Tuesday, May 13th 2025

The Precinct, a Neon-Noir Action Sandbox Game Launches on PC and Consoles

Kwalee and Fallen Tree Games are proud to announce the launch of The Precinct, a neon-noir action sandbox game now available on PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can step into the sirens-soaked streets of Averno City today for $29.99/€29.99/£24.99 across all platforms. Set in a crime-ridden 1980s America, The Precinct casts players as rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr., tasked with restoring order in a city torn apart by gangs, corruption, and decay. Patrol the streets, respond to dynamic crimes, and deal with everything from petty infractions to high-stakes heists in an ever-evolving sandbox experience.

To mark the launch, a new launch trailer showcases the game's high-octane action, blending in-engine cinematic footage with explosive gameplay. From street chases and shootouts to bank heists, traffic stops, and arrests, it's time to serve justice in a city on the edge. Steam players can also snag The Precinct as part of several exclusive bundles, joining forces with games like Shadows of Doubt, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, and Deliver At All Costs. Each bundle includes a 10 percent discount, offering great value for players eager to dive into these gripping, crime-filled worlds.
About The Precinct
Key Features
  • Explore a vibrant, living city by foot, squad car and helicopter
  • Respond to sandbox crimes ranging from parking violations to gang shootouts
  • Engage in intense vehicle chases through destructible environments
  • Go it alone or call in backup with an in-depth support system
  • Investigate the gangs who rule the city and the dark conspiracies keeping them in control
  • Day/night cycle with dynamic weather
You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you're on the front line of defense for Averno's citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, sandbox crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father's murder in the line of duty.

Take to the streets
A tribute to classic cop movies, The Precinct combines police sim with action sandbox spectacle. Patrol the streets and respond to callouts to fight criminals petty and powerful. Choose your own tactics in thrilling chases and shootouts. Feel the shifting power struggles of Averno's gangs in a living city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals.

Hot pursuit
Speed through the city in intense car and helicopter chases and pursue your mark through twisting alleyways before bringing them to justice. There's no need to be a lone wolf: You've got Averno's Finest backing you up, with an in-depth support system that allows you to call in squad cars, roadblocks, spike strips, and more.

A sleepless city
Explore the ever-shifting criminal underbelly of Averno City. Deal with yuppies, bums, street vendors and furious taxi drivers from the Projects to the Financial District. Chase perps through neon-lit alleys, rain-soaked streets, and grand, decaying parklands, all subject to a day/night cycle and dynamic weather. This is the 1980s East Coast in all its neo-noir glory.

In addition, Kwalee and Fallen Tree Games have teamed up with Microids to bring The Precinct to retail as a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Alongside the standard release, a Limited Edition will also be available, packed with extras including:
  • Full Game
  • A Steelbook
  • Digital Original Soundtrack
  • Map of Averno City
The physical version of The Precinct is available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles at select retailers and is priced at $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99.

Sources: GamesPress, Microids, Steam
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4 Comments on The Precinct, a Neon-Noir Action Sandbox Game Launches on PC and Consoles

#1
redeye
so, “hill street blues” the game. great tv show,
not sure of this game. could be a clone of GTA 4…
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Caring1
"This video is Private"
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#4
InVasMani
GTA reverse Uno has a very inverted GTA 1 & 2 design look and that's not a bad thing for those of us that enjoyed the first two GTA's.
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