png|Key rebinding. All the categories (top) and first section of general (bottom).}}
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{{Image|Saints Row The Third - Controller.png|Controller settings.}}
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{{Image|Saints Row The Third - Controller scheme.png|Controller buttons, first section.}}
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{{ii}} With Steam version if DirectInput controller is present, Steam wraps inputs from it instead of XInput controller, making XInput controller unusable. Game crashes when disconnecting controller unlike with XInput controller which is hotpluggable.<ref name="refcheck Marioysikax">{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=14 July 2015|comment=}}</ref>
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
|mouse menu notes          =  
+
|mouse menu notes          = Weapon Store menus cannot be entirely navigated with a keyboard.
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  = XInput controllers only.
+
|controller support notes  = XInput only.
|full controller          = false
+
|full controller          = false <!-- doubtful -->
|full controller notes    =  
+
|full controller notes    = Entering Cheat Codes and (now defunct) Community Login prompt requires keyboard input. <!-- TODO: Can launcher be operated with a controller? -->
|controller remap          = true
+
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = true
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 +
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=884736953 DualShock Button Prompts mod].
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = false
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 +
|button prompts notes      = For DualShock controllers use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=884736953 DualShock Button Prompts mod].
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 +
|controller hotplug notes  = Steam version with DirectInput controller crashes when disconnecting the controller.<ref name="refcheck Marioysikax"/>
 +
|haptic feedback          = true
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|simultaneous input notes  = Rapidly changes button prompts, see [https://redd.it/egwiqg this] for a patch to lock controller glyphs.
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
 
===Remove aim assist===
 
===Remove aim assist===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Add mod file that removes aim assist|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Add mod file that removes aim assist}}
+
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/735-saints-row-the-third-aim-assist-removal-mod/ this file]
# Download [https://www.dropbox.com/s/xdrnscv8c7gjxjw/aim_assist.xtbl this file]
 
 
# Place it in the same folder as the game executable.
 
# Place it in the same folder as the game executable.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|Saints Row The Third - General.png|General settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Saints Row The Third - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
|surround sound          = true
+
|surround sound          = always on
|surround sound notes    = Auto configures up to 5.1 output<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Auto configures up to 5.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
|subtitles                = true
+
|subtitles                = limited
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = Option in gameplay settings. Some cutscenes of "Gangstas in Space" and "The Trouble with Clones" DLCs are not subtitled.
|closed captions          = true
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes =  
+
|mute on focus lost notes = Option in gameplay settings.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
  |language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
+
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/17465/ here].
|fan      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Czech
+
  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only.
|fan      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
  |fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation; [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/134_traducao-do-saints-row-the-third-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
  |fan      =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
  |language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 +
{{--}} Steam and GOG.com copies can not connect to each other in multiplayer.
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          = false
+
|local play          = hackable
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 2
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Co-op, Versus
|lan play            = false
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
|lan play players    =  
+
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 2
 +
|lan play modes      = Co-op, Versus
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 2
 
|online play players  = 2
|online play notes   =  
+
|online play modes   = Co-op, Versus
|local co-op         = false
+
|online play notes    = Only in the Steam version
|local co-op players  =
 
|local co-op notes    =  
 
|lan co-op            = false
 
|lan co-op players    =
 
|lan co-op notes      =
 
|online co-op        = true
 
|online co-op players = 2
 
|online co-op notes  =
 
|hot-seat            =
 
|hot-seat players    =
 
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        =  
+
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                =  
+
|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          =  
+
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
+
|self-hosting      = false
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          =  
+
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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}}
 
