Noir Action Sandbox Game The Precinct Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 10 June 2023 / 2,719 Views
Publisher Kwalee and developer Fallen Tree Games have announced The Precinct for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
View the announcement trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
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.
Key Features:
- Explore a vibrant, living city by foot, squad car, and helicopter.
- Respond to procedurally generated 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.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
