Introduction

Welcome to Averno City, 1983—a place where crime runs rampant, neon lights flicker across rain-soaked streets, and the ghosts of the past still haunt the living. In The Precinct, you step into the shoes of Officer Nick Cordell Jr., a rookie beat cop determined to bring order to chaos—and justice to the mystery behind his father’s death.

From open-world police simulation to intense vehicle chases through destructible environments, The Precinct offers a gripping blend of action-adventure, sandbox crime mechanics, and 1980s noir storytelling that immerses you in a gritty East Coast atmosphere.

A Love Letter to Classic Cop Dramas

If you’ve ever dreamed of starring in your own gritty detective film, The Precinct delivers. Drawing inspiration from iconic ’80s cop films, this game drops you into a living, breathing city filled with vice, corruption, and opportunity.

Genre Breakdown:

  • Action-Adventure
  • Open World Sandbox
  • Simulation with Crime Dynamics

As Officer Cordell Jr., your mission is two-fold: clean up Averno’s gang-ridden streets and solve the dark conspiracy behind your father’s murder—an officer killed in the line of duty.

Gameplay That Puts You in Control

From the moment your boots hit the sidewalk, The Precinct wastes no time throwing you into the heart of the action. But unlike linear shooters or rigid simulators, this title offers full sandbox freedom.

Core Gameplay Mechanics:

  • Patrol by foot, squad car, or helicopter
  • Respond to real-time callouts
  • Engage in shootouts, stakeouts, and raids
  • Chase down suspects through destructible environments
  • Command a police squad with roadblocks, spike strips, and backup

📦 Bonus Feature: With cloud saves and controller support, the game caters to both desktop warriors and couch detectives.

Hot Pursuits & High Stakes

No cop drama is complete without high-speed chases, and The Precinct delivers them in spades. Whether you’re pursuing a fleeing gang leader or intercepting a bank robbery getaway, vehicle physics and destructible environments make every pursuit dynamic.

Key Chase Features:

  • Realistic physics-based vehicle handling
  • Dynamic AI behavior from criminals
  • Destructible city assets (mailboxes, fences, barricades)
  • Multi-vehicle coordination with squad car support

Helicopter chases add a cinematic touch, letting you track suspects from above while relaying their movements to on-ground officers.

The City of Averno: Grit, Glamour & Decay

Averno City is not just a backdrop—it’s a living character. Designed to reflect the neon-soaked, rain-drenched chaos of East Coast cities in the 1980s, its diversity of neighborhoods ensures no two shifts feel the same.

Districts You’ll Explore:

  • The Projects – gang territory, low-income housing, drug busts
  • Financial District – white-collar crimes and high-speed taxicab madness
  • Grand Parklands – eerie, decaying beauty hiding unsolved crimes
  • Industrial Zones – shootouts among rusting warehouses

Couple that with a dynamic day/night cycle and weather system, and you’ll find yourself adjusting your policing tactics to the conditions.

A Living Ecosystem of Crime

Unlike scripted missions, The Precinct operates on a sandbox crime system. That means crimes can emerge anywhere, anytime—from petty thefts and parking violations to armed robberies and underground street races.

Smart Crime System:

  • Gangs expand or shrink territory based on your actions
  • Civilian behavior reacts to your policing style
  • Choices affect city perception—be feared or respected

Unravel a Dark Family Legacy

At the heart of the game lies an emotional narrative: the unsolved murder of your father, a respected officer taken too soon.

As you patrol the streets and climb through the police ranks, you’ll uncover the truth about Averno’s power structure—and the corrupt forces that kept your father’s killer free.

This layered storytelling offers:

  • Multiple branching paths
  • Conspiracy arcs
  • Hidden clues across the city
  • Moral decisions that affect outcomes

Why You Should Play The Precinct

  • Real-time sandbox gameplay with endless replay value
  • Immersive world design with cinematic car chases
  • Emotional storytelling fused with tactical action
  • A tribute to the golden era of cop cinema
  • Cloud saves, single-player support, and smooth controller experience

How to Get The Precinct

The Precinct is available now on Epic Games Store.
Get behind the badge, clean up Averno, and restore your family’s legacy.

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