}}
  
==Issues fixed==
+
==VR support==
===Bad Performance / Lag===
+
{{VR support
This issue mostly affects AMD/ATI graphics cards, but these tweaks may alleviate performance issues regardless of brand:
+
|gg3d name                  =
{{Fixbox|1=
+
|native 3d gg3d award        =
{{Fixbox/fix|Bad Performance / Lag|ref=<ref>[http://geekmontage.com/texts/game-fixes-saints-row-the-third-crashing-freezing-lag-launch-failure-etc/ Game Fixes: Saints Row The Third (crashing, freezing, lag, launch failure, etc) | Geek Montage]</ref>}}
+
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =  
# Play the game in DX9 Mode instead of DirectX 10 or 11
+
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =  
# Lower the game resolution
+
|iz3d gg3d award            =  
# Lower the graphics settings from high to low! Specifically, try turning down Post Processing and Ambient occlusion!
+
|native 3d                  =  
# Update your video card [[Device drivers|drivers]]! New graphic card drivers (such as Catalyst) provide for increased frame rates and bug fixes tailored to specific games and just general optimization.
+
|native 3d notes            =  
# Turn off VSYNC and AntiAliasing (AA)!
+
|nvidia 3d vision            =  
# Sometimes if you’re using SLI or CrossFire, it’s worth trying to play the game with one card instead of two.
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
# If using an AMD Processor with Bulldozer Architecture (FX-4100, 4170, 6100, 8150 etc.) Try using the Orochi-CEG tool.
+
|tridef 3d                  =
# Restart your computer.
+
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = 2D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game.<br>'''Note:'''Game is on official list, but not yet confirmed to be 3D to PCGW.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
===Stuttering / Freezing===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Stuttering / Freezing}}
 
The game is known to stutter/freeze randomly on systems that meet the recommended requirements. The effect of the stutter can be limited or stopped by disabling VSync.
 
{{ii}}Disabling your secondary monitor may also help, but this fix needs testing.
 
}}
 
===Lag / Freeze in fullscreen with DirectX 10/11===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Lag / Freeze in fullscreen with DirectX 10/11}}
 
* Disable your secondary monitor
 
}}
 
===Lag===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Lag}}
 
A BIOS issue with gigabyte motherboards can be fixed by updating the BIOS from the website.
 
}}
 
===No Sound===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|No Sound}}
 
Possible solutions:
 
  
* Turn off Hardware Sound Acceleration in DXDIAG (RUN > DXDIAG > SOUND > DirectX Features)
+
==Issues fixed==
* Lower your Sample Rate Conversion Quality (or turn off Hardware Acceleration) through Sounds & Audio Devices in the Control Panel (Volume > Speaker Settings > Advanced > Performance)
+
===Game uses incorrect refresh rate===
* Anyone using a 7.1 or 5.1 speaker configuration should try setting it to 2.1 in the Windows audio options.
+
{{--}} The DirectX 11 version may default to the lowest supported refresh rate, ignoring the setting in the configuration file.
}}
 
===Controller not working===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Controller not working}}
 
When using a controller you may encounter a problem with it not working, or working intermittently - most noticeable on the game map screen.
 
* Be sure to plug in the controller BEFORE you launch the game.
 
* If you have any other devices plugged into USB ports, then remove those too before playing.
 
* 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.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Flickering Red Dots===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Flickering Red Dots}}
 
This is an issue that may occur with nVidia graphics cards. To solve this:
 
# Open your nVidia control panel
 
# Navigate to '''Manage 3D settings'''
 
# Under the Program Settings tab, select Saints Row from the list of programs (You may need to add it, in which case select the ''Saintsrowthethird_dx11.exe'')
 
# Change '''Anisotropic Filtering''' and '''Antialiasing''' to Application Controlled.
 
# You may also need to turn off '''Antialiasing Transparency''', '''Gamma Correction''', and '''Texture Filtering''', as well.
 
For non-nVidia graphics cards, please refer to your equivalent 3D control panel
 
}}
 
 
 
===Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro or Advertisement===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro or Advertisement}}
 
* Set the compatibility mode to the game to “Windows XP”
 
* Run the game directly instead of using the generated shortcut
 
* Check your game cache / revalidate it to ensure you have okay files
 
* Run the game in DirectX 9 mode
 
* If you use multiple monitors, then disable one of them
 
* Exit any program that could mess with the game
 
* Run the game in a different, more common resolution
 
* Multiple monitors/display?--- Make sure main monitor is in main slot [bios displays on this screen]
 
* If you have Steam installed on an External Hard Drive try [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7710-TDLC-0426 moving steam] to an internal Hard Drive or to another Hard drive in general.
 
