Crackdown Demo Delayed

We just received word that the originally scheduled for January 18 Crackdown demo is going through its final certification presently, and that a release is now expected before the end of the month.

Microsoft sent us the following statement:

We wanted to share a quick update on the status of the Crackdown demo, recently scheduled to appear over Xbox Live Marketplace on Wednesday, January 18th. The demo is going through the final steps of the certification process, pushing the scheduled release by several days, though it is still on-track to appear before the end of January.

Please note that while the retail release of Crackdown will feature a robust, jump-in-anytime and play cooperative mode, the demo will not support join-in-progress gameplay. Gamers must organize co-op matches from the demo’s interface before jumping into the crime-ridden streets of Pacific City. Once in a game, players will be able to fully explore one of the four major gang-held territories available in the final game. Also note that Agent leveling is enhanced in the demo to provide a better understanding of the advanced abilities of these physically augmented peacekeepers.

The retail version of Crackdown is scheduled to hit store shelves on February 20.