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

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
GamersGate
		The Full Package also available.
GOG.com		The Full Package only
Green Man Gaming		The Full Package also available.
Humble Store		Standard edition is DRM-free. The Full Package also available.
Steam		The Full Package also available.
Origin (unavailable)

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

Name	Notes
Season Pass	Includes Genkibowl VII, Gangstas in Space, and The Trouble with Clones. Part of The Full Package
Unlockable Pack	Unlocks already available game content.
Bloodsucker Pack	Part of the Tricks and Treats Pack
Explosive Combat Pack	Part of the Saints Purple Ops Pack Part of The Full Package
FUNTIME! Pack	Part of the Maximum Pleasure Pack Part of The Full Package
Gangstas in Space	Part of The Full Package
Genki Girl Pack	Part of The Full Package
Genkibowl VII	Part of The Full Package
Horror Pack	Part of the Tricks and Treats Pack Part of The Full Package
Invincible Pack	Part of the Maximum Pleasure Pack Part of The Full Package
Money Shot Pack	Part of the Maximum Pleasure Pack Part of The Full Package
Nyte Blayde Pack	Part of The Full Package
Penthouse Pack	Part of The Full Package
Shark Attack Pack	Part of the Maximum Pleasure Pack Part of The Full Package
Special Ops Vehicle Pack	Part of the Saints Purple Ops Pack Part of The Full Package
Steelport Gangs Pack	Part of the Saints Purple Ops Pack Part of The Full Package
The Trouble with Clones	Part of The Full Package
Warrior Pack	Part of the Saints Purple Ops Pack Part of The Full Package
Witches & Wieners Pack	Part of the Tricks and Treats Pack Part of The Full Package
Z Style Pack	Part of The Full Package

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions^[3]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `display.ini`. Add `SkipIntroVideo = true` in the file.

Delete/rename video files^{[citation needed]}
Go to `<path-to-game>\Videos`. Delete or rename `logo_amd_hd.bik` and `logo_thq_and_voli_hd.bik`.

Skip game launcher

Change filenames^{[citation needed]}
Go to `<path-to-game>` Rename `game_launcher.exe` to something else (e.g. `game_launcher_disabled.exe`) 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 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.

Download and run Cheat Engine. Go to the main menu.
Set Executable, Writable and CopyOnWrite to Don't Care and memory scan option to SaintsRowTheThird_DX11.exe.
Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.00833333 as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.03333333 as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.01666666 as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.00833333 as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.03333333 as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
Disable the Fast Scan option and search for the value 0.01666666 as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
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.

Key rebinding. All the categories (top) and first section of general (bottom).

Controller settings.

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]}
Download this file Place it in the same folder as the game executable.

Audio

General 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	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

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

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]
Download the latest release of 3Dmigoto (`3Dmigoto-XX.zip`). Go into the 3Dmigoto archive, and go into `x32`. Copy the contents to the installation folder. Open `d3dx.ini` found in the installation folder. Change `hunting=1` to `hunting=0`. 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]

Go to %WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc.
Open hosts with a text editor running as administrator.
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]

Unofficial patch by Flanua fixes various bugs, but changing the gameplay considerably.

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	7
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon X2	Intel Core i5 AMD Phenom II X4
System memory (RAM)	2 GB	4 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	Nvidia GeForce GTX 400 ATI Radeon HD 5000 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 4.0 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	Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7 GHz
System memory (RAM)	4096 MB	8192 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	7 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GT 630 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM	Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon HD 7950 2 GB of VRAM
Other	MESA drivers and Intel Graphics are not currently supported. Some Intel cards may work for example Intel HD 4000

Notes

↑ 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

↑ What does CTS stand for? - Saints Row Mods - last accessed on 2017-05-14
↑ Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row 2 now available for Linux and SteamOS! - last accessed on 2016-04-14
↑ Disable intros? - Steam Users' Forums(retrieved)
↑ 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.
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 Verified by User:Marioysikax on 14 July 2015
↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2021-05-14
↑ Micro freezing/lagging - Saints Row Mods - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
↑ TrueAchievements - Saints Row: The Third - My Steelport Server Closure - last accessed on 2019-07-11

[gamedir-4] 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).