* If you have Saints Row installed on a hard drive other then C: try moving Saints Row to a new Steam Library on C: you can create a second steam library by launching steam with a -dev flag, clicking the new console tab, and [[Steam#Moving Steam Games To Another Drive|following these directions]], then exit steam, copy the folder, then relaunch and reinstall saints row to the new C: library you just copied it to.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game}}
 
* Start game in DirectX 9 mode and start a new game. After that you can play DirectX10/11 version.
 
* Try verifying the integrity of the game cache (right-click the game in the Steam library, select "Properties" then select the "Local Files" tab and click "Verify..."). Note that for many users Steam will always report that 1 file failed to validate and has to be replaced, even when you verify the game cache multiple times. Since this also happens to users who have no problems at all with the game, it is assumed to be something that is not affecting the game's performance.
 
* If you are running the game on a Mac, with Boot Camp, and using an HFS+ formatted drive, together with additional software (such as MacDrive) you will need to install it on a native NTFS drive. This also applies to all other THQ recent titles.
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Crash on Radeon graphics cards}}
 
On some Radeon cards, the game may fail to automatically configuring graphics settings. If this is the case, the game will also crash when you try to change display settings in-game.
 
 
 
To force the game to skip autoconfig:
 
 
 
# Open {{code|{{p|game}}\display.ini}}
 
# Change <code>Preset</code> from -1 to a number from 1 to 4 where 1 is ultra low and 4 is ultra high
 
 
 
{{ii}} Don't use auto-detect graphics settings in game
 
}}
 
 
 
===Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2820527 Crash Issues (Unresolved) - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
* One possible cause for crashes in DirectX 11 mode can be that the core voltage of the video card is set a little bit too low. In that case raising the core voltage by a very small amount can resolve the issue. '''Warning:''' Changing settings on your video card may void warranties and can potentially damage the card.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Launcher is blank===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Launcher is blank}}
 
* Download an alternate launcher such as [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2279474 this one].
 
* If you have Steam installed on an External Hard Drive try [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7710-TDLC-0426 moving steam] to an internal Hard Drive.
 
}}
 
  
===Co-op Mode not connecting===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-05-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox|1=
+
# Download the latest release of [https://github.com/bo3b/3Dmigoto/releases 3Dmigoto] ({{file|3Dmigoto-XX.zip}}).
{{Fixbox/fix|Co-op Mode not connecting}}
+
# Go into the 3Dmigoto archive, and go into {{file|x32|folder}}.
* Make sure you have privacy to "Open to all"
+
# Copy the contents to the installation folder.
* Download [http://www.tunngle.net/ Tunngle], sign up for a free account and join one of the Saints Row: The Third servers. Make sure your friend downloads it and joins the same server, should fix all problems.
+
# Open {{file|d3dx.ini}} found in the installation folder.
 +
# Change <code>hunting=1</code> to <code>hunting=0</code>.
 +
# Change <code>;refresh_rate=60</code> to desired hertz (e.g. <code>refresh_rate=120</code> sans the <code>;</code>).
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Missing saved games or insufficient space===
+
===Stuttering caused by My Steelport service shutdown===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} The game repeatedly attempts to connect the now-defunct My Steelport service, which may cause the game to stutter.
{{Fixbox/fix|Missing saved games or insufficient space}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit hosts file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/micro-freezing-lagging.17268/|title=Micro freezing/lagging - Saints Row Mods|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
Symptom: Saved games are missing despite being in the correct folder, and Saints Row claims there's not enough storage space.
+
# Go to {{file|{{P|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc|folder}}.
 +
# Open {{file|hosts}} with a text editor running as administrator.
 +
# Add the line {{code|127.0.0.1        sr3.hydra.agoragames.com}} and save the file.
  
