Saints Row PS3 cancelled

THQ's crim sim remains 360 exclusive, and sequel revealed.

Today THQ revealed that developer Volition's free-roaming crime title Saints Row, for the PS3, has now been cancelled. The port from the 360 original was announced in spring, but now PS3 owners will have to wait until the sequel, confirmed for the 360 and PS3.

According to Gamespot's report, THQ CEO Brian Farrell told analysts: "We think the most important thing for the Saints Row franchise is to have a simultaneous ship into a larger installed base next year. We think the bigger opportunity is a multiplatform launch", suggesting that the low number of PS3's in the home may be the reason for the cancellation.

No release date for the sequel was given other than a vague 2008 appearance.