[1] What does CTS stand for? - Saints Row Mods - last accessed on 2017-05-14

[linux-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)

[5] 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.

[refcheck_Marioysikax-6] 5.0 ^5.1 Verified by User:Marioysikax on 14 July 2015

[7] PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023

[8] Verified by User:Keith on 2021-05-14

[9] Micro freezing/lagging - Saints Row Mods - last accessed on May 2023

[10] Launcher with Advanced Graphic Options - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)

[11] TrueAchievements - Saints Row: The Third - My Steelport Server Closure - last accessed on 2019-07-11

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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

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-{{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>
 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://www.saintsrow.com/ Official series site]
+{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/55230 Official manual]
-{{mm}} [http://saintsrow.com/community/forum/viewboard/ Official forums]
+{{mm}} [https://saintsrow.fandom.com/Saints_Row_Wiki Saints Row Wiki]
-{{mm}} [http://saintsrow.wikia.com/Saints_Row_Wiki Saints Row Wiki]
+{{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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-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/55230/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
-{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1165 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 ==Availability==
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 ===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.
+{{--}} The GOG.com version handles DLC differently from the other versions and is only compatible with other GOG copies in multiplayer.
+==Monetization==
 {{DLC|
-{{DLC/row| Season Pass | Includes Genkibowl VII, Gangstas in Space, and The Trouble with Clones | Windows }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Unlockable Pack | Unlocks already available game content. | Windows, Linux }}
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-{{DLC/row| Bloodsucker Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
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-{{DLC/row| Explosive Combat Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
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-{{DLC/row| FUNTIME! Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
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-{{DLC/row| Gangstas in Space |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Genki Girl Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
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-{{DLC/row| Genkibowl VII |  | Windows, Linux }}
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-{{DLC/row| Horror Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
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-{{DLC/row| Invincible Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Money Shot Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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| Nyte Blayde Pack |  | 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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Penthouse Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Shark Attack Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Special Ops Vehicle Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Steelport Gangs Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| The Trouble with Clones |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Warrior Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Witches & Wieners Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
-{{DLC/row| Z Style Pack |  | Windows, Linux }}
+{{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 }}
 }}
 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Skip intro videos===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{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|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>}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{file|display.ini}}.
@@ Line 81: / Line 98: @@
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Videos|folder}}.
-# Go to <code>Videos</code> in the installation folder.
+# Delete or rename {{file|logo_amd_hd.bik}} and {{file|logo_thq_and_voli_hd.bik}}.
-# Delete or rename <code>logo_amd_hd.bik</code> and <code>logo_thq_and_voli_hd.bik</code>.
 }}
-===Mods===
+===Skip game launcher===
-====Gentlemen of Steelport====
+{{Fixbox|description=Change filenames|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix=
-[http://idolninja.com/sr2.php Gentlemen of Steelport] combines all the best mods from the Saints Row modding community.
+# Go to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}
+# Rename {{file|game_launcher.exe}} to something else (e.g. {{file|game_launcher_disabled.exe}})
-====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/332-saints-row-the-third-launcher-with-advanced-options/ Launcher With Advanced Graphics Options]====
+# Rename {{file|SaintsRowTheThird.exe}} (for DirectX 9) or {{file|SaintsRowTheThird_DX11.exe}} (for DirectX 11) to {{file|game_launcher.exe}}
-{{Image|Saints Row The Third - Advanced launcher.png|Windows-only advanced launcher.}}
+}}
-{{ii}} Launcher with a nice GUI front end 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>
 ==Game data==
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}/display.ini}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\display.ini}}
-{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/vpltd/SaintsRow3/}}
+{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/vpltd/SaintsRow3/}}
-{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|game}}/display.ini}}
 }}
 {{XDG|true}}
@@ Line 106: / Line 120: @@
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Saints Row The Third\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Saints Row The Third\}}
