The Precinct Release Date, Platforms, Editions & More

Are you ready to take down dealers, pull up DUIs, or just straight up jail an innocent grandma for her reckless driving? Well, The Precinct is the perfect cop game for you, inspired by the top-down GTA China Town Wars. Take on the role of a rookie cop and clean up the streets of Averno City in 80s America. Let’s take a look at The Precinct Release Date, Platforms, Editions & more.

The Precinct Release Date & Platforms

The Precinct Release Date is all set for 13 May 2025. The game will launch on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game currently is a single-player experience with an emphasis on exploration, quests, and daily objectives. You will step into the shoes of Officer Nick Cordell Jr, a rookie beat cop straight out of the academy. The Precinct Release date of May comes after its initial Demo on Steam which garnered over 100000 Downloads and garnered much positive reception for its features.

The Precinct Games Features

Chase in Pursuits: As a cop, you must enforce the law by the hook or crook. Speed through the city in intense chases via your patrol car or helicopter chases. The roles are reversed as the players will take down low-life criminals to high-ranking gang members. Use tools like police backup, roadblocks, spike traps, and more.

A Sleepless City: The Precinct is an open-world sandbox experience set in the fictional city of Averno. The world in the game never sleeps and the world is ever evolving. Deal with street vendors, parking violators, loiters, or the gruesome gangs of the city. The streets of Averno City are rain-soaked dimly light with neon lights and signboards across its open world. Patrol the alleyways of Averno all leading toleds to the underbelly of Paradise

Sandbox Experience: The game combines simulation with action adventure where the player gets all the freedom. You start your rookie cop career by responding to local street crimes, and parking violations to more notorious crimes like high-stakes robberies, shoot-outs, chases, and more. It is up to the player to choose their tactics when chasing or being in a shootout. This provides a real dynamic between the world and its criminals.

Explore a Living City: Patrol on foot, in a squad car, or by helicopter.
Dynamic Crime System: Respond to everything from minor infractions to gang shootouts.
Thrilling Car Chases: Engage in high-speed pursuits through destructible environments.
Tactical Backup: Call for reinforcements with an in-depth support system.
Deep Investigations: Uncover gang operations and hidden conspiracies.
Realistic World: Experience a day/night cycle with dynamic weather effects.

A Love Letter to Classic Cop Movies

The setting and aesthetic of The Precinct goes well beyond just a gaming experience. The Game captures the essence of classic cop action films and immerses players in a world dripping with nostalgia. From its neon-lit 80s American streets to the sirens echoing through a crime-ridden city, the game delivers an atmosphere that instantly brings back memories of movies like Demolition Man, the original Lethal Weapon, or Training Day.

This isn’t just a game but a love letter to the gritty world of Cops and Criminals in a playable setting. Offering players a sandbox playgroynd where they patrol, chase and shoot down criminals in high stakes setting. Developed by Fallen Tree Games, The Precinct is an open-world sandbox experience. If you’ve ever wanted a GTA-style cop experience with an authentic ‘80s and ‘90s crime-thriller feel, then The Precinct is a must-play for you.

Pre-Order & Editions

The Precinct will release on May 15 2025 with available console pre-orders. Gamers looking to secure a copy of the game early will be able to purchase The Precinct Limited Edition. Available for the PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S in physical format. The limited edition includes: