Saints Row and Red Faction Will “Live on” Despite Volition Closure

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Yesterday, August 31, saw the end of Volition, and the studio bid farewell with one final post on Twitter. In its message, the 30-year-old developer looked back on its existence, saying it's "been around long enough that some folks forget what we made, but they certainly know our games."

Saints Row and even Red Faction fans were undoubtedly dismayed at yesterday's sudden news that Volition Games would be closing down.

On the heels of a total and immediate shutdown for 30-year-old studio Volition, publisher Deep Silver says that series like Saints Row and Red Faction aren't dead yet. 

Saints Row and Red Faction will "live on", despite developer Volition shutting down after 30 years in the business. This comes from Volition's publisher, Deep Silver, as it uses the studio's goodbye message to remind fans that more games are possible, despite the loss of the original developer.

Volition Games has shut down as part of Embracer Group’s ongoing restructuring. The studio, which has roots going back to 1993, is behind the Saint’s Row series, Red Faction, and Summoner.

After 30 years, Volition is closing its doors. 

Volition Games, the studio behind Saints Row and Red Faction, has been permanently shut down due to the "restructuring" policy adopted by parent company Embracer Group.