- Hotfix for Minor Bugs - 20 August 2026
Attention, Rookies! We have just released a small fix for The Precinct, as follows: Fixed an issue with the camera stuttering. As always, thank you so much for your ongoing support of The Precinct! https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/
- Hotfix for Minor Bugs - 11 August 2026
Hey Rookies, we've updated with some fixes 👮Patch Notes:Fixed simulated vehicle navigation not workingFixed flashlight issuesReduced length of light trails on single gumballs by 50%Fixed helicopter spotlightFixed flare on gas station pumpIncreased marker pools to prevent missing icons when all progression items are foundFixed Gumball light flashing while spinningFixed police and suspect heads clipping through the roof of the Sovereign vehicleFix for civilian vehicles occasionally intersectingFix for police escort units getting immediately back into vehicle if too far awayFix for criminals on Backup callouts were not assigned correct crimesFix for a mission in the subway where civilians were not despawning correctlyThank you to all of the players who reported these bugs and helped us resolve them!
- Hotfix for Minor Bugs - 1 July 2026
Following our More Customization update, we have a hotfix for some minor bugs 🚔Fixed helicopter spotlightsFixed ambulances and coroner vans not spawning as roaming trafficDisabled interior gumball for concealed lights with marked vehiclesEnabled concealed lights for twin lightbarsFixed burglars occasionally standing idle outside of buildingsFixed vehicles being driveable during race countdownFixed flares being always enabled on ambulancesFix for concealed lights being possible with incorrect lightbar on spawned player carFix for criminal thinking they were on foot in carjacked vehiclesThank you so much to all of the players who reported these bugs and helped us resolve them!
- Steam Summer Sale - 25 June 2026
“I know it’s hot outside, but we must uphold justice even in a heatwave” – The ChiefThe Precinct is in the Steam Summer Sale at a 30% discount 🚨The Summer Sale period lasts from 25th June to 9th July 2026, which is plenty of time to grab yourself a copy and start heading out to protect and serve.We recently launched an update with more customization options and a new patrol vehicle, so if you needed even more of a reason to buy in the sale, you’ve got it.Thank you to every ACPD officer for your continued support!If you encounter any issues or have feedback on the update, please let us know via the Steam Forums or our Discord community.
- The More Customization Update is OUT NOW! - 24 June 2026
"I hope your arrest stats will look as good as that new patrol vehicle!" – The ChiefWe're excited to announce that the More Customization Update is here, giving you more ways than ever to personalize your vehicles and create a look that's uniquely yours. Enjoy new additions, including the following:🚓 Added new Police Patrol Vehicle - “Sovereign”🛞 Added Wheel Customization🚨 Added New Lightbar type - Twin variant x 2🚓 Added Two New Vehicle Liveries - “Prestige” and “Emerald”🚁 Added Helicopter Customization and Liveries🚨 Concealed / grille lights can be added to marked vehicles🚓 Civilian vehicles on highways try to pull over to right when blippedThe following props can now be interacted with:💧 Watercooler🍃 Desk fan🗞️ News vendor Stand🧼 Wash basins🍎 Fruit stand📺 TV☕ Coffee vending machine (new)🍩 Snack vending machine (new)🥤 Soda vending machine (new)🛎️ Front desk reception b…
- Happy Anniversary, Rookies! - 13 May 2026
“A year on the force, well done. Don’t get too comfortable, though! This city never sleeps!”— The ChiefHappy 1st Birthday to The Precinct!Thank you all for your continued support, feedback, screenshots, videos, and enthusiasm over the past year. Watching players explore Averno City and share their stories has meant the world to our small team.To celebrate the anniversary, we’re taking a look back at everything added since launch… from Vehicle Customization and Tow Truck shifts, to K9 Partners and Ambulance Callouts!Over the past year, the team has worked hard to expand The Precinct with free updates that deepen the atmosphere, gameplay, and day-to-day life of policing in Averno City.To mark this milestone, we thought it would be fun to share some early alternative art style concepts and visual experiments. These images were part of the process that helped us refine the final ‘look’ of t…
- Hotfix for Minor Bugs - 2 April 2026
Following our major Ambulance update, we've released this hotfix to clean up some minor bugs.Fixed multiple stability issues reported by the communityFix for melee attacks occurring when the baton is holsteredFix for some issues when holding the aim button while moving the gurneyFixed the ability to fight the first graffiti suspect during the tutorial sequenceFixed that K9 could not get out of the water in some circumstancesFixed Coroners, Paramedics or Police Officers becoming criminals in some situationsFixed the Hospital and Morgue markers not showing while there is no active missionFixed a second gurney spawning after dropping off the current gurney at the Hospital or Morgue.Fix for multiple gurneys sometimes spawning inside the AmbulanceFixed K9 sometimes becoming stuck when looking for a stashFixed the ability for the player to unholster a weapon when leaving the carFixed the resp…
- The Ambulance Update is OUT NOW! - 19 March 2026
“A police officer’s highest authority is the responsibility to preserve life” - The Chief We’re excited to announce that our highly requested Ambulance Update is officially OUT NOW! The new system allows officers to provide first aid to injured civilians encountered while on patrol. Some injuries are minor and require a quick on-the-spot assessment, while more serious cases demand urgent stabilization through a timed minigame before the patient can be transported to hospital. Ambulances can be called to the scene to transport patients, while Coroner vans will attend to fatalities. Both vehicles are fully usable by the player. Entering an Ambulance or Coroner Van activates new vehicle-specific callouts, placing you temporarily in the role of a Paramedic or Coroner tasked with handling medical incidents across the city. This update also introduces a new collectable activity: Narcotic Stas…
- Hotfix for Minor Bugs - 19 January 2026
Attention, rookies! We appreciate how diligently you have been reporting issues - you are helping keep Averno City safe and under control. https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/ We have recently released a hotfix for the following: Fixed a number of stability issues reported by the community Thank you again for taking the time to log your bug reports and help us resolve them!
