, released in 2013 by Volition and Deep Silver, represents the ultimate evolution of the franchise from a gritty Grand Theft Auto clone into a self-aware, genre-defying superhero sandbox. The game follows the leader of the Third Street Saints, who has been elected President of the United States, as they defend Earth from an alien invasion by the Zin Empire. Plot and Setting
The narrative is intentionally absurd. After the Earth is destroyed by the alien warlord Zinyak, the protagonist and their cabinet are trapped in a "bizarro-Steelport" simulation. Within this digital prison, the Boss hacks the system to gain , transforming the gameplay from traditional urban crime to high-octane superhuman action. Core Gameplay Features saints row IV | Frivolous Waste of Time