-{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/55230/remote/}}
+{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/55230/remote/}}
 }}
+{{ii}} 23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot are available.
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|gog galaxy            = false
+|discord                   = unknown
-|gog galaxy notes      =
+|discord notes             =
-|origin                =
+|epic games launcher       =
-|origin notes          =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|steam cloud           = true
+|gog galaxy                = true
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|uplay                 =
+|origin                    = unknown
-|uplay notes           =
+|origin notes              =
-|xbox cloud            =
+|steam cloud               = true
-|xbox cloud notes      =
+|steam cloud notes         = Approx. 100 MB available and cross-platform.
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
 {{Image|Saints Row The Third - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/saints-row-third/en
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/saints-row-third/en
 |widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
@@ Line 150: / Line 169: @@
 |antialiasing               = true
 |antialiasing notes         = 2x, 4x and 8x [[MSAA]]
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = true
-|vsync notes                =
+|vsync notes                = Triple buffered.
 |60 fps                     = true
-|60 fps notes               =
+|60 fps notes               = Cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS; see [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]] to fix.
-|120 fps                    = true
+|120 fps                    = hackable
-|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
+|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)]].
+|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr notes                  =
 |color blind                = unknown
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
-==Input settings==
+===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|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&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=
+{{ii}} This process must be performed each time the game is launched to take effect.
+# Download and run [https://www.cheatengine.org/ Cheat Engine]. Go to the main menu.
+# Set '''Executable''', '''Writable''' and '''CopyOnWrite''' to '''Don't Care''' and memory scan option to '''SaintsRowTheThird_DX11.exe'''.
+# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.00833333</code> as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
+# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.03333333</code> as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
+# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.01666666</code> as a float in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
+# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.00833333</code> as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
+# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.03333333</code> as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
+# Disable the '''Fast Scan''' option and search for the value <code>0.01666666</code> as a double in rounded (extreme) mode. Select all values.
+# Set the all the values to (1/FPS), see below for example:
+#* <code>0.00694444</code> for 144 FPS (floats).
+#* <code>0.00277777</code> for 360 FPS (floats).
+#* <code>0.00256410</code> for 390 FPS (floats).
+#* <code>0.0069444444444444</code> for 144 FPS (doubles).
+#* <code>0.0027777777777777</code> for 360 FPS (doubles).
+#* <code>0.0025641025641026</code> for 390 FPS (doubles).
+'''Notes'''
+{{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.
+{{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=
+}}
+==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).}}
 {{Image|Saints Row The Third - Controller.png|Controller settings.}}
 {{Image|Saints Row The Third - Controller scheme.png|Controller buttons, first section.}}
-{{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>Tested by [[User:Marioysikax|Marioysikax]]</ref>
+{{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>
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
@@ Line 174: / Line 228: @@
 |mouse sensitivity notes   =
 |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 notes =
+|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
 |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 sensitivity    = true
@@ Line 187: / Line 243: @@
 |invert controller y-axis  = true
 |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://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/dualshock-3-mod-controller-buttons.12508/ Dualshock Button Prompts mod]
+|button prompts notes      = For DualShock controllers use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=884736953 DualShock Button Prompts mod].
 |controller hotplug        = true
-|controller hotplug notes  =
+|controller hotplug notes  = Steam version with DirectInput controller crashes when disconnecting the controller.<ref name="refcheck Marioysikax"/>
 |haptic feedback           = true
 |haptic feedback notes     =
-|light bar support         = unknown
+|simultaneous input        = true
-|light bar support notes   =
+|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===
-{{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|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/735-saints-row-the-third-aim-assist-removal-mod/ this file]
 # Place it in the same folder as the game executable.
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
 {{Image|Saints Row The Third - General.png|General settings.}}
 {{Image|Saints Row The Third - Audio.png|Audio settings.}}
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
 |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    =
 |mute on focus lost       = true
-|mute on focus lost notes =
+|mute on focus lost notes = Option in gameplay settings.
 |eax support              =
