Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and UK based studio, Fallen Tree Games, are pleased to announce a new demo for the highly anticipated game, The Precinct. The neon-noir action sandbox police game’s demo will be available on Steam on October 14, 2024 as part of Steam Next Fest.
In addition, Kwalee and Fallen Tree Games are thrilled to sign a global distribution agreement with Microids, a prominent player in the French video game industry. Under this agreement, fans can expect the retail physical version to launch worldwide following its official release. Further details to be confirmed.
In The Precinct, players will play as rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr. in 1980s America. They must navigate warring gangs, urban decay, and police corruption in their quest to restore order to a troubled city. On the ground, that means patrolling and policing a city full of procedurally generated crimes, from parking violations to bank heists, in an effort to keep citizens safe for one more day.
The Precinct is coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2024
About The Precinct
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, procedurally generated 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 love letter to classic cop movies, The Precinct combines police sim detail 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 procedurally generated 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 neon-noir glory.
