Saints Row: The Third - Genkibowl VII

Core Content and Setting

This DLC centers around an invitation from Professor Genki to participate as the main contestant in the seventh iteration of his televised event, "Genkibowl VII." The atmosphere shifts to reflect the over-the-top, game-show aesthetic Genki is known for, integrating the player directly into his bizarre, high-stakes competitions.

What new gameplay elements does this DLC offer?

The primary addition is a series of new missions structured as Genki-themed games. These challenges are themed around three distinct Genki Girls: Angry Tiger, Sexy Kitten, and Sad Panda. Players must navigate these unique scenarios, which test various skills within the established open-world framework of the base game. Success in these challenges yields specific rewards related to the in-game world.

Rewards and Integration

Upon successfully completing the Genkibowl VII challenges, players gain the ability to recruit the Genki Girls themselves, along with the reporter Tammy Tolliver, as in-game "homies" or allies who can assist the player during gameplay. This content is integrated seamlessly into the existing gameplay loop, offering new objectives and potential allies to utilize in the main game's sandbox environment.

Scope and Scale

As a focused DLC package, this content provides a set of discrete, high-impact activities rather than a substantial new narrative chapter comparable in scope to the main title. It serves as an enhancement, offering new ways to engage with the game world through structured, themed challenges hosted by a memorable recurring character.

What platforms is this expansion available on?

This specific downloadable content was made available across the original platforms supporting Saints Row: The Third: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Microsoft Windows (PC). It was released shortly after the base game's initial launch in January 2012.