Police Stories — patch notes and updates
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| Intravenous 3 Revealed | 2026-04-03 | Hey folks! If you enjoy tense top-down action, stealth, and tactical firefights, take a look at Intravenous 3 — the newly announced sequel is now available for wishlisting on Steam. Tense stealth action, tactical hardcore gunplay, and missions & story shaped by the way you play. Step into the roles of Steve and Sean, outnumbered and forced to survive a relentless manhunt. The hunt begins. |
| Devlog #6 - Don't just shoot: use your surroundings to the fullest | 2025-12-14 | WELCOME, OFFICERS!There is an enemy and there is a partner. There are a couple of clever devices on the belt. A good old Colt in your hands.What else is there on the level?Interactive elementsInteractivity of the environment in any game is always cool. Any little thing you can “touch” adds a bit of atmosphere and immersion. And if this interactivity affects the gameplay, then it also opens up new possibilities for the player.As we create the game, new ideas for gameplay and atmosphere are constantly popping up. Turn on the TV and the lights in the room? Great, let's do it. Shoot a steam pipe, scaring the enemy and forcing them to surrender — |
| DEVLOG #5 - Salary, Insurance, and Pension | 2025-10-28 | WELCOME, OFFICERS!Today we'll talk about the foundation of any organization - personnel.When we were planning the second part of the game and had already decided to create recruitment for different cops, we faced a serious question.How would they differ? Just in stats - that's boring. Making a significant difference in gameplay would make it more of an RPG than a tactical police shooter.Keep the atmosphere of the first part and add a bit of variety to each mission. That's roughly how we formulated this goal. Everything written below is our first draft of the stats, and some will likely be added and some removed. Perhaps your comments will inf |
| Devlog #4 – Voices of precinct | 2025-09-11 | Welcome, officers! In our fourth devlog, we’ll be talking about the biggest difference from the original Police Stories - our police precinct. This is the place where every mission begins and ends, the territory where our officers work tirelessly. And you, as the precinct chief, are the one planning all operations.At first, we had plenty of different ideas for how to set up our “base.” One concept was a top-down view of the entire precinct as a schematic. Another was a simple list of departments. We even considered making the whole precinct a separate level that you could freely walk around.We drew inspiration from this particular precinct la |
| Police Stories 2: Devlog #3 — "Command, Act, Prevail" | 2025-08-03 | Hello, officers!In our third devlog, we want to talk about things that have a direct impact on your experience — specifically, the improved controls and the updated command menu for your AI partner.Speaking of controls, we can’t skip over the most inconvenient thing - grenades. Let’s start by remembering how it used to work. Throwing a grenade was practically its own mini‑operation: approach the door → grab a grenade → open the door → take aim → throw → move out of the blast zone → and finally, start the breach. Yeah… that’s a lot of steps for one throw. :)We felt that this was a bit over the top, so we started looking for ways to simplify th |
| Police Stories 2: Devlog #2 — Break In. Get In. Get Out Alive. | 2025-07-22 | 🚨 Greetings, Officers!"It’s devlog time!"This is our second devlog, and today we’re talking about something no cop can survive without — the tools of the trade.🏚️ A Precinct Where Hell Is Just Another MorningIn the story, you’re given command of a police department in the toughest part of the city. Budget? Barely exists. Support from above? Forget it. Calling in SWAT? That’s a distant luxury — not a viable option.Remember — you’re on your own.But in return, the governor turns a blind eye to… certain methods. Sometimes, the law has to bend — just enough to keep it from breaking.🎒 What’s in the bag?Your people rely on themselves — and their |
| Police Stories 2: Devlog — “Welcome to the Shift” | 2025-07-12 | Hello, Officers. Starting today, we're launching a devlog series for Police Stories 2. Our goal isn't just to share the development progress, but also to give you a glimpse into our inner workings — what inspires us, which systems we’re reworking, and how each one is shaped by our core principle: decisions have consequences.First — a quick look back at the original.Police Stories was a game about tactical clarity and the chaos of the moment. Every room was a puzzle. Every move — a risk. But we wanted more:More consequences beyond the raidsDeeper character developmentGreater variety in tactical approachesAnd finally, more ethics and gray areas |
| Police Stories 2 Reveal Trailer | 2025-06-24 | Hello officers,We're happy to share official reveal trailer of Police Stories 2!Make sure to wishlist the game – more news and details are coming shortly. |
| Police Stories 2 Announced | 2025-06-07 | Greetings, officers!HQ to all units: this is not a drill. Police Stories 2 is officially in development—repeat, in development!Building on what you loved in the first game, we’re rolling out the sequel with higher stakes, deeper tactics, and missions that never play the same way twice. Smarter partners. Deadlier situations. More ways to clear a room.Police Stories 2 puts you in charge of a precinct drowning in crime, strapped for resources, and surrounded on all sides. Use cams, darkness, and surprise to gain the upper hand; arrest suspects with precision, upgrade your department, and walk the razor’s edge between justice and compromise. When |
| HypeTrain Publisher Sale: Huge Discounts, New Reveals, and Updates! | 2024-10-07 | Heya! The HypeTrain Digital Publisher Sale is live from October 7 to October 21, bringing you the biggest discounts across our entire catalog! Whether you’re hunting for your next epic journey or in the mood for revisiting an updated favorite of yours, now’s your chance to do it without breaking the bank. 💥 The Best Discounts on All Our Games! For a limited time, enjoy massive price cuts on every game published by HypeTrain Digital. Whether you’re into intense action, brutal survival, deep strategy, or gripping RPGs, there’s something here for you. Browse our catalog and grab your favorites at unbeatable prices while the sale lasts! HypeTrai |
