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* 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
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* On some Radeon cards, this may be due to the game failing at automatically configuring graphics settings. If this is the case, the game will also crash when you try to change display settings in-game. So, to force the game to skip autoconfig, open up display.ini in the SR3 main folder. Change "Preset" from -1 to a number between 1 and 4 (1 = ultra-low, 4 = ultra-high), and try starting the game again.
 
 
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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.
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# Open {{file|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\saints row the third\display.ini}}
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# Change <code>Preset</code> from -1 to a number from 1 to 4 where 1 is ultra low and 4 is ultra high
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=== Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode ===
 
=== Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode ===
 
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Revision as of 05:32, 14 November 2013

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

Key points

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

General information

Steam Users' Forums for game series
Steam Community Discussions
Official forums for game

Availability

Template:Availability Table

All versions require Steam.

Mods

Gentlemen of Steelport

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

Launched With Advanced Graphics Options

This launcher contains various graphics options you can modify from outside of the game such as Anti-Aliasing, Ambient Occlusion, Shadow Map Size, and more. The download for the advanced launcher can be found on this forum post at the Steam Users' Forums [1].

Saints Row Modding Forum

Many mods and tools can be found at the Saints Row Mods forum.

Game data

Save game location

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

File:SRTheThirdDisplaySettings.jpg
Video Settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

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Issues and Fixes

Bad Performance / Lag

This issue mostly affects AMD/ATI graphics cards, but these tweaks may alleviate performance issues regardless of brand:[2]

Instructions

Stuttering / Freezing

Instructions

Lag / Freeze in fullscreen with DirectX 10/11

Instructions

Lag

Instructions

No Sound

Instructions

Game Controller Not Working

Instructions

XInput Emulator x360ce

Instructions

Remove aim assist

Instructions

Flickering Red Dots

Instructions

Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro or Advertisement

Instructions

Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game

Instructions
Instructions

Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode

Instructions

Launcher is blank

Instructions

Co-op Mode not Connecting

Instructions

Missing saved games or insufficient space

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB free space
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 8800
ATI RADEON 3000
256 MB of VRAM (Tested, unofficial)
320 of VRAM 		NVIDIA GeForce GTX 400
ATI Radeon HD 5000
1024 of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible sound card

References