As DLC for Saints Row: The Third, this content requires the base game. You step into the role of the star in a movie being filmed in Steelport, joining your co-star Jenny to fight a fictional alien invasion using retro-style sci-fi weaponry and vehicles. This expansion offers a brief, focused narrative arc that shifts the tone to a B-movie aesthetic within the existing open world. Community reception generally views this as a fun, thematic detour from the main campaign.
This content is a downloadable expansion, or DLC, for the core experience of Saints Row: The Third. Released in February 2012 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC platforms, this package transports players into a completely new, stylized narrative set within the city of Steelport. It requires ownership of the base game to access and play.
This DLC centers around the production of a major motion picture being shot in Steelport, titled Gangstas In Space. Players step into the role of the lead actor, joining forces with their co-star, Jenny, to navigate a bizarre and unexpected turn of events during filming. The atmosphere shifts dramatically from the established urban chaos of the main game to a retro, science-fiction movie set, complete with thematic weaponry and enemy types.
The primary appeal of this expansion lies in its self-contained storyline and thematic shift. Players engage in missions specifically designed around the movie's plot, which involves fighting off an alien invasion. This introduces unique mission structures and set pieces that deviate from the standard criminal activities found in the base game.
The expansion introduces new elements directly tied to the Gangstas in Space theme:
As downloadable content, Gangstas in Space is not a standalone title; it functions as an extension of the existing Saints Row: The Third experience. It integrates directly into the existing game world of Steelport, offering new activities and missions that players can access once the DLC is installed. The scope of this content is generally considered brief compared to the entirety of the main game, serving as a focused, thematic side adventure.
The distinguishing feature of this DLC is its complete embrace of a B-movie aesthetic. While the core gameplay mechanics—driving, third-person shooting, and open-world traversal—remain consistent with the base game, the context is entirely different. Players are actively participating in a fictional movie production, which dictates the style of enemies encountered and the types of objectives pursued, offering a distinct tonal shift within the familiar environment.
This specific piece of content is a standalone DLC package. As of its release context, there are no further expansions or remakes associated directly with this specific content pack.