| Intravenous 2 and Police Stories Bundle! | 2024-08-15 | Hey, guys! Intravenous 2, a tactical top-down shooter that will appeal to any Police Stories fan, was released today! To mark the occasion, we've prepared a special bundle that offers a discount on Intravenous 2 for all Police Stories owners. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35443/Tactical_TopDown/ Dive into the ultimate tactical experience with the Intravenous 2 and Police Stories. This package offers two top-down shooters that emphasize strategy and precision. Whether you're slipping through the shadows or making life-or-death decisions as a cop, these games will challenge your wits and reflexes. Perfect for fans of stealth and tactica |
| Intravenous Part 1 is Free to Grab for 24h during HypeTrain Summer Sale | 2024-07-15 | Hi everyone! Missing the Summer Sale already? So are we, that's why HypeTrain is throwing its own: from July 15 to July 29, most of the publisher's games will be available at a nice discount. Don't miss your chance to restock your Steam library with some indie gems! Visit HypeTrain Summer Sale 2024 But that's not all, we've also got some freebies prepared for you! An old-school stealth action game Intravenous 2 is hitting Steam on August 15 - to mark the occasion, the first installment in the series, Intravenous, will be available to grab for free within 24 hours starting now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486630/Intravenous/ https://st |
| HypeTrain: Steam Next Fest + New Title Reveal | 2024-06-10 | Heya! We're aware that no one likes to read long off-topic updates, so let's get straight to the point: two of our games will be participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, and we'd love it if you'd give their demos a chance. We can't promise a complete match to your tastes, but the quality is guaranteed. The first one is Die in the Dungeon, a turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice. Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters. Oh, and the protagonist here is a cute little frog - everyone loves frog |
| Get 65% off Police Stories during HypeTrain Digital Publisher Sale | 2022-09-08 | Autumn is a season of harvest, and games are no exception! Our publisher HypeTrain Digital decided to join the festivities and arrange a mega sale to be held from 8 to 12 September. Apart from the biggest discounts of up to 90%, HypeTrain Digital Publisher Sale features new game reveals, free demos, and even 3 brand new releases, also on sale – definitely worth checking out! And if for some reason you still don’t own Police Stories, now is the best time to fix it – the game is 65% off after all. Happy shopping! https://store.steampowered.com/app/539470/Police_Stories/ |
| Police Stories: The Academy is Out – Play Now! | 2022-08-02 | Greetings, Officers! We’re very glad to inform you that The Academy, a free prequel to Police Stories, is now out and available for download! Moreover, if you enjoy The Academy, you can grab the full game with a 65% discount until August 8. Just to be clear: even if you went through Police Stories backwards and forwards, The Academy still has much to offer for experienced players. This free version of the game throws us back to the times when Rick and John were still green trainees just learning to be cops, and features a new story, three new missions and locations. So make sure to check it out – and don’t forget you can bring a friend, since |
| The Academy playtest has begun! | 2022-07-21 | Hello, Officers! We've finished accepting playtest submissions. Now's the time to play The Academy! Access to the build will be open until Sunday night. Please don't forget to take a special short survey, a link to which can be found on the main menu of The Academy. You can also leave any feedback in the comments below the news - we read every post. And add Police Stories: The Academy to your Wishlist, so you won't miss the free prequel's release! It's coming very soon. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/ |
| Participate in the exclusive beta test of The Academy | 2022-07-20 | Hello officers! We are pleased to announce that tomorrow, July 21, we will launch the open beta test of the upcoming Police Stories: The Academy prologue. We will announce the opening access to the beta test in a separate news post. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1986760/Police_Stories_The_Academy/ As a beta tester, not only will you be able to play The Academy before anyone else, but you'll be able to help us make the prologue better by completing a small survey and talking about your experience. The survey link will be available inside the game. To take part in the beta test, you need to click a special button on the Police Stories: The |
| More zombies and less bugs in the DLC | 2022-07-08 | Greetings, Officers! After reviewing your feedback, we updated the Zombie Case DLC to make the gameplay more enjoyable for you: Made the zombies slightly weaker than before, but they're still a serious threat; Redesigned zombie missions: a) Changed zombie spawners and suspects; b) Overall, there are more zombies and civilians, but fewer bandits; c) Some rooms now only have zombies in them; Fixed a bug with using a defibrillator on a partner in cooperative mode; Missions will now not end as long as at least one infected person remains on the map to avoid conflicts at the end of the level; We tried for you, so thanks again for the feedback! P.S |
| Improving the balance in Zombie Case | 2022-06-27 | Greetings, Officers! Today we have made small changes to improve the balance and gameplay in the Zombie Case DLC: Increased the viewing radius of the zombies. Now they will attack the suspects in the room more often, rather than attacking the policeman immediately. But the logic of their behavior is the same - they attack those who are closer; The time limit for the time bonus on all missions from Zombie Case and Story of Charlie McDennis has been increased. These are not the latest innovations to improve gameplay with zombies, which we will be adding to the game soon. We hope that your opinion on the DLC will be better because we are trying |
| Fixes in the Zombie Case DLC | 2022-06-01 | Greetings, Officers! While work on Police Stories: The Academy continues, we're polishing up what we've already released. In particular, a lot of work is being done on the Zombie Case DLC: Fixed an issue with the partition wall display on the left side of mission 12 of the main campaign; Fixed an issue with passability in the sofa area in the first Zombie Case mission; Fixed zombie spawning, now the "heaviest" zombies will not spawn in the first levels of Zombie Case; Fixed a problem with evidence spawning in some missions; Slightly reduced zombie health to make it a little easier to deal with them. We listened to your criticism of the DLC, s |