Agency Director traces the blackout attacks back to TerraNova and decides to launch a strike. A fleet of Agency dropships, led by the charismatic Commander Isaiah Jaxon (voiced by and modeled after Terry Crews ), approaches the city to deliver justice.

Ten years after the events of Crackdown 2 , a mysterious and devastating terrorist attack using "elemental warfare" strikes major metropolitan areas across the globe. This attack plunges the world into a massive blackout, cutting electrical power everywhere—except for one place: the city of . The Enemy: TerraNova

New Providence is controlled by , a sinister and highly organized mega-corporation led by the ruthless Elizabeth Niemand . TerraNova has built its empire around a mysteriously reignited volcano, exploiting every local resource to fuel its diabolical plans for global domination. Unlike the disorganized street gangs of previous games, TerraNova is a disciplined corporate army. The Agency’s Last Stand

Players take on the role of a resurrected Agent who must start from scratch to rebuild their strength. With the help of a local resistance group, you begin a systematic dismantling of TerraNova’s infrastructure:

However, the initial assault is a disaster. TerraNova’s defenses decimate the Agency fleet, leaving the super-powered Agents scattered, depowered, and presumed dead.

The story of Crackdown 3 is a classic "rise of the hero" tale set in a neon-drenched, dystopian future.