 |eax support notes        =
+|royalty free audio       = false
+|royalty free audio notes =
 }}
@@ Line 227: / Line 315: @@
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = English
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = yes
+  |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Czech
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Dutch
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = French
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = German
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Italian
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Japanese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/17465/ here].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Korean
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Retail only.
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Polish
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
+}}
+{{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
   |language  = Russian
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Spanish
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
 }}
@@ Line 284: / Line 402: @@
 ==Network==
+{{--}} Steam and GOG.com copies can not connect to each other in multiplayer.
 {{Network/Multiplayer
-|local play           = false
+|local play           = hackable
-|local play players   =
+|local play players   = 2
-|local play modes     =
+|local play modes     = Co-op, Versus
-|local play notes     =
+|local play notes     = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 |lan play             = true
 |lan play players     = 2
@@ Line 296: / Line 415: @@
 |online play players  = 2
 |online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
-|online play notes    =
+|online play notes    = Only in the Steam version
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
 }}{{Network/Connections
-|matchmaking        =
+|matchmaking        = true
 |matchmaking notes  =
-|p2p                =
+|p2p                = true
 |p2p notes          =
-|dedicated          =
+|dedicated          = false
 |dedicated notes    =
-|self-hosting       =
+|self-hosting       = false
 |self-hosting notes =
-|direct ip          =
+|direct ip          = false
 |direct ip notes    =
 }}{{Network/Ports
@@ Line 316: / Line 435: @@
 }}
-==Issues fixed==
+==VR support==
-===Bad Performance / Stuttering / Lag===
+{{VR support
-{{ii}} This issue mostly affects AMD/ATI graphics cards, but these tweaks may alleviate performance issues regardless of brand.
+|gg3d name                   =
+|native 3d gg3d award        =
-{{Fixbox|1=
+|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
-{{Fixbox/fix|Various solutions|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>}}
+|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
-* Disable VSync.
+|iz3d gg3d award             =
-* Disable SLI or Crossfire if necessary.
+|native 3d                   =
-* Disable a secondary monitor in multi-monitor configurations may also help, especially when in fullscreen with DirectX 10/11.{{cn|date=April 2016}}
+|native 3d notes             =
-* If using an AMD Processor with Bulldozer Architecture (FX-4100, 4170, 6100, 8150 etc.), use the Orochi-CEG tool.
+|nvidia 3d vision            =
-* If using a Gigabyte motherboard, update the BIOS from Gigabyte's website.
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
+|tridef 3d                   =
+|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  =
 }}
-===No Sound===
+==Issues fixed==
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Game uses incorrect refresh rate===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Possible solutions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+{{--}} The DirectX 11 version may default to the lowest supported refresh rate, ignoring the setting in the configuration file.
-* Turn off Hardware Sound Acceleration in DXDIAG (<code>RUN > DXDIAG > SOUND > DirectX Features</code>).
-* Lower your Sample Rate Conversion Quality (or turn off Hardware Acceleration) through Sounds & Audio Devices in the Control Panel (<code>Volume > Speaker Settings > Advanced > Performance</code>)
-* If a 7.1 or 5.1 speaker configuration is being used, set it to 2.1 in Windows Audio Options.
-}}
-===Controller not working===
+{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-05-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
-{{--}} A controller may fail to function or work intermittently, most noticeably on the map screen.
+# Download the latest release of [https://github.com/bo3b/3Dmigoto/releases 3Dmigoto] ({{file|3Dmigoto-XX.zip}}).
+# Go into the 3Dmigoto archive, and go into {{file|x32|folder}}.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+# Copy the contents to the installation folder.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Possible solutions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+# Open {{file|d3dx.ini}} found in the installation folder.
-* Plug in the controller '''before''' launching the game.
+# Change <code>hunting=1</code> to <code>hunting=0</code>.
-* Remove any other devices plugged into USB ports before playing.
+# Change <code>;refresh_rate=60</code> to desired hertz (e.g. <code>refresh_rate=120</code> sans the <code>;</code>).
-* Should the controller become disconnected mid-game, restart the game with the controller plugged in.
-'''Notes'''
-{{ii}} This game only supports XInput controllers; use [https://github.com/x360ce/x360ce x360ce] for other controllers.
 }}
-===Flickering Red Dots===
+===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|Control panel fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
+{{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=
-{{ii}} This is an issue that may occur with NVidia graphics cards. For non-NVidia graphics cards, please refer to the equivalent 3D control panel.
+# Go to {{file|{{P|windir}}\System32\drivers\etc|folder}}.
-# Open your NVidia control panel and navigate to '''Manage 3D settings'''
+# Open {{file|hosts}} with a text editor running as administrator.
