Embracer boss hoped for a better reception for Saints Row, following game's buggy release Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Embracer boss hoped for a better reception for Saints Row, following game's buggy release Sin it to win it. News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Published on 21 Sep 2022 43 comments Embracer co-founder Lars Wingefors has spoken to investors about the release of Saints Row, admitting he had hoped the game would have received a "greater reception". Wingefors, whose company owns Saints Row developer Volition, acknowledged that views on the series' reboot had been "polarised" following its bug-laced release - in Eurogamer's Saints Row review, Vikki Blake noted that its 'Unto the Breach' mission was unplayable for her. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: Were Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play a disappointment? "There are a lot of things that could be said and details around it. I'm happy to see a lot of gamers and fans happy. At the same time I'm a bit sad to see fans also not happy," Lars told investors (via Axios' Stephen Totilo). Wingefors stated that a variety of fixes and new content for Saints Row will be released, and noted these should still see Embracer turn a profit. This will no doubt be good news for the company, which saw its shares fall around seven percent following the game's release. "I'm confident we will make money on the investment. Would it have [been] as great a return of investment that we have seen in many other games? Not very likely, but we will make money and that's a good starting point," he said, before stating this project had been "one of the harder ones" in Embracer's growing catalogue. When questioned on how this release will impact any future Saints Row games, Wingefors stated: "Obviously you always want every instalment of any IP to be greater than the last one, but what you do is... evaluate your position, the outcome ... and there [are] hundreds of people engaged in this game in the group... I still have a great trust in those people, and I am sure they will recommend things for the future." QUOTE: Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors talking today to investors about new Saints Row. He was bullish on it pre-release. Doesn't sound thrilled, but believes game will make money"Personally I had hoped for a greater reception of the game. It's been a very polarized view...- Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) September 21, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Eurogamer's review noted that Saints Row "won't set the world alight" but there was still a "punchy game here with some pleasant surprises". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store