The sequel to Realtime’s open world shooter Crackdown was announced at Microsoft’s E3 press conference.
No details on the game was given but a short teaser trailer depicted a realistic asthetic change from the cartoon original.
Microsoft has confirmed that Ruffian Games – a new studio featuring Crackdown veterns from Realtime Worlds – is handling the developmetn of the sequel which is due in 2010.
A description of the game was provided:
The sequel to the award-winning Crackdown, “Crackdown 2” is the premier open-ended action experience that lets you be judge, jury and executioner for a vast city. Coming exclusively to Xbox 360 in 2010, “Crackdown 2” will take multiplayer gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City–by any means necessary.