* Restart Steam.
+
'''Notes'''
}}
+
{{ii}} This fix will also enable the game to use [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/my-steelport-emulator.17361/ My Steelport emulator].
 
 
===Lag in Co-op Through a LAN Connection===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Lag in Co-op Through a LAN Connection}}
 
* This is caused by one person having a much lower frame rate than the other (eg. A is getting 20 FPS, B is getting 50 FPS)
 
* To fix this, simply get the person with the lower FPS to lower their video settings.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
 
|direct3d notes        = Backward compatibility for Direct3D 10 and 10.1 GPUs is provided by Direct3D 11
 
|direct3d notes        = Backward compatibility for Direct3D 10 and 10.1 GPUs is provided by Direct3D 11
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  =  
+
|shader model versions  = 3, 5
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = Havok
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = Wwise
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 +
|multiplayer notes= For Steam version.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Mods===
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/saints-row-mod-manager-sr3-sr4.6179/ Saints Row Mod Manager]
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/things-to-do-in-steelport-family-friendly-edition.12334/ Things To Do In Steelport] combines multiple community mods, including bug fixes, gameplay improvements and new content.
 +
{{mm}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/332-saints-row-the-third-launcher-with-advanced-options/ Launcher with advanced graphics options] has a user-friendly frontend for display settings editing.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151117145057/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2279474 Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>
 +
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/saintsrow3/mods/2?tab=description Unofficial patch by Flanua] fixes various bugs, but changing the gameplay considerably.
 +
 +
===My Steelport===
 +
{{ii}} The My Steelport service was shut down on January 31, 2018,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.trueachievements.com/forum/viewthread.aspx?tid=974823|title=TrueAchievements - Saints Row: The Third - My Steelport Server Closure|date=2019-07-11}}</ref> taking with it all community-created characters. Players wanting to share custom characters need to make use of a [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/my-steelport-emulator.17361/ community-made local server emulator] for Windows.
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line parameters]]===
 +
{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language us|Set language to English}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language cz|Set language to Czech}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language nl|Set language to Dutch}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language fr|Set language to French}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language de|Set language to German}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language it|Set language to Italian}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language pl|Set language to Polish}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language ru|Set language to Russian}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language jp|Set language to Japanese}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-localize_language es|Set language to Spanish}}
 +
}}
 +
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 
|minOS    = XP
 
|minOS    = XP
|minCPU  = Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2
 +
|minCPU3  = Dual Core 2 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 8800  
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
|minGPU2  = ATI RADEON 3000
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3800
 
|minVRAM  = 320 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 320 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
Line 434: Line 596:
  
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7
|recCPU  = Quad Core Intel or AMD
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4
 +
|recCPU3  = Quad Core<br/>Dual Core 3.0 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 400
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 400
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5000
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5000
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|recDX    = 11
 
|recSM    = 4.0
 
|recSM    = 4.0
|recDX   = 11
+
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Linux
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = 14.04.3, 15.04, 17.1, SteamOS
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4570T 2.9 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon II X2 270 3.8 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 4096 MB
 +
|minHD   = 7 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 630
 +
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 6850
 +
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|minother = MESA drivers and Intel Graphics are not currently supported.
 +
{{ii}} Some Intel cards may work for example Intel HD 4000
 +
 
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7 GHz
 +
|recRAM  = 8192 MB
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7950
 +
|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 00:12, 11 February 2024

This page is for the original 2011 version. For the remastered version released in 2020, see Saints Row: The Third Remastered.