- The Precinct x Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days Bundle - 18 December 2025
“All available ACPD officers are being dispatched to Walton City to assist with containment. Lethal force is authorised.” - The Chief You thought Averno City was dangerous! We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days to form the Surviving the City Bundle. The Surviving the City Bundle includes: The Precinct, a top-down action adventure game with an 80s neon-noir aesthetic. Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game. https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/ Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, a side-scrolling shelter survival game that tasks you with guiding a desperate group of zombie apocalypse survivors to safety. Walton City has fallen t…
- Hotfix for Minor Bugs - 17 December 2025
The only downside of having dogs on your team is they sometimes come with... FLEAS! We've been busy behind the scenes squashing these bugs to put together this hotfix following our major K-9 Update. https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/ This hotfix contains the following bug fixes: The tow truck's amber lights no longer cause civilians to move out of the way Fixed getting XP bonus when abandoning a callout and re-engaging as a backup Fixed the police dog tracking scents when requested to tackle Fixed the mannequin position in one of the story missions Fixed several stability issues reported by the community Fixed one of the partner lines using placeholder audio Another fix for the player being ejected from the car without input Thank you so much to all of the players who reported these bugs and helped us to resolve them!
- Show Love for Your Furry Friend in Our K-9 Screenshot Competition 🐶 - 8 December 2025
Have you mastered the art of canine collaboration? 🐶 We’re inviting all K-9 handlers in the ACPD to take part in our K-9 Screenshot competition! Share a cool, cute, or funny screenshot of you with your K-9 companion in-game for a chance to win a limited edition Precinct-themed Xbox controller. All you need to do to enter the K-9 Screenshot competition is to upload your best screenshot of you with your K-9 companion in-game to the link here. It can be funny, cute, goofy, cool, or whatever vibe you want to go for! You can submit more than one screenshot as part of the competition, but only your most recent screenshot will be considered as your official entry. You must not edit or photoshop your screenshot in any way. If your image is edited in any way, it will be disqualified from the competition. The competition will end on Tuesday December 16th and then the developers will choose their…
- K-9 Unit Reporting for Duty! - 8 December 2025
The new K-9 system lets officers deploy a fully trained working dog from the precinct kennels. Your partner can be washed, fed and customized there — breed, harness, collars and more — before heading out on patrol. The dog will obey commands, ranging from subduing dangerous attackers, pursuing fleeing suspects, or sniffing out concealed narcotics. A new callout tasks your K-9 with tracking a wanted suspect using a recovered scrap of clothing. If you're on duty without a dog, you can summon a K-9 unit as backup via your radio. A purpose-built Station Wagon variant offers dedicated transport, though the dog will readily ride shotgun in any patrol car!Check out our brand new trailer for the update here 👇
- Hotfix for Minor Bugs - 8 December 2025
Following our major K-9 update last week, we've released this hotfix to clean up some minor bugs. This hotfix includes the following: Fixed resisting or fleeing suspects becoming 'stuck' after the K-9 detects narcotics Fixed suspects becoming invincible under certain conditions Fixed the player being ejected from the car without any input Thank you so much to all of the players who reported these bugs and helped us to resolve them!
