| Saints Row IV | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Volition |
| Publisher(s) | Deep Silver |
| Series | Saints Row |
| Release date(s) | NA August 20, 2013 EU August 23, 2013 AU September 12, 2013 |
| Release type | Multi-platform |
| Genre(s) | Action, Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Co-op, Multiplayer |
| GameID(s) | BLUS31205 (IRD), NPEB01404, NPUB31257 Game of the Century Edition BLES02019 (IRD) Inauguration Station NPEB90502 |
| Quick links | Check Compatibility Open Issues Search Google Wikipedia Page |
Saints Row IV is an open world action-adventure video game where the playable character is the leader of the 3rd Street Saints, a street gang that has become the world's most powerful and popular organization, and must fend off an alien invasion after becoming President of the United States and receiving superpowers. The player is free to explore their environment while completing main and side missions at their leisure. The game incorporates elements from science fiction video games and films, and continues the series' reputation for over-the-top parody.
The game was Volition's first after its sale to Koch Media in early 2013. The supernatural and superpower concept for the game started in Enter the Dominatrix, a cancelled expansion planned for Saints Row: The Third, which the team expanded into Saints Row IV. Volition later released a "director's cut" of Enter the Dominatrix as downloadable content for Saints Row IV alongside How the Saints Saved Christmas, other weapons, costumes, and vehicle packs, and a standalone expansion, Saints Row: Gat out of Hell (which serves as the epilogue to the story). Saints Row IV received several limited and summative edition releases, and was briefly banned in Australia. Critics praised Saints Row IV's humor and character customization options, but criticized its lack of challenge. It sold over one million copies in its first week.
Configuration
Options that deviate from RPCS3's default settings and provide the best experience with this title are listed below.
GPU configuration
| Setting | Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Renderer | Vulkan | Recommended for getting the best performance. |
| Write color buffers | On | Fixes missing graphics ingame. |
Debug configuration
This tab is hidden by default. For instructions on how to enable the Debug tab in the settings window, click here.
| Setting | Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Force CPU blit emulation | On | Improves lighting, but it's still not fixed. Requires Write Color Buffers. |
Known Issues
This game is currently not playable.