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Saints Rowwas one of the most disastrous launches of last year. Despite the series being iconic within the gaming community, the new game was just not up to the standards previous entries had set. And now, Volition Games, the studio behindSaints Row,has announced that it is officially closed down. This news comes only days after the game was announced to be part of September’s PS Plus monthly lineup.
The studio’s closure is apparently tied to the parent company, Embracer’s Group, and its restructuring program. Though many have speculated that it may be because their headlining title did not perform well commercially or critically. At the time of release, many pointed out the game’s inadequate performance, as well as its lack of meaningful content.
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Saints Row Developer Announces Studio Closure
Volition Games announced its closure on its socials, despite announcing their 30th anniversary earlier this year. In its official statement, Volition Games said,
“The Volition team has proudly created world-class entertainment for fans around the globe for 30 years. We’ve been driven by a passion for our community and always worked to deliver joy, surprise, and delight.”
The main crux of the studio’s post focuses on the parent company’s restructuring plan, which includes Volition Games being shut down effective immediately.
“This past June. Embracer Group announced a restructuring program to strengthen Embracer and maintain its position as a leader in the video game industry. As part of that program, they evaluated strategic and operational goals and made the difficult decision to close Volition effective immediately.”
The statement concludes by offering assistance to the studio’s former employees for job opportunities, as well as thanking its fans for their continued support throughout the years.
In afinancial reportshared November of last year, Volition’s parent company, Embracer, mentioned that the game’s commercial performance “did not meet the full expectations and left the fanbase partially polarised”. The developers of the planned reboot also became part ofBorderlandsmaker Gearbox.
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Saints Row to be Part of September’s Lineup for Monthly PS Plus Games Despite Studio Closure
A few days ago, PlayStation announced that theSaints Rowreboot will be part of the PS Plus Essential monthly games lineup, along withBlack Desert – Traveler Edition,andGeneration Zero.
Your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September are:
➕ Saints Row➕ Black Desert – Traveler Edition➕ Generation Zero
Full details:https://t.co/63WlqLS81Apic.twitter.com/MWkp0idAaG
— PlayStation (@PlayStation)July 07, 2025
Unfortunately, it seems like this won’t be enough to save the studio from closing. Many have vented their frustration with the new PS Plus prices and aren’t too keen on the games being offered this month.
Nevertheless,Saints Rowhas served as a reminder to game studios and publishers that even if an IP has a widely recognised name, it won’t be enough if the game isn’t well made and optimised. This news has left many questioning the future of theSaints Rowfranchise. Whatever the case, it will probably be a while before we hear anything new from the franchise.
How do you feel about this? Do you thinkSaints Rowdeserved the negative criticism? Let us know in the comments!
Source:Volition Games
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Adil Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since he can remember, Adil has been deeply embedded within the world of video games. You’ll see him regularly grinding out the hot new RPG, like Elden Ring, or perhaps an awesome narrative adventure, like The Last of Us. Even after playing all these new and grand games, he’ll still make time for some awesome classics, like Final Fantasy or Castlevania.
