THQ Promises Darker Saints Row Sequel
Stillwater expansion brings new vehicles, added online features and more.
It was back in May that publisher THQ said it was scrapping the PlayStation 3 version of Saints Row and turning all attention to the at-the-time unannounced sequel. The company is now talking about what we can expect from the new gangs-'n'-guns game.
The sequel, simply called Saints Row 2, is said to be much grittier in tone than last year's successful open-world game, telling a tale of betrayal, revenge and redemption.
THQ and developer Volition are upping the sandbox elements, bringing new vehicles and expanding Stillwater, the city at the heart of the action. There will also be expanded online co-operative and competitive multiplayer modes.
Lead producer Greg Donovan says the game will still have the same sense of humour that helped Saints Row become one of the best-selling games in the early days of the Xbox 360.
Saints Row 2 is coming for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and will be released sometime during 2008.
Alex Wollenschlaeger
Editor, Kikizo
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