Saints Row Developer Volition Is Shutting Down

Volition has officially shut down after 30 years of operation since 1993.

The developer is best known not only for making the Saints Row franchise (including 2022’s Saints Row reboot) but also the Red Faction series of games.

This is especially tragic timing, considering that 2022’s Saints Row will be offered as part of the free games lineup for the upcoming PlayStation Plus September 2023.

Check out the full statement (via the official LinkedIn page) below:

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.

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.

To help our team, we are working to provide job assistance and help smooth the transition for our Volition family members. We thank our customers and fans around the world for all the love and support over the years. You will always be in our hearts.

—Volition Games