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The Precinct
Indie Games
Simulation
Shooter
Adventure
Systems
PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Released
May 13, 2025

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defence 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.

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.

Genre(s)
Indie Games, Simulation, Shooter, Adventure

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Should You Publish Or Destroy Evidence - The Precinct Ending
The Precinct: Should You Destroy The Evidence Or Publish It?
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After learning about the August Gang in The Precinct, players must decide whether to publish or destroy the evidence, which changes the game's ending.

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The Precinct: What Is The Safebox Code At Chief's Office?
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Opening the safebox at the chief's office in The Precinct is one last step to figure out the mystery of Cordell.

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The Precinct: All Plaque Locations (Historian Achievement/Trophy Guide)
The Precinct

There are 20 plaques that players must find to unlock the Historian achievment/trophy in The Precinct. Here's how to find all of them.

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The Precinct Arrest Multiple Suspects At the Same Time
The Precinct: How to Arrest Multiple Suspects at the Same Time
The Precinct

Sometimes players will have to arrest several suspects at once, so here are some tips and tricks to make this easier.

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The Precinct: How to Drive All Rare Vehicles
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Unlocking the Hidden in the Hood achievment/trophy requires players to find and drive 10 rare vehicles in The Precinct. Here's where to find them.

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The Precinct: How to Unlock All Weapons
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Unlocking new weapons in The Precinct is key to surviving tougher encounters. Here’s how to get every weapon and customize your loadout.

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All Artifact Locations In The Precinct
The Precinct: All Artifact Locations
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Unlocking the "A Sharp Mind" trophy/achievement in The Precinct requires players to find 20 artifacts. Here's where each of them is located.

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The Precinct How To Make Shifts Longer
The Precinct: How To Make Shifts Longer
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The Precinct offers custom shifts that can be as long as 24 hours.

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The Precinct How to Increase Stamina
The Precinct: How to Increase Stamina
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Stamina is often the difference between making an arrest or letting the suspect get away in the Precinct, so here's how to increase it.

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The Precinct How to Use non-lethal force
The Precinct: How to Use Non-Lethal Force
The Precinct

Not every crime requires lethal force, and The Precinct tracks the ones that don't, so here's how to use non-lethal force effectively.

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The Precinct - How To Earn XP Fast And More
The Precinct: How To Earn More XP
The Precinct

Earning upgrade points, unlocking new weapons, and getting access to new police vehicles are all locked behind XP milestones in The Precinct.

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How To Call In Cruisers, Spikes, And Helicopters In The Precinct
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Requesting support can determine whether you catch or lose suspects in The Precinct; here’s how to call for backup and earn support tokens.

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