Santo Ileso is the main setting for the Saints Row reboot.
- Keep It Strange, Santo Ileso!
- — Official Description
Overview[]
Known as the Jewel of the Rio Salinas, Santo Illeso is a vibrant city in the heart of the American Southwest, with several attractions such as many casinos and other nightlife spread throughout. It is a city surrounded by two massive deserts: the Rojas Desert to the east, and the Badlands to the west. This gives Santo Ileso the distinction of being the first open-world Saints Row map that is completely landlocked, as Stilwater, Steelport and New Hades were cities surrounded by water (or lava in New Hades' case)
Santo Ileso is located on the bank of Rio Salinas,[1] surrounding Lake Sabastian,[2] and is part of Kavanagh County.
Districts[]
Santo Ileso is divided into 17 different districts,[3] each with their own unique feel and style.
- El Dorado is the casino district of Santo Ileso. It is home to a Poseidon's Palace and Bikini Atoll Casino.
- Gehenna Badlands is one of the two deserts surrounding Santo Ileso, located on the western side of the city. In-game, the district is split into Badlands North and Badlands South. It is one of the only districts not controlled by any of the gangs or Marshall, instead controlled by Kavanagh County.
- Lakeshore is a center for culture and the arts, with museums, libraries, concert venues, green parks, and many iconic works of public art. The Marshall Building, locally known as “The Boot”, The Museum of Santo Ileso. Sculptures and murals as well as Jasinski Park on Jasinski Boulevard where Jasinski Pavilion and the Jasinski Library can be found here. This area is controlled by Marshall Defense Industries.
- Marina del Lago is Santo Ileso's trendy, upscale shopping district. The School of Architecture and Design, luxury hotels and resorts, La Galleria shopping complex, the Knot Shore Yacht Club and Bear Lake are in this area. In-game, the district is split into East and West sections.
- Mercado is the starting area, where Eli shares an apartment with 3 roommates--Neenah, Kev, and the Boss.
- High-income area with luxury homes across the hillside. Many are owned by the C-suite executives and financiers who make the commute every morning to their corner offices in Lakeshore. Woodbush Country Club is located here. This area is controlled by The Idols, who have taken over the mansions of some wealthy residents.
New Birmingham Island
- An island surrounded by Lake Sabastian located close to Padilla Bridge and Marshall Tower.
- As the name suggests, Old Town is a historical district where the architecture has not changed much since the early 20th century. Fort Cullen – a popular tourist attraction, City Hall, and Kavanagh County Fairgrounds can be found in this area. In-game, this district is divided into three parts: East, West, and Shoreline.
- Racho Providencia is a run-down rural town, controlled by the Los Panteros at the start of the game. Panther Rock and Abandoned Scorpion Factory is located in this district. In-game, the district is divided into East and West.
- A Desert to the Northeast named after the Spanish conquistador Bartoleme de Rojas. Attractions along Route 66 include the Sky Canyon, Twin Coyote Arcade and Tacos-R-Us. Like the Badlands, the district is divided into North and South sections in-game. It is one of the only districts not controlled by any of the gangs or Marshall, instead controlled by Kavanagh County.
- Though not as trendy or exclusive as Marina del Lago, Sanatorium Flats is a popular destination among shoppers, tourists, and sports fans. The Smelterdome – home to the Santo Ileso Smelters football team, Meeker Mall, Santo Ileso Police Department HQ, Crazy Chicken Dance Studio and the Old Electric Company, now converted into luxury condos, can be found here. The district is split into two in-game; East Flats and West Flats, respectively.
- Smelterville is an industrial area, home to Panther Juice Factory and the Scorpion Plant.
- Found west of the Rojas Desert. Sunshine Springs is the first post-launch district added to Saints Row, introduced in the eponymous Sunshine Springs update. It is the main location of the Heist and the Hazardous DLC.
- Found east of the Badlands. Vallejo is the second post-launch district added to Saints Row. It serves as the main location of the A Song of Ice and Dust DLC.
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