- The K-9 Update is OUT NOW! - 4 December 2025
“You must treat our four-legged friends with the same respect you’d afford to any fellow officer” - The Chief We’re excited to announce that our long-awaited K-9 Update is officially OUT NOW! The new K-9 system lets officers deploy a fully trained working dog from the precinct kennels. Your partner can be washed, fed and customized there — breed, harness, collars and more — before heading out on patrol. The dog will obey commands, ranging from subduing dangerous attackers, pursuing fleeing suspects, or sniffing out concealed narcotics. A new callout tasks your K-9 with tracking a wanted suspect using a recovered scrap of clothing. If you're on duty without a dog, you can summon a K-9 unit as backup via your radio. A purpose-built Station Wagon variant offers dedicated transport, though the dog will readily ride shotgun in any patrol car! Alongside the new K-9 system, we’ve added the fol…
- Nominate The Precinct for Best Soundtrack in the Steam Awards - 24 November 2025
Averno City may be corrupt, but we still take each citizen’s right to vote very seriously 🗳️ That’s why we’re asking YOU to cast your vote for The Precinct for… 🚨 Best Soundtrack 🚨 The Best Soundtrack category is for games that deserve to be recognised for their outstanding musical score. In short, they’ve got the OST with the MOST! So why do we feel The Precinct is a perfect fit for this category? Our soundtrack forms a core part of the game’s identity. We worked with two brilliant composers, Gavin Harrison and Sleepless Nights, to ensure that every track on our OST is evocative of the synthwave vibes that characterised film and TV during the 1980s. From future synth vocal anthems through to brooding dark synth tones, our soundtrack represents a sweeping exploration of the synthwave genre that defines the atmosphere and ambience of the game’s setting. We hope you’ll agree that we’re…
- Hotfix for Minor Bugs - 27 October 2025
Pesky bugs menacing the citizens of Averno? Averno City Pest Control is on the case! We've just released a hotfix for the following issues in build number 1.9.20361: Fixed a few community-reported stability issues Fixed the animation for holding the flashlight and the extinguisher https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/ Thank you so much to everyone who has helped us by providing their feedback and bug reports! If you do encounter any other bugs or would like to give feedback on your experience of The Precinct so far, we’d love to hear from you either in our Steam Forum or on Discord.
- Latest Patch Notes - 15 October 2025
A few bugs won't stop us from keeping the streets clean! The latest patch will mean that The Precinct is now updated to Build 1.9.20284 https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/ Quality of life improvements: Added Sergeant rank chevrons to Kelly's left sleeve on the in-game model and both character sprites Improved behaviour for the AI-controlled tow trucks Police cars can be requested for towing Adjusted reverse deadzone Added some missing SFX for dropping cars from the crane Improvements to crane pickup and dropping sound, to give them more impact Red-blue lightbar combinations will always have red on the driver's side Updated localisation based on community feedback Reduced volume on Astro, Buzzard, Quinzo and Kamara engines The ambulance light is now red instead of blue AI-controlled tow trucks now turn their siren lights on while towing vehicles Carjackers will not at…
- Introducing Our Second Free Content Update! - 16 September 2025
You spoke, we listened. Abandoned vehicles can now be cleared from the streets, allowing traffic to flow freely once again. Summon a Tow Truck, and the obstruction will be dealt with immediately. Offending vehicles can be sent to the city impound, the salvage yard, or - if tied to criminal activity- the Forensic Unit for analysis. Watch the trailer here 👇 Tow Truck Shift Assignment But that’s not all. We’ve added a new shift assignment, ‘Tow Detail’. Pull on the gloves and coveralls, and our new Traffic Dispatch operator will assign tow objectives around the city. A slower change of pace, ideal for when you need a break from high-octane activities! Salvage Yard Machinery The new salvage yard location features heavy-duty industrial machinery: A magnetic crane for lifting scrapped vehicles A vehicle compactor for turning them into cubes of metal Warning: This machinery is dangerous and s…
- Introducing The ACPD Rookie Pin Pack 🚓 - 7 August 2025
We’ve heard that some of you Rookies want to represent the ACPD on your streets. We’ve teamed up with Makeship, a crowdfunding platform, to bring our Rookie Pin Pack to life! The pack comes with an ACPD Badge and our iconic ACPD Cruiser. You’ll only have 21 days to put in your pre-order for this limited edition pin pack and after that it’s gone FOREVER, so make sure to put in your pre-order as soon as possible! For these enamel pins to be created, we’ll need to reach a minimum number of 200 pre-orders, so check out the link here to place your pre-order and help us make our campaign a success. Please note that these are pre-orders so, once the campaign is finished, it may take between 2-4 months before the pin packs are manufactured and dispatched. https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/ Want to keep up-to-date with the latest police reports? Then don’t forget to wishlist…
