There's a Crackdown 3 multiplayer "technical test" starting tomorrow on Xbox One and PC Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. There's a Crackdown 3 multiplayer "technical test" starting tomorrow on Xbox One and PC But you'll need to become an Xbox Insider to play. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 6 Feb 2019 12 comments Microsoft has announced that it will be hosting a Crackdown 3 multiplayer "technical test" starting tomorrow, February 7th, on Xbox One and PC. The technical test is being held to "ensure a smooth experience for everyone" when Crackdown 3 officially launches on February 15th, and is focussed on the game's Wrecking Zone multiplayer mode. Specifically, participants will have access to Crackdown 3's Agent Hunter mode on the Blackout Zone map, which challenges players to score the most points by taking out opposing Agents and collecting their Badges. Wrecking Zone, says Microsoft, "utilises the cloud in ways never been done before" (presumably referencing the mode's server-calculated environmental destruction), and the aim of the technical test is to "gather as much information, feedback and bug reports as possible". The Wrecking Zone technical test launches tomorrow, February 7th, with two three-hour play sessions currently scheduled. The first begins at 8pm in the UK/12pm PST while the second starts on February 8th at 5am UK time (that's February 7th at 9pm PST). To play, participants will first need to download the technical test client, available from 5pm in the UK/9am PST. Access to the client is restricted to Xbox Insiders, but anyone can join the programme - simply download the Xbox Insider Hub from either the Xbox One or Windows 10 store. Once done, launch the app and navigate to Insider content > Games > Wrecking Zone: Technical Test. Select 'Join', wait for registration to complete, then follow the link back to the store. Microsoft says it will be holding additional technical test sessions throughout the coming weekend, and that players should keep an eye on the Xbox Insider Hub, as well as Crackdown 3's social media channels, for more information. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store