Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

The February 7, 2024 patch brought significant fixes and a notable change to Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, addressing various gameplay issues. Among the highlights, the crossplay multiplayer flow received updates to enhance stability for players on different platforms.

• Crash Fix: The patch resolved a crash that occurred when hovering the mouse cursor over weapons in the Gateway Weapon Cache.
• DLC Issues: The update fixed problems related to DLC packages failing to load correctly and removed the 'Missing DLC' prompt that appeared upon entering the game.
• Controller Functionality: Improvements were made to ensure first-party controllers functioned correctly, addressing previous issues users faced.
• Voice Chat Resolution: The patch also fixed an issue affecting voice chat functionality, improving communication among players.
• Crossplay Improvements: Changes to the crossplay multiplayer flow aimed to reduce disruptions caused by EOS for players on various platforms.

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected saw a significant transformation with the upgrade to Saints Row IV: Re-Elected on December 8, 2022, which automatically upgraded all existing copies of the game, granting access to various DLC packs. This update also introduced crossplay, allowing players on Steam, Epic, and GOG to play together seamlessly.

• Free Upgrade: All players upgraded to the Re-Elected version from their previous version on Windows, including all DLC.
• Mission DLC Access: Players gained access to Mission DLCs, specifically *Enter the Dominatrix* and *How the Saints Save Christmas*.
• Outfit and Weapon DLC Access: Multiple Outfit and Weapon DLC packs, including the *Anime Pack* and *Bling Bling Pack*, became available to players.
• Crossplay Feature: Crossplay was enabled for Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, connecting players across different PC platforms.

• Removal of Other Versions: All other versions and separate DLCs were removed from sale and became unusable.
• Save and Achievement Migration: Players' saves and achievements transitioned seamlessly to the upgraded version.
• Legacy Version Availability: A Legacy Version of Saints Row IV was made available via a separate Beta Branch on GOG and Steam for players wishing to retain the old version.

• Mods Compatibility: Existing mods remained functional, with no significant disruptions reported, barring specific conflicts.
• Linux Version Update: An update regarding the Linux version upgrade was promised but no date was confirmed during this window.

Saints Row: The Third Remastered launched on May 21, 2021, bringing a wealth of new content to Saints Row IV: Re-Elected. This remastered edition includes new story arcs and missions influenced by player choices, alongside significant visual upgrades like enhanced effects and rebuilt models.

• New Story Arcs and Missions: Players experienced fresh narrative content that evolved based on their decisions.
• Enhanced Visual Effects and Lighting: The remaster introduced overhauled visual effects and improved lighting for a more immersive experience.
• Re-built Character, Vehicle, and Weapon Models: All models were completely rebuilt, enhancing the visual fidelity of characters, vehicles, and weapons in the game.
• DLC Release: The remastered version of Saints Row: The Third launched, including all DLC from the original release, now available on Steam.

Tracked sources for Saints Row IV: Re-Elected were limited between 2017-08-22 and 2018-08-22, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Closure of My Steelport Server and Closure of My Steelport Server and sits between Release of Oni Items for Saints Row IV on Steam Workshop on 2017-05-26 (new_content) and Saints Row: The Third Remastered Released on 2021-05-21 (dlc_release), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2017-12-20 - Closure of My Steelport Server: The My Steelport server will be closed from January 31st, affecting character and screenshot sharing services in Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row IV.; 2017-12-20 - Closure of My Steelport Server: The My Steelport server will be closed from January 31st, affecting character and screenshot sharing services in Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row IV..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Release of Oni Items for Saints Row IV on Steam Workshop on 2017-05-26 (new_content).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Saints Row: The Third Remastered Released on 2021-05-21 (dlc_release).

The release of the Oni Items on May 26, 2017, marked a significant content drop for Saints Row IV, introducing new customization options like Oni's Suit, Oni's Mask, and Oni's Claw on Steam Workshop. Additionally, there were new Agents of Mayhem customization items released on April 19, which included outfits and weapon costumes for players to enjoy.

• New Customization Items:
  • Agents of Mayhem outfits and weapon skins became available, including the Fortune and Hollywood outfits, Glory backpack, and Hardtack's Teleharpoon backpack.
  • Oni Items, featuring Oni's Suit, Oni's Mask, and Oni's Claw, were released for players to use in their games.

• Modding Enhancements:
  • Steam Workshop support launched on November 22, 2016, enabling players to create and install mods, enhancing the game's longevity and community engagement.
  • Engine updates were implemented to remove memory restrictions, allowing individual mods to interact more seamlessly.

• Sales Events:
  • A 75% off sale on Saints Row IV for PC was initiated to celebrate the launch of Steam Workshop, making the game more accessible to new players.

• Upcoming Support: Linux support for Steam Workshop was announced as forthcoming, expanding the game's accessibility for additional players.

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected received significant updates during its third year, including the SteamOS versions of both Saints Row IV and Saints Row: Gat out of Hell launched on December 21, 2015. Additionally, Saints Row 2 and Saints Row: The Third became available on Linux and SteamOS on April 14, 2016.

• SteamOS Support: Saints Row IV and Saints Row: Gat out of Hell were now playable on SteamOS.
• Cross-Platform Play: Thanks to Steam Play, players could access Saints Row games on any supported OS, including Windows and SteamOS.
• Full Controller Support: Full Steam Controller support was introduced for the SteamOS versions.
• Limited Discounts: A limited-time sale offered Saints Row IV: Game of the Century Edition at 70% off and Saints Row: Gat out of Hell at 66% off.
• German Release Update: The German release of Saints Row 2 remained Windows-only due to source code issues.

The Year 1 update for Saints Row IV: Re-Elected added significant support for future DLC, enhancing the game's longevity. This included multiple updates that prepared the game for future content, alongside new features like the ability to unlock the 'Penetrator' weapon in Shadow Warrior for owners on Steam. Players also experienced various gameplay adjustments and quality-of-life improvements.

• DLC Support: Several updates added support for future DLC, with notable entries on November 12, 2013, and January 21, 2014.
• New Unlocks: The game introduced the 'Penetrator' weapon unlock in Shadow Warrior on September 27, 2013.
• Gameplay Fixes: On November 12, 2013, players could no longer dismiss Kinzie during her Loyalty Mission, ensuring a smoother experience.
• Quality of Life Improvements: The January 21, 2014 update added a new UIControllerStyle option to address gamepad flickering issues, enhancing user experience.
• Localization Enhancements: Japanese text support was added multiple times throughout the year, with updates on October 21, December 10, and January 21, expanding accessibility for players.