The Precinct — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hotfix for Minor Bugs | 2026-04-02 | 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 cur |
| The Ambulance Update is OUT NOW! | 2026-03-19 | “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 Ambu |
| Hotfix for Minor Bugs | 2026-01-19 | 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 | 2025-12-18 | “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 poli |
| Hotfix for Minor Bugs | 2025-12-17 | 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 |
| Show Love for Your Furry Friend in Our K-9 Screenshot Competition 🐶 | 2025-12-08 | 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 |
| K-9 Unit Reporting for Duty! | 2025-12-08 | 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 patr |
| Hotfix for Minor Bugs | 2025-12-08 | 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! | 2025-12-04 | “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 o |
| Nominate The Precinct for Best Soundtrack in the Steam Awards | 2025-11-24 | 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 |
| Hotfix for Minor Bugs | 2025-10-27 | 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 | 2025-10-15 | 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 |
| Introducing Our Second Free Content Update! | 2025-09-16 | 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 acti |
| Introducing The ACPD Rookie Pin Pack 🚓 | 2025-08-07 | 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 |
| Latest Patch Notes | 2025-07-14 | Crime and bugs, we're cleaning up the streets of Averno City.The latest patch will mean that The Precinct is now updated to Build 1.8.19028Fixed more instances of user-reported crashesSupport tokens are now added on accepting aggravated burglary, hit and runs and carjackingsFixed support tokens being cleared when a vehicle escape starts during an aggravated burglaryFixed one escape vehicle sometimes driving slowly during an aggravated burglaryFixed cases when callout couldn’t be cancelled during the vehicle chase phase of an aggravated burglaryFixed siren light reflections on waterThe siren tutorial only comes up when the player is in a vehic |
| The Precinct is 20% Off in the Summer Sale! | 2025-06-26 | The crime rate may be rising, but the prices sure are dropping! Cruise into the Averno City streets and enjoy The Precinct at a criminally good 20% off as part of the Summer Sale! 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, sandbox 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 with action sandbox spectacle. Patrol the streets and respond to callouts |
| Take Part in Our Craziest Clips Competition! | 2025-06-26 | The Chief is tired of all the paperwork and wants to see some action. To celebrate the Summer Sale and the release of our first major content update, we’re running a competition where you could win a limited edition Precinct-themed Xbox Series controller, an ACPD badge, and a Precinct t-shirt (sizes UK M, L and XL only). This competition is a bit different from our previous ones, as you’ll need to submit a clip of you playing The Precinct to enter! Introducing: The Craziest Clips Competition! To enter, simply send a 30-second video of your craziest moment in-game. The clip cannot be edited in any way. Clips that are any longer than 30 seconds |
| Our First Free Content Update! 👮 | 2025-06-24 | It’s payday in Averno City, and Officer Cordell has been on a shopping spree. To celebrate the Summer Sale, we’re launching our first content update, which comes with character and car customization! We’ve added 5 new car liveries, 10 new outfits, 8 new hats, and 4 types of glasses. Watch here to see what’s coming to an ACPD near you 👇 Here’s the full list of the customization options that will be available. Outfits Shirt and Tie Casual Black & White Cold Weather Jacket Rain Jacket Dress Uniform Plain Clothes Tactical State Police Civilian Tactical Hats Eight Point Hat Protective Headgear Patrol Cap 1 Patrol Cap 2 Knit Cap 1 Knit Cap 2 Black |
| Lost In Cult Records x Fallen Tree Games | 2025-06-04 | The streets are filled with crime and 80s neon-noir vibes. Lost In Cult Records and Fallen Tree Games are proud to present The Precinct Original Soundtrack. Ride off into the sunset alongside The Precinct’s evocative synthwave vibes — perfectly capturing the essence of 1980s cinema and television in physical formats befitting of the era: across vinyl and cassette. 👉 Click here to get your limited edition soundtrack 👈 Be transported back in time through The Precinct’s atmospheric soundtrack. Composers Gavin Harrison and Sleepless Nights bring the action with a sweeping exploration of the synthwave genre, from future synth vocal anthems to ge |
| Our Second Patch! | 2025-06-04 | The bugs don't run this city, we do! The latest hotfix will mean that The Precinct is now updated to Build 1.6.18465 https://store.steampowered.com/app/490110/The_Precinct/ Here's a list of all the fixes included in this update: Added a “Restore Previous Save” to the Play Game menu, which appears if a backup save is detected. Only use this if you have experienced lost saves, as it will overwrite your current auto-save with the backup save. Additional fixes for the helicopter patrol Fixed obstacles staying on the road after unlocking the second island Improvements for NPC police officers arrest and escort behaviours Improvements to Kelly navig |