The game is being developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 and is a direct sequel to the 2007 video game Crackdown.

Ruffian Games, recently announced as the developer for Crackdown 2. They've been busy bees working on this for a while in near Stalinesque secrecy. Thankfully the game has been announced at the 2009 E3.
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That's all They can currently say about that (for now) but They don't want to leave you empty handed so there're a few other things They can let you in on. Ruffian Games is a brand new development team based in Scotland's glorious City of Dundee. Despite being less than a year old They've an aeon of experience and proven skill running through our team.

They've worked on many big titles in the past that They're sure you've heard of including Microsoft's Crackdown, Fable 2 and Project Gotham Racing. They hope you've enjoyed them as much as They did.

* Complete freedom: A spectacular sandbox experience, Crackdown 2 is an explosive tour de force that invites you to explore, experiment, and navigate through objectives with complete freedom to do what you want, when you want. With unprecedented levels of open-ended gameplay in combat and story progression, Crackdown 2 redefines the sandbox style of play with a gripping narrative and more ways to engage in the explosive action than ever.
* In a league of its own: With unparalleled cooperative action and multiplayer, the sandbox experience gets more exciting! Evolving the way open-world games are played, Crackdown 2 introduces never-before-seen multiplayer features that will take the genre to new heights. With the ultimate four-player co-op mode, 16-player multiplayer experiences, and an all-new party system, Crackdown 2 ushers in the most exciting open-world experience ever, offering unlimited ways to play and share Pacific City with friends around the world. Engage in dynamic competitive and cooperative multiplayer for double the carnage, action and intensity, only made possible on Xbox LIVE.
* Sky's the limit: Serving justice, by any means necessary, Crackdown 2 continues the over-the-top action with ever-expanding skills, more dangerous enemies, and no safe zones. Strategies and tactics will be even more inventive with new weapons and agent skills that grant the abilities to scale buildings, orchestrate massive explosions, and engage in bone-crushing combat with obliterating force. Hit the road, take to the sky or explore underground -- the experience is limited only by your imagination. Whether chasing down enemies on rooftops or dropping from sky-high to ground zero in a matter of seconds, Crackdown 2 is the perfect adrenaline rush for action fanatics.
* Sprawling environment: The sprawling metropolis that was once Pacific City is now divided between the Agency, the Cell and the Freaks in a contentious battle between order and anarchy. Divided and expanded with new environments in every direction, the city has never been more perilous. From the rooftops to the sewers, utilize their surroundings to the fullest to take back Pacific City.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/c/crackdown2/

About Ruffian Games

Ruffian Games is a new studio based in the Scottish City of Dundee. Despite being a new incorporation we are a team of people who have been in the games industry for a long time. Our past endeavours include key work on such well known titles as Crackdown, Fable 2, Project Gotham Racing, Grand Theft Auto, Mortal Kombat and many others.

"Why have we put all of your staff details on your website" a number of people we've talked to have asked us. "Recruiters will just nick all of your guys you idiots!" they say.

"Good point, well made!" we usually reply. And yes that may happen but the flip side is making games is hard and sometimes horrible work. The least we can do is give the guys who actually do the work some props for being here at Ruffian.

http://www.ruffiangames.com/