THQ has announced the release date for their upcoming sandbox sequel, Saints Row 2, for the UK. The date in question is August 29th. This should give plenty of time for us to play the hell out of GTA 4 and get ready for THQ’s Saints Row 2.

Saints Row 2 has you back in Stilwater with the saints gang; however, THQ promises that the game will stay fresh despite this fact, as it will be bigger, better and more dense. Taking on the big guy on the block (Grand Theft Auto 4) is not going to be easy, but Volition has a few tricks up its sleeves to try and distance itself from the GTA shadow. This includes the inclusion of an online Co-op mode for the campaign, something that Grand Theft Auto 4 does not have. This is just one of the many reasons why Saints Row 2 should not be overlooked come August.

American release date is still August 26th. Stay tuned to TheGameReviews.com for additional coverage.