-# Under the Program Settings tab, select Saints Row from the list of programs (You may need to add it, in which case select <code>Saintsrowthethird_dx11.exe</code>).
+# Add the line {{code|127.0.0.1        sr3.hydra.agoragames.com}} and save the file.
-# Change '''Anisotropic Filtering''' and '''Antialiasing''' to Application Controlled.
-# You may also need to turn off '''Antialiasing Transparency''', '''Gamma Correction''', and '''Texture Filtering''' as well.
-}}
-===Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Verify game cache to trigger Steam CEG executables update|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Possible solutions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-* Run the game in DirectX 9 mode.
-* If multiple monitors are used, disable one of them. Make sure the main monitor is in main slot.
-* Exit any program that could mess with the game.
-* Run the game in a different, more common resolution.
-}}
-===Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Possible solutions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-* Verify the integrity of the game cache.
-* Start game in DirectX 9 mode and start a new game. After that the game can be switched to DirectX10/11.
-* Install the game on a native NTFS drive if the game is run...
-** on a Mac with Boot Camp
-** using an HFS+ formatted drive
-** with additional software such as MacDrive
-}}
-===Crashing on Radeon Graphics Cards===
-{{ii}} 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.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Skip autoconfig|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
-{{ii}} Don't use auto-detect graphics settings in game.
-# 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
-}}
-===Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Raise GPU core voltage|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619164736/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2820527 Crash Issues (Unresolved) - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>}}
-{{ii}} The core voltage of the video card could be too low.
-* Raise the core voltage by a little.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} '''Warning:''' Changing settings on your video card may void warranties and can potentially damage the card.
+{{ii}} This fix will also enable the game to use [https://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/threads/my-steelport-emulator.17361/ My Steelport emulator].
-}}
-===Launcher is blank===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use an [[#Launcher With Advanced Graphics Options|alternate launcher]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Move game to an internal hard drive|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-* 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|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Co-op Mode not connecting|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-* Make sure you have privacy to "Open to all".
-* Download [http://www.tunngle.net/ Tunngle], sign up for a free account, and join one of the Saints Row: The Third servers. Have your partner download it and join the same server.
-}}
-===Missing saved games or insufficient space error===
-{{ii}} Saved games may be missing despite being in the correct folder, and Saints Row claims there's not enough storage space.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Restart Steam|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
-}}
-===Lag in Co-op through a LAN connection===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Sync framerates|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
-{{ii}} This is caused by one player having a much lower frame rate than the other.
-* Modify video settings until the framerates are almost even.
-}}
-===Problems while entering Crib or Saving/Loading===
-{{ii}} Loading from a saved game and trying to entering a crib gives a black screen and goes back to the desktop. This may also occur when trying to save a game manually and when killing someone after loading.
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Change Windows date|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
-{{ii}} There may be a conflict between Steam and SRTT.
-* Change the date of your Windows system to the date of the last saved game.
 }}
@@ Line 446: / Line 506: @@
 ===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
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 458: / Line 518: @@
 |mantle support         =
 |mantle support notes   =
-|vulkan support         =
+|vulkan versions        =
-|vulkan support notes   =
+|vulkan notes           =
 |dos modes              =
 |dos modes notes        =
 |shader model versions  = 3, 5
 |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 =
 }}
@@ Line 482: / Line 553: @@
 |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}}
 }}
@@ Line 489: / Line 583: @@
 |minOS    = XP
-|minCPU   = 2.0 GHz Dual Core
+|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo
+|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2
+|minCPU3  = Dual Core 2 GHz
 |minRAM   = 2 GB
 |minHD    = 10 GB
 |minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 8800
-|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3000
+|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3800
 |minVRAM  = 320 MB
 |minDX    = 9.0c
@@ Line 500: / Line 596: @@
 |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
 |recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 400
@@ Line 512: / Line 610: @@
 |OSfamily = Linux
-|minOS    = Ubuntu 14.04.3, 15.04, Linux Mint 17.1, SteamOS Brewmaster
+|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   = 4 GB
+|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
-|recOS    =
 |recCPU   = Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz
 |recCPU2  = AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7 GHz
-|recRAM   = 8 GB
+|recRAM   = 8192 MB
-|recHD    =
 |recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
 |recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7950