Microsoft have announced a new animated series is to be released revolving around the Crackdown universe. The series will detail events that take place between the first game and its sequel.

The first episode is already out at Youtube.com/machinima and is entitled “Home Truths”.

The series is written by Ruffian Games senior designer Ed Campbell and is animated by Alex Ronald. The events that take place before Crackdown 2 explain why Pacific City is in turmoil and the origins of the freaks, among other things.

The five part series will conclude on June 21st 2010.