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"They've ghosted me": Saints Row design director says he believes the series is "dead" after pitching prequel
Saints Row 1 design director Chris Stockman believes the series is effectively dead after Embracer Group, the current owner, has not responded to his pitch for a prequel. Stockman, who heads VR studio Bit Planet Games, expressed that Embracer seems unable to revive the franchise and has "ghosted" him on his proposals. He remains open to licensing the series out to his studio if Embracer wishes.
"I think the franchise is dead," says Saints Row design director
Original Saints Row design director Chris Stockman believes the franchise is effectively dead, stating that Embracer Group has shown no ability to move forward with it and has ignored his proposals. His comments follow criticism of the 2022 reboot and the subsequent closure of developer Volition.
Saints Row Prequel Plans Stall as Embracer Reportedly Ignores Revival Pitch
A proposed Saints Row prequel set in the 1970s is no longer moving forward after Embracer Group reportedly ignored revival pitches. Original design director Chris Stockman revealed that communication has ceased, casting doubt on the franchise's future, especially after the mixed reception of the 2022 reboot and the closure of Volition.
