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Saints Row Designer Declares Franchise 'Dead' After Ghosting

2/21/2026

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Chris Stockman, the original design director of Saints Row, has declared the franchise "dead" due to Embracer Group's lack of response to his prequel proposal set in the 1970s.
Stockman expressed disappointment after the poorly received 2022 reboot, which he criticized as a "terrible idea" that deviated from the series' roots.
He believes Embracer Group has "zero ability" to move forward with the franchise, stating, "I tried my best to offer a path forward, but they've ghosted me."

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Chris Stockman, the original design director of Saints Row, has declared the franchise "dead" due to Embracer Group's lack of response to his prequel proposal set in the 1970s.
Stockman expressed disappointment after the poorly received 2022 reboot, which he criticized as a "terrible idea" that deviated from the series' roots.
He believes Embracer Group has "zero ability" to move forward with the franchise, stating, "I tried my best to offer a path forward, but they've ghosted me."