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
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Volition |
Linux |
Virtual Programming |
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THQ |
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Deep Silver |
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CTG[1] |
Windows |
November 15, 2011 |
Linux |
April 14, 2016[2] |
Metacritic |
84 |
IGDB |
85 |
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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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
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
Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Videos .
- Delete or rename
logo_amd_hd.bik and logo_thq_and_voli_hd.bik .
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Skip game launcher
Change filenames[citation needed]
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- 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
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
- 23 manual save slots + 1 autosave slot are available.
Video
- 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]
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- 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.
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Input
Key rebinding. All the categories (top) and first section of general (bottom).
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]
Remove aim assist
Add mod file that removes aim assist[citation needed]
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- Download this file
- Place it in the same folder as the game executable.
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Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Surround sound |
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Auto configures up to 5.1 output[6] |
Subtitles |
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Option in gameplay settings. Some cutscenes of "Gangstas in Space" and "The Trouble with Clones" DLCs are not subtitled. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Option in gameplay settings. |
Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Czech |
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Dutch |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Korean |
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Retail only. |
Polish |
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Brazilian Portuguese |
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Fan translation; download. |
Russian |
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Spanish |
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Network
- Steam and GOG.com copies can not connect to each other in multiplayer.
Multiplayer types
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]
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- 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 ; ).
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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 shutter.
Edit hosts file[8]
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- 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.
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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 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Linux | |
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Middleware
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.
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 |
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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 |
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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
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Notes
References