Saints Row: The Third
Saints Row: The Third cover
Developers
Volition
Linux Virtual Programming
Publishers
Former THQ
Current Deep Silver
Russia Akella
Engines
CTG[1]
Release dates
Windows November 15, 2011
Linux April 14, 2016[2]
Reception
Metacritic 84
IGDB 85
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter, Open world
Vehicles Automobile, Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft
Art styles Stylized
Themes Contemporary, Comedy, Sci-fi
Series Saints Row
Saints Row: The Third on HowLongToBeat
Saints Row: The Third on IGDB
Saints Row: The Third guide on StrategyWiki
Saints Row: The Third on MobyGames
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

General information

Official manual
Saints Row Wiki
Saints Row Mods forums
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Linux
GamersGate
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Windows
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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The Full Package also available.
Windows
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
The Full Package only
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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The Full Package also available.
Windows
Linux
Humble Store
DRM-free
Standard edition is DRM-free.
The Full Package also available.
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Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
The Full Package also available.
Windows
Linux
Origin (unavailable)
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Windows

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.
The GOG.com version handles DLC differently from the other versions and is only compatible with other GOG copies in multiplayer.


Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions[3]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open display.ini.
  3. Add SkipIntroVideo = true in the file.
Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Videos.
  2. Delete or rename logo_amd_hd.bik and logo_thq_and_voli_hd.bik.

Skip game launcher

Change filenames[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>
  2. Rename game_launcher.exe to something else (e.g. game_launcher_disabled.exe)
  3. Rename SaintsRowTheThird.exe (for DirectX 9) or SaintsRowTheThird_DX11.exe (for DirectX 11) to game_launcher.exe

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\display.ini[Note 1]
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/vpltd/SaintsRow3/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saints Row The Third\
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/55230/remote/
23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot are available.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Approx. 100 MB available and cross-platform.

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Use SR3 FOV Editor
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2x, 4x and 8x MSAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Triple buffered.
60 FPS
Cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS; see Frame rate (FPS) to fix.
120+ FPS
Due to a poorly implemented 120 FPS cap,[4] the frame rate can behave erratically in some cases. See Frame rate (FPS).
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Frame rate (FPS)

Cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS, and some physics elements are capped at 60 FPS; use Cheat Engine below to fix.
In fullscreen mode, the game may switch to a 60 Hz refresh rate on startup; see Game uses incorrect refresh rate to fix.
Remove multiple FPS caps using Cheat Engine[citation needed]
This process must be performed each time the game is launched to take effect.
  1. Download and run Cheat Engine. Go to the main menu.
  2. Set Executable, Writable and CopyOnWrite to Don't Care and memory scan option to SaintsRowTheThird_DX11.exe.
  3. Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.00833333 as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
  4. Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.03333333 as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
  5. Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.01666666 as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
  6. Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.00833333 as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
  7. Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.03333333 as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
  8. Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.01666666 as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
  9. Set the all the values to (1/FPS), see below for example:
    • 0.00694444 for 144 FPS (floats).
    • 0.00277777 for 360 FPS (floats).
    • 0.00256410 for 390 FPS (floats).
    • 0.0069444444444444 for 144 FPS (doubles).
    • 0.0027777777777777 for 360 FPS (doubles).
    • 0.0025641025641026 for 390 FPS (doubles).

Notes

A few contextual 30 FPS animation caps in cutscene to gameplay transition cannot be removed with this method without crashing and they will appear as if they are heavily stuttering at higher rates; especially if output frame rate is not divisible by 30.
Heavily recommend using the in-game triple buffered v-sync for improved frame pacing due to the implementation of FPS caps, at the cost of slightly increased input latency for lower frame rate values.
Use ZPatch

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.
Key rebinding. All the categories (top) and first section of general (bottom).
Key rebinding. All the categories (top) and first section of general (bottom).
Controller settings.
Controller settings.
Controller buttons, first section.
Controller buttons, first section.
With Steam version if DirectInput controller is present, Steam wraps inputs from it instead of XInput controller, making XInput controller unusable. Game crashes when disconnecting controller unlike with XInput controller which is hotpluggable.[5]

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Weapon Store menus cannot be entirely navigated with a keyboard.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput only.
Full controller support
Entering Cheat Codes and (now defunct) Community Login prompt requires keyboard input.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Button prompts
For DualShock controllers use DualShock Button Prompts mod.
Controller hotplugging
Steam version with DirectInput controller crashes when disconnecting the controller.[5]
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Rapidly changes button prompts, see this for a patch to lock controller glyphs.

