Microsoft: Crackdown 2 still a possibility
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Feb 8th 2008 at 3:30PM }
Speaking to Wired, Microsoft Game Studios VP Shane Kim mentioned the possibility of a sequel to Crackdown. While Real Time Worlds -- creators of Crackdown -- stated last year that a sequel wasn't in the works (they're focusing on other projects), it seems Kim is still open to the idea. It seems that the folks at the Microsoft gang still "love" Crackdown, as Kim says, "We consider that a pretty successful title for us, high-quality, I think that customers would like to see more in that space. So that's an option for us." What remains unknown is whether Microsoft intends to ask Real Time Worlds to create the sequel or if the project will be given to a different developer. While the prospect of Crackdown 2 is definitely music to our ears, we can only hope the reins wind up in the right hands. The remainder of Kim's Wired interview comes out soon. Here's hoping we can learn more.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Bukowski @ Feb 8th 2008 3:35PM
Cool, what demo do I have to buy to get it?
thelastone @ Feb 8th 2008 3:38PM
halo 4 beta cant wait
Big Filth @ Feb 8th 2008 3:38PM
the crackdown 2 beta will be available exclusively with Halo 4
dunnypop @ Feb 8th 2008 3:45PM
this game was pretty good.. however the lack of more than 2 play multiplayer really made the replay very low.
if they could have 4 player co-op and more, this would be worth doing.
that and a decent story or something.
I did like tossing cars at people though.
Anthology @ Feb 8th 2008 3:49PM
This game doesnt get enough credit for how good it was. I enjoyed it a lot more than Halo 3's single player mode by a lot. I bought it for Crackdown, and i would love to see a Crackdown 2.
Cameron @ Feb 8th 2008 3:51PM
I just started playing again today. I was surprised this game's graphics rival Halo 3's! Gameplay rox too.
Benjamin09 @ Feb 8th 2008 3:52PM
hahaha, the other day I thru this in after not playing for a long time. I found one of the last orbs i needed right away!!!! I think I stared at it for a couple minutes while I laughed.
Please no more orb hunting in Crackdown 2...
Josh @ Feb 8th 2008 4:02PM
Crackdown was such a great game and has so much potential, I hope that they just make the game last longer in #2. Microsoft should definitely hold on to that IP because it could turn into the something really successful.
Neuromancer @ Feb 8th 2008 4:16PM
Oh hell yes! Bring it on, Real Time Worlds!
ZEBRA NINER @ Feb 8th 2008 4:20PM
PLEASE!!!! My co-op partners LOVE this game! 4 player co-op would be awesome too! PLEASE OH PLEASE!
DjDATZ @ Feb 8th 2008 4:25PM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE!
PUHWEEEEEEEEEEZE!!!
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!
I love my Crackdown. SUCH A DAMN GOOD GAME!
Kojo62 @ Feb 8th 2008 5:29PM
Crackdown 2 FTW!!! PLEASE bring it on.
Brian @ Feb 8th 2008 6:15PM
Crackdown was a great title, and it easily stood on it's own. I can't hear Crackdown 2 announced.
Edzo04 @ Feb 8th 2008 9:12PM
guys... Crackdown pwns the shit outta halo 3. if theres halo 4 beta i wud not play. go crackdown 2 im very excited
Clint @ Feb 8th 2008 10:41PM
This is exciting news, even though it could not be any more rumor-y. Crackdown will always find a way back into my Xbox's disc tray. It has great graphics, cool style and an awesome sense of scale. So long as they learned from their mistakes (of which there were many), development reins should still be left with RTW. A more story-driven sequel would kick some serious heinyn
iSONIK @ Feb 8th 2008 9:36PM
i hope there is a crackdown 2
Mr BoomStick XL @ Feb 8th 2008 9:42PM
WOW, a game that sells a gazillion copies and is good......WHY THE H3LL wouldn't you make a sequel!! This game rocks on so many levels, I can still fire it up after all of this time and have a GREAT time!! Shane Kim is an Jack A$$ and MS should fire him!!!
mattclarkie @ Feb 9th 2008 4:29AM
Crackdown was an absolutely awesome game. It was fun, looked good, played well, the Achievements were dished out well, the difficulty seemed about right. If they added deathmatch style Multi-player then I would be happy.
Either RW lied about developing it, or it isn't being developed yet but is in the design stage at RW.
I doubt this much. I reckon that likely another studio is in charge, so the game might end up gimped. RW knew what they were doing when they made Crackdown.
Mattyplant @ Feb 11th 2008 1:21PM
Crackdown was and still is ACE! Id buy the sequel no matter what, I loved it.
xenocidic @ Feb 9th 2008 9:52AM
Bring on the Crackdown Tew!
haven't heard anything about APB in a while, though.
Ryan @ Feb 9th 2008 4:26PM
Holy crap, this probably the best news I've ever read on X3F.
I played the sh** outta Crackdown after it came out. A couple weeks ago I popped it back in for nostalgia's sake and haven't touched Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4 since.
This game was so underrated. I'm an FPS guy, but if you gave me the choice of getting Crackdown 2 or getting Halo 4 AND Call of Duty 6 (5 will suck) AND Bioshock 2 I'd take Crackdown 2 over all three of the others.
Hopefully this pressures Realtime Worlds into doing the sequel themselves.
Boff @ Feb 11th 2008 5:11PM
Absofuckinglutely! I'd be all over Crackdown 2. Let's see it.
Pasha @ Feb 12th 2008 1:51PM
Just want to comment that Crackdown was an awesome game. I could care less about the Halo 3 beta, and that's not why i bought it. Even though the game was repetitive, and the story was very weak, i still logged a lot of hours into it. A sequel would be awesome!
fankid @ Feb 28th 2008 3:51PM
I would love to see a crackdown 2. I throughly enjoyed it much more than halo 3 single player, but i hope they add multiplayer campaign that isnt over xbox live it would make the game better.