The Streets of Stilwater
This is where it all began — tha Row. Before the fame, before the empire — it was just the streets, the hustle, and the Saints. The original crew built their name block by block, standing tall against anyone who thought they could take what was ours.
We didn’t wear crowns — we earned respect. Every corner, every alley, every tag on a wall told a story. This city was chaos, but it was our chaos. The Row was more than a place — it was home.
Saints Row Might Finally Be Saved
Chris Stockman — the original director of Saints Row (2006) and founder of Bit Planet Games — has been discussing a pitch to bring the franchise back to its roots with a new Saints Row prequel concept. While no official title or development has been confirmed, Deep Silver has shown interest in the idea. If the project is approved, there’s a strong possibility that members of the original development team could return to help shape it.
Stockman’s concept envisions a grounded, character-driven prequel that explores the early rise of the Saints and the gritty streets of Stilwater. He’s hinted at a multi-decade approach — “Maybe start in the ’90s, then go ’80s, then go ’70s!” — allowing the story to travel through the evolution of street culture and the city’s criminal underworld.
In his Reddit posts, Stockman explained he wants to take the series back to its core roots while blending in the freedom, humor, and personality that players loved about Saints Row 2. His goal is to find a balance between the raw, grounded feel of the original and the open, expressive tone of its sequel — without the over-the-top powers or parody that defined later entries.
As of now, the pitch remains just that — a proposal. The direction, tone, and even the time period are subject to change. There is no active development team, and the project may never move forward. But with the renewed interest from both fans and Deep Silver, there’s a growing sense of optimism that the Saints could rise again, the right way.
Saints Row Done the Right Way
Stockman’s ongoing engagement with fans has sparked a wave of excitement and nostalgia. His focus on realism, attitude, and multiplayer-driven chaos feels like a genuine return to form — one that respects what made the Saints special in the first place. It’s not about reinvention, but resurrection.
Until anything official is announced, this concept stands as a spark of hope — a reminder that the heart of Stilwater still beats somewhere in the background, waiting for the right crew to bring it back to life. With enough faith, and the right team, the Row could rise again.