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First planned for November 2017, then delayed to 2018, the long-troubled action open-world game Crackdown 3 will now be out in 2019, according to two people familiar with the game’s release plans. It’s an unusual move and another blow to Xbox’s already weak first-party lineup for 2018.

The third Crackdown game, developed by the British studio Sumo Digital among other companies, was first announced at E3 in 2014. Last year, Microsoft said Crackdown 3 would come out alongside the Xbox One X on November 7, 2017. A polarizing showing at E3 2017 and some severe development struggles led Microsoft to delay the game, first to a vague “spring 2018" window, and now to next year, said those two sources, speaking anonymously so as to protect their careers.

Hime wrote::fp:

Microsoft are having an absolute 'mare.

Monkey Man wrote:

ZhugeEX said:

I think fans of CD3 will be impressed by what they see, but a bit disappointed at the same time too. This comment will probably make more sense when all the details are out.

But what is the good news then? cos back then you said fans would be happy about some stuff and disappointed about other stuff. If the delay is the disappointment then what is the other thing you ain't telling us.

ZhugeEX said:

Wait a few days.

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.

Our own sources indicate that the game isn't struggling with development, but Microsoft is hoping to polish up the game's multiplayer portion and does not want the title to disappear amidst the bigger Fall titles.