Cobalt Flats

Cobalt Flats is the working title for an as-of-yet non-existent sandbox game that is currently being written. It is based in the same universe as the Red Faction and Saints Row game series, and thus will only see the light of day with permission from Volition Inc.

The game takes place in the city of Sharpton and follows the exploits of Luciana Vilbrun, an alien visitor to Earth that begins as a humble extraterrestrial tourist seeking a new identity and ends up getting directly involved in the city's power struggles.

Cobalt Flats takes the gameplay mechanics from Saints Row and expands upon them, adding features such as more detailed property management, better control of allies, and more detailed branching storyline options.

Also included in the game is a sort of "karma" system that alters Luciana's personality depending on the choices she makes. Unlike the Saints Row series, the player is not required to be a criminal, and in fact entire storyline mission branches revolve around her trying to clean up crime rather than commit it. Players can choose to be criminals, vigilantes, or remain neutral, with each decision impacting the overall outcome of the game.

Some of the more memorable features common to the Saints Row series that inspired Cobalt Flats, such as extensive wardrobe and vehicle customization have been carried over, along with the player's ability to buy and customize their "cribs" beyond what was available in Saints Row: The Third, allowing the player to choose from a list of bonuses depending on the purpose of the crib. This allows players to, for example, establish one crib as an ammo depot by expanding its storage capacity while turning another into a garage by increasing its vehicle storage.

While the player's gender and general appearance is fixed in Cobalt Flats (since they're playing a specific character), the player can change Luciana's hair color and style, eye color, clothes, and makeup. Also added is the ability to alter the wardrobe and appearance of companions that join them.