Chris Stockman, original design director of Saints Row, is working on a prequel pitch for Embracer Group. This move seeks to return the franchise to its roots.
Prequel Proposal Initiated
Stockman, now at Bit Planet Games, has been asked to develop a pitch for a potential prequel. He expressed enthusiasm about revisiting the original game's vision.
- Chris Stockman directed the first Saints Row at Volition.
- Stockman founded Bit Planet Games after leaving Volition.
- Embracer Group holds the intellectual property rights of Saints Row.
- The proposal for a prequel was requested after a mid-October 2025 interview.
- Stockman disclosed the news on Reddit and PCGamesN.
Potential Series Revival
Stockman aims to reunite former team members to rejuvenate the series. He stated the series has departed from its original path, and a return is needed.
Although the project is in its early stages, the interest from Embracer signals a willingness to explore this direction for the franchise.
