At GamesCom 2021, Saints Row Reboot was unveiled, a reboot of the franchise that received both praise and criticism for some advertised features and especially for the artistic section. Despite the complaints, its developers continue to insist that it is “a reboot like never before“.
Characteristics of Saints Row Reboot
Now we know more news about Saints Row Reboot thanks to a publication by the well-known Tom Henderson in the Whatifgaming medium. As he reports, abilities work through “Flow points,” which you earn by performing actions during combat: dealing damage to enemies and vehicles, dodging attacks, and more.
The healthcare system it is based on the same system of “Flow points”. Gain health as you deal damage and kill enemies. It applies to both your character’s health and your vehicles.
Henderson also talks about the skills. Each ability requires a certain amount of “Flow points”. The better the skill, the more points it will require to cast. As you progress, you’ll gain access to a greater number of skills, each with their own point requirements. Give three examples:
- Surprise: Put a grenade in the pants of an enemy and push them against others.
- Flaming Uppercut: Slash an enemy and launch them into the air.
- Ninja: Throw a smoke bomb to lose enemies.
Along with skills, Henderson talks about perks. You will have a limited number of slots to activate them. You’ll earn these perks as you complete quests, challenges, and other activities. They are one of the rewards for exploring. It details 3 levels of advantages:
- basic– Move faster while crouched, move faster while aiming, etc.
- advanced– Gain 50% health after an execution, gain more “Flow points” during fights, etc.
- definitive: request missiles to blow up an area, for example.
Finally, Henderson mentions other sections:
- customization of characters and vehicles will be greater than any other game in the franchise.
- There will be more fast travel points. They are unlocked through photographs.
- the collectibles they return, but this time in the form of drugs. You will also find money and cosmetic items.
- accessibility It has been a major theme for the developers of Saints Row Reboot.
- the multiplayer: According to sources who have played, this mode will arrive after launch. There is nothing confirmed in this regard.
Saints Row will be released on August 23, 2022 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.