Summary
- The Precinct, a GTA-style game where players take on the role of a cop, launches on May 13 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
- The Precinct’s demo has already been a success on Steam, hinting at a promising future for the game.
- Players step into the shoes of a rookie cop navigating the streets of 1983 Averno City and tackling street crime.
The upcoming GTA-style game where players take on the role of a cop, The Precinct, will be released on May 13 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Until now, players have only been able to play a demo of The Precinct, but Fallen Tree Games has finally confirmed when they’ll be able to dive into this open-world urban sandbox and fully explore the streets of Averno City.
The Grand Theft Auto franchise is arguably one of the most iconic and popular in the video game industry, and its many entries have inspired countless games in the genre. Its action-adventure gameplay, blended with elements of open-world exploration, crime, sandbox mechanics, and narrative-driven missions, has made it a smash hit over the years. Of all the games that have taken a page from GTA, one of the latest is The Precinct, announced in 2023. However, instead of playing as a criminal, this time, players will assume the role of a cop tasked with protecting the city. Now, the game’s developer has revealed when players can finally get their hands on it.
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The Precinct will officially launch on May 13 for Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game was originally supposed to be released earlier, but multiple delays pushed The Precinct from its initial August 2024 release to fall 2024, and now finally to this new date. After a longer-than-expected wait, players will finally be able to explore 1983 Averno City, stepping into the shoes of Nick Cordell Jr., a rookie cop dealing with street crime.
What’s the New Release Date for The Precinct?
- May 13, for Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Although the game hasn’t been released yet, The Precinct has already been a huge hit on Steam, with its demo downloaded over 100,000 times—suggesting a promising future for the old-school GTA-style title. Despite drawing heavy inspiration from the GTA franchise, its focus on playing as a cop adds an interesting twist. The developer describes the game as “a love letter to classic cop movies,” promising to deliver a police-sim experience where players patrol the streets and take on both petty criminals and major gangs.
Some of the key features of The Precinct’s GTA-inspired gameplay include high-speed pursuits—where, instead of escaping the police, players will be the ones chasing criminals—, a variety of vehicles to move around Averno, and a support system that provides backup officers to help apprehend criminals. Fans of GTA-style titles on console and PC should mark May 13 on their calendars.
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