In the last few weeks, we’ve gotten tons of information about the highly anticipated Saints Row reboot, including details about the customization, co-op, and even a chance to go hands-on (there’s a lengthy video below, don’t worry). The chaos and crime are all still here, but with a more “measured” approach. We’ve got all the details on what you can expect from the reboot below.

With GTA 6 likely far, far down the road, Saints Row is in a unique position to take over the open-world crime genre when it drops on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on August 22.

Our Saints Row hands-on preview was devoid of dildo bats but still full of the specific brand of silliness you’d expect from the series. It’s a bit smoother than previous iterations, with some great car combat that includes a neat little sideswipe feature and the ability to climb on the roof to get a better shooting angle. Melee animations include kicking people in the genitals or shoving a grenade down their pants, and the weapon wheel is generous and easy to use.

There are some great quality of life features that make Saints Row a bit more fun to navigate than GTA 5, like the bright purple arrows that lead you to marked points in Santo Ileso, and bold icons on an easy-to-read map. Changing channels on the radio station is also incredibly easy, and the ability to see what song is playing on what channel may help you decide where to turn in.

Side missions include leaving bad reviews at local businesses and surviving the firefight that ensues, dragging a mobile meth lab out of a trailer park, and, of course, Insurance Fraud. The main campaign is all about building up your crime syndicate and fighting the rival gangs for territory, assets, and more. This is the Saints Row you’d expect it to be, just a bit more updated for the times.