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Saints Row 2

by Volition · published by THQ

Released October 14, 2008 on PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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About Saints Row 2

After the events of the first game, you awaken from a coma to find that the Third Street Saints have all but disappeared. Much like Saints Row, you are charged with retaking the city from three rival gangs, only this time as the leader of the saints. While fighting the Sons of Samedi, The Brotherhood, and The Ronin, the Saints also antagonize the Ultor Corporation, which seeks to eradicate gang violence in Stilwater once and for all.

Set in the fictional open-world city of Stilwater, Saints Row 2 follows the customizable leader of the 3rd Street Saints, the sole survivor of the yacht explosion that closed the gang's earlier rise. After five years in a coma, the protagonist awakens in the infirmary of Stilwater's maximum security prison and escapes with the help of Carlos, the brother of a former Saint. The city they return to has changed. The Saints have been disbanded and scattered, and in their absence three new criminal outfits have carved up the streets: the gun-running Brotherhood, the drug-dealing Sons of Samedi, and the gambling-focused Ronin. Looming over them all is the Ultor Corporation, which has redeveloped the Saints' old territory into a gleaming commercial district while pursuing ambitions of its own. Taking up the mantle of the Boss, the protagonist sets out to rebuild the Saints from nothing, recruiting old allies and new lieutenants to reclaim Stilwater and wage war on the rivals who seized it.

Release dates by platform

PlayStation 3NAOctober 14, 2008 · Out now
Xbox 360NAOctober 14, 2008 · Out now
PlayStation 3EUOctober 14, 2008 · Out now
Xbox 360AUOctober 16, 2008 · Out now
PlayStation 3AUOctober 16, 2008 · Out now
Xbox 360EUOctober 17, 2008 · Out now
Xbox 360JPDecember 4, 2008 · Out now
PCNAJanuary 5, 2009 · Out now
PlayStation 3JPJanuary 10, 2009 · Out now
PCEUJanuary 30, 2009 · Out now
PCJPJanuary 30, 2009 · Out now
PCAUFebruary 3, 2009 · Out now
LinuxApril 14, 2016 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score816 reviews
Steam reviewsMostly Positive76% of 22K positive
Player score73322 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

Supported OSWindows XP or Vista.
Processor2.0 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent
Memory1 GB system RAM
Graphics128MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 7600 NVidia card or better, ATI X1300 card or better)
DirectX VersionDirectX 9.0c
Hard Drive15 GB of Hard Drive Space

Recommended

Supported OSWindows XP or Vista.
Processor3.2 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent
Memory2 GB system RAM
Graphics256MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 8800 NVidia card or better, ATI HD3850 card or better)
DirectX VersionDirectX 9.0c
Hard Drive15 GB of Hard Drive Space

Saints Row 2 FAQ

When did Saints Row 2 come out?

Saints Row 2 was released on October 14, 2008 for PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Saints Row 2 on PlayStation 5?

No. Saints Row 2 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Saints Row 2 on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Saints Row 2 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Saints Row 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Saints Row 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Who is making Saints Row 2?

Saints Row 2 is developed by Volition and published by THQ.

Is Saints Row 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Saints Row 2 supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

How much does Saints Row 2 cost?

Saints Row 2 costs $1.49 on Steam (85% off, normally $9.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Saints Row 2 good?

Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 76% of 21,865 reviews are positive. Critics average 81/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Saints Row 2?

The minimum GPU is 128MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 7600 NVidia card or better, ATI X1300 card or better). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Saints Row 2 system requirements page.

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