Xbox Giving Original Crackdown Away For Free

With Crackdown 3 around the corner, Microsoft is  giving away the original Crackdown on Xbox One backward compatibility and Xbox 360 for free. Also, if you have an Xbox One X, then this is one of the games even further enhanced by that system. There was no time limit put on this promotion, but better to get it now then later.

To celebrate the launch of Crackdown 3, we are giving away the original Crackdown for free! Play it on Xbox One with Backward Compatibility https://t.co/79KfRfdQug pic.twitter.com/DMafScdWLs

— Larry Hryb (@majornelson) February 6, 2019

Crackdown 3 Delayed to 2019

Microsoft has confirmed that Crackdown 3 has been delayed to 2019.

"Our fans' response to the signature antics and explosive gameplay of "Crackdown 3" has been incredible. To ensure we deliver the experience they deserve, "Crackdown 3" will be launching in Feb 2019. We look forward to sharing more on "Crackdown 3" this Sunday during the Xbox E3 2018 briefing."

The game being delayed is a big blow to Microsoft's first party library, as the game has received numerous delays since its announcement in 2014 and Microsoft assured fans after last year's delay that 2018 would be the release year. Microsofts E3 press conference will take place on June 10 at 1:00 p.m. PT.

Crackdown 3 Delayed To Spring 2018

Microsoft has announced that Crackdown 3 has been delayed until Spring 2018. The game was originally set to launch on November 7 and be the premiere launch title for the Xbox One X. Crackdown 3 is developed by Sumo Digital in collaboration with Reagent Games, it was originally announced at E3 2014.

It's always disappointing to move a date. We are very committed to shipping @Crackdown 3 to the level of quality the fans deserve.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) August 17, 2017

Crackdown 3 Delayed Into 2017

Reagent Games' creative director Dave Jones announced that Crackdown 3 has been delayed until 2017 on the official Crackdown website. n. Jones also announced that Crackdown 3 would be part of Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to cross-buy and cross-play the game on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC's.

Crackdown 3 Is The Biggest Crackdown Game Yet

At Microsoft’s Press conference at Gamescom 2015 the developer of Crackdown 3,  Reagent Games aims to maintain the Crackdown series' classic gameplay while adding new ways to cause mayhem and destruction. Crackdown 3 will features a new, larger city that will have drivable vehicles, and a dynamic ecosystem. According to the trailer shown at Gamescom, (which you can watch below) players take on the city's criminal hierarchy by attacking whoever they choose. Crackdown 3  is set to releases in summer 2016 for Xbox One.  What do you think of Crackdown 3 ? Does it stay true to the other Crackdown games ?