Remove aim assist

Add mod file that removes aim assist[citation needed]
  1. Download this file
  2. Place it in the same folder as the game executable.

Audio

General settings.
General settings.
Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Auto configures up to 5.1 output[6]
Subtitles
Option in gameplay settings. Some cutscenes of "Gangstas in Space" and "The Trouble with Clones" DLCs are not subtitled.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Option in gameplay settings.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Korean
Retail only.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation; download.
Russian
Spanish

Network

Steam and GOG.com copies can not connect to each other in multiplayer.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op, Versus
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
2 Co-op, Versus
Online play
2 Co-op, Versus
Only in the Steam version

Connection types

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
2D
Officially supported game.
Note:Game is on official list, but not yet confirmed to be 3D to PCGW.

Issues fixed

Game uses incorrect refresh rate

The DirectX 11 version may default to the lowest supported refresh rate, ignoring the setting in the configuration file.
Override refresh rate set by game[7]
  1. Download the latest release of 3Dmigoto (3Dmigoto-XX.zip).
  2. Go into the 3Dmigoto archive, and go into x32.
  3. Copy the contents to the installation folder.
  4. Open d3dx.ini found in the installation folder.
  5. Change hunting=1 to hunting=0.
  6. Change ;refresh_rate=60 to desired hertz (e.g. refresh_rate=120 sans the ;).

Stuttering caused by My Steelport service shutdown

The game repeatedly attempts to connect the now-defunct My Steelport service, which may cause the game to stutter.
Edit hosts file[8]
  1. Go to %WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc.
  2. Open hosts with a text editor running as administrator.
  3. Add the line 127.0.0.1 sr3.hydra.agoragames.com and save the file.

Notes

This fix will also enable the game to use My Steelport emulator.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11 Backward compatibility for Direct3D 10 and 10.1 GPUs is provided by Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 3, 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Steamworks For Steam version.

Mods

Saints Row Mod Manager
Things To Do In Steelport combines multiple community mods, including bug fixes, gameplay improvements and new content.
Launcher with advanced graphics options has a user-friendly frontend for display settings editing.[9]

My Steelport

The My Steelport service was shut down on January 31, 2018,[10] taking with it all community-created characters. Players wanting to share custom characters need to make use of a community-made local server emulator for Windows.

command line parameters

Parameter Description
-localize_language us Set language to English
-localize_language cz Set language to Czech
-localize_language nl Set language to Dutch
-localize_language fr Set language to French
-localize_language de Set language to German
-localize_language it Set language to Italian
-localize_language pl Set language to Polish
-localize_language ru Set language to Russian
-localize_language jp Set language to Japanese
-localize_language es Set language to Spanish

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo
AMD Athlon X2
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 3800
320 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible sound card
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 14.04.3, 15.04, 17.1, SteamOS
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4570T 2.9 GHz
AMD Athlon II X2 270 3.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4096 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 630
AMD Radeon HD 6850
1 GB of VRAM
Other MESA drivers and Intel Graphics are not currently supported.
Some Intel cards may work for example Intel HD 4000


Notes

  1. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. What does CTS stand for? - Saints Row Mods - last accessed on 2017-05-14
  2. Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row 2 now available for Linux and SteamOS! - last accessed on 2016-04-14
  3. Disable intros? - Steam Users' Forums(retrieved)
  4. Verified by User:Blackbird on 2020-04-14
    On my 240 Hz monitor the game definitely doesn't go any higher even on lowest settings in the middle of the sea.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Marioysikax on 14 July 2015
  6. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  7. Verified by User:Keith on 2021-05-14
  8. Micro freezing/lagging - Saints Row Mods - last accessed on May 2023
  9. Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  10. TrueAchievements - Saints Row: The Third - My Steelport Server Closure - last accessed on 2019-07-11