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Microsoft has announced that Pacific City is coming to life in a five-part animated mini-series chronicling the events which have transpired between Crackdown and the imminent sequel.
Fans can tune into YouTube to see episode 1, titled “Home Truths.”
The first Crackdown took place in the fictional metropolis of Pacific City, where the Agency – an organisation using genetically enhanced soldiers known as Agents – was contracted to rid the city of three powerful crime syndicates. The saga continues 10 years later in Crackdown 2, with new enemies (the Cell and the Freaks) that stand in the way of the Agency’s goal to bring Pacific City back under control.
After the events in the first Crackdown, a dangerous virus was released and those who were infected – the Freaks – began ravaging the city. A civilian resistance, called the Cell, also formed to take the fight into their own hands by mounting offences against the Agency. Players return as Agents in Crackdown 2 to once again bring peace to Pacific City – by any means possible.
The miniseries will be viewable in five parts, with the conclusion of the series airing on June 21, 2010.
Episode 1 May 21, 2010
Episode 2 May 28, 2010
Episode 3 June 4, 2010
Episode 4 June 11, 2010
Episode 5 June 21, 2010
Crackdown 2 is scheduled for release on July 9, only for Xbox 360.
