Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day – complete guide

The initial difficult day mission is the prologue of Saints Row. Our guide gives you the walkthrough for mission 1, which tells you how to protect the APC and how to stop the plane that Nahualli is flying.

The first major mission of Saints Row, First F#@!ing Day, acts as an introduction to the campaign. Our complete guide explains the fundamentals of the game, how to escort the armored vehicle, as well as how to chase and capture the Nahualli.

• Compensations for completing the mission
• Character creator
• Advance to your squad
• Defend the APC
• Advance on your own
• Receive a C4 satchel charge
• Take the saloon
• Chase the Nahualli

Compensations for completing the mission

1. XP;
2. access to the world map – this unlocks optional activities as well;
3. access to the Style app – this lets you change your appearance without returning to your hideout or the clothing store.

Character creator

When you start the game, you’ll be brought to the first part of the character creator. You’ll be able to choose the Boss’s body type and some more specific choices, such as their head shape, hairstyle, physique, tattoos, or voice. Your selections here are not final. After completing the prologue, you’ll be able to change everything about the Boss’s appearance.

We’ve discussed the character creator in greater detail on the Character creator page.

Advance to your squad

When the game begins, you’ll play as one of the mercenaries. Here, you’ll learn the basic controls, how to use a gun, and will have an opportunity to fight some enemies. Remember to aim for the bandits’s heads to kill them faster.

Defend the APC

The new mission objective is quite hard to fail – you can’t let the APC’s health bar fall all the way down.

Be aggressive and stay in front of the APC to draw enemy fire. Start dodging if there are too many foes to handle. You can execute Quickshots to destroy the distant explosives – press the appropriate button (Triangle/Y on the controller) to immediately blow them up. This should let you easily eliminate enemies on higher elevations.

Eventually, the APC will stall – you’ll be tasked with entering its turret. Prioritize the enemies with rocket launchers, as they’re the main threat here. The game marked them for you with red icons.

Gun down the regular enemies around the APC as well. Soon a helicopter should appear – be ready and start firing on it immediately. You must destroy it before the APC’s health bar drops to zero.

Advance on your own

You’ll see a cutscene. The vehicle will crash, and you’ll have to go the rest of the way on foot. Here, the game will teach you about Takedowns you can use to restore health during combat. Approach an enemy and press the Takedown button (Triangle/Y on the controller). This triggers an unblockable finisher, killing the enemy instantly.

Using each elimination ability has a cooldown period. You will have to wait for it to become available again after using it (the icon at the bottom of the screen will show you the status). After reaching the surface, remember to use Trickshots and shoot explosive objects.

Obtain a C4 satchel charge

After reaching the barricade, you will receive a new objective. Look for the C4 on a table nearby. Select it from the weapon wheel (L1/LB on the controller), throw it at the barricade, and detonate the charge (Square/X on the controller).

Take over the saloon

You will regroup with the rest of your squad and move towards the saloon. Although Saints Row does not allow you to stick to cover, you can still crouch behind objects to avoid enemy fire.

Follow the instructions to flank the enemies and take them out quickly and easily. Reach the main door of the saloon.

Chase the Nahualli

Proceed through the saloon (do not return to the main door). Eliminate the enemies along the way until you reach the balcony. Jump off and listen to the conversation.

The final part of the prologue involves chasing Nahualli’s aircraft. This part is heavily scripted. You must eliminate numerous enemies on the roof of the plane and while hanging underneath it. Remember to use Quickshots to detonate explosives whenever possible.

You do not need to destroy the plane itself. Eventually, a cutscene will be triggered, during which Nahualli will be captured.

The prologue concludes with the second part of the character creator. Here, you can modify your previous choices and select your clothing. You will not have many outfits initially, but you will acquire or purchase more as you progress through the game.

FAQ

1. What is Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day?

Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day is an upcoming action-adventure video game developed by Volition and published by Deep Silver. It is the fifth main installment in the Saints Row series and is set to be released on February 25, 2022. The game takes place in the fictional city of Santo Ileso, which is inspired by cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Players will take control of a customizable character and lead the Third Street Saints gang to the top of the criminal underworld.

2. What platforms will Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day be available on?

Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

3. What is the gameplay like in Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day?

The gameplay in Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day is similar to previous entries in the series, with a focus on open-world exploration and third-person shooting. The game features a large variety of vehicles and weapons for players to use, as well as a robust character customization system. The main story campaign can be played solo or with a friend in co-op mode, and there are also a variety of side activities and challenges to complete.

4. What are some new features in Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day?

Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day introduces a number of new features to the series, including a more serious tone compared to the previous games’ over-the-top humor. The game also features improved driving mechanics and a new “recruitment” system, which allows players to recruit NPCs to join their gang and help them in combat. Additionally, players can now use a “summoning” ability to call in vehicles or weapons at any time.

5. Will there be post-launch content for Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day?

Deep Silver has not yet announced any specific post-launch content plans for Saints Row 2022: First F#@!ing Day. However, it is likely that the game will receive updates and DLC packs in the months following its release, as is common with most modern video games.