Saints Row: The Third - My Steelport Service Patch

Overview

This patch resolves the stuttering issue in Saints Row: The Third caused by the game repeatedly trying to connect to the discontinued My Steelport service hosted by AgoraGames. By patching the game executable, we disable these unnecessary connection attempts for a smoother gameplay experience.

How It Works

This patch will intercept the game's startup routine, and prevent it from attempting connections to the My Steelport service.

Installation Guide

Prerequisites

1. Download the Ultimate ASI Loader:

   • Ultimate ASI Loader GitHub

2. Ensure you have administrative privileges to modify files in the game directory. (Only if your Steam library is under C:\Program Files (x86))

Steps

1. Download the Patch Files

   • Download the zip file containing the ASI file.
   • Extract its contents, you can use Windows Explorer, WinRAR, 7-Zip, etc.

2. Copy the ASI Loader DLL

   • Rename dinput8.dll (from Ultimate ASI Loader) to d3d11.dll.
   • Place the renamed d3d11.dll in the game's installation directory. This is typically the folder containing the SaintsRowTheThird_DX11.exe file.

3. Copy the Patch Script

   • Copy the included .asi file from this repository to the game's installation directory.

4. Launch the Game

   • Run the game as usual. The patch will be applied automatically on startup.

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Notes

• The patch does not interfere with other game functionalities.
• If you experience issues, try verifying the integrity of the game files through Steam or Epic Games Store and reinstalling the patch.
• To uninstall, simply delete the d3d11.dll and .asi files from the game directory.

Acknowledgments

• Ultimate ASI Loader by ThirteenAG
• PCGamingWiki forum discussions that identified the My Steelport service issue