Ethan Crossfield 
Saints Row: The Third Remastered is heading to iOS and Android on October 29. Players considering the mobile release will get the full campaign, every DLC pack, online co-op, and multiple control options for $19.99.
What is included in the mobile version?
The October 29 release brings Saints Row: The Third Remastered to mobile devices rather than offering a reduced version of the 2011 open-world action game. The port includes the base adventure in Steelport alongside all of its downloadable content. That means story additions such as Gangstas in Space and The Trouble with Clones are part of the package, along with more than 30 extra weapons, vehicles, and customization items. Players will be able to take control of the Saints as they fight rival groups across the city, with the remastered release providing the updated assets, textures, and lighting introduced in the 2020 edition.
Who should pay attention to the release?
The launch is most relevant to players who want a full-scale open-world game on a phone or tablet without leaving behind the content associated with the remaster. It also gives returning Saints Row players another way to revisit The Third, which originally launched in 2011 and was well received by critics. Online co-op will be available on mobile, preserving one of the original game's key social features. Players are not restricted to touch controls, either: the release supports gamepads as well as mouse-and-keyboard input for those who prefer a more traditional setup.
What comes next before launch?
The main unknown is how the game will perform across the range of supported iOS and Android hardware. Feral Interactive is handling the conversion, however, and has a substantial history with ports across several platforms. The studio began with macOS releases and later brought games including Rome: Total War and Grid Autosport to Apple mobile devices. Its Android work has included Company of Heroes, XCOM 2, and Hitman: Blood Money. That record does not guarantee identical results on every device, but it gives the Saints Row port an experienced team behind it. Interested players can watch for performance details once the release is available.
What players should know
- Saints Row: The Third Remastered launches for iOS and Android on October 29.
- The $19.99 release includes the main game and all DLC.
- Gangstas in Space and The Trouble with Clones are included story expansions.
- Online co-op is supported, matching the original game's multiplayer option.
- Players can use touchscreen controls, a gamepad, or mouse and keyboard.
Expert View
This is a notably complete mobile package rather than a stripped-down adaptation. The included DLC, co-op, and broad control support make it easier to recommend to Saints Row fans, although players should wait for hands-on performance impressions if device compatibility is their main concern.
