Arresting Developments: 'The Precinct' Drops Solo Mode and Style Options in Free Update This Week
Leamington Spa, UK - June 24, 2025 - UK games publisher Kwalee and independent game studio Fallen Tree Games have announced a new content update for The Precinct, a neon-noir action sandbox game. The update will be available for free later this week on PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The latest update for The Precinct introduces two exciting new features: Solo Mode and vehicle and character customisation.
Introducing Solo Mode: Your partner's on a break - it's just you, your patrol car, and a city full of crime. For the first time, players can take on Averno's criminal underworld solo, without backup.
Cop Cars and Custom Fits: All six squad cars now feature five slick new livery options. Roll out in a design that matches your precinct's vibe - or flex your individuality with a custom look just for your ride. In addition, Officer Nick Cordell Jr. gets a stylish upgrade with a range of customisation options. Players can now choose from 10 outfits, eight hats, and fourtypes of glasses to create a look that suits their own policing persona.
The Precinct will be part of the Steam Summer Sale starting June 26, and will also be discounted on the PlayStation Store until July 2.
About The Precinct
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.
Take to the Streets
A love letter to classic cop movies, The Precinct combines police sim 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 sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals.
Hot Pursuit
Speed through the city in intense car and helicopter chases and pursue your mark through twisting alleyways before bringing them to justice. There's no need to be a lone wolf: You've got Averno's Finest backing you up, with an in-depth support system that allows you to call in squad cars, roadblocks, spike strips, and more.
A Sleepless City
Explore the ever-shifting criminal underbelly of Averno City. Deal with yuppies, bums, street vendors and furious taxi drivers from the Projects to the Financial District. Chase perps through neon-lit alleys, rain-soaked streets, and grand, decaying parklands, all subject to a day/night cycle and dynamic weather. This is the 1980s East Coast in all its neon-noir glory.
Key Features
- Explore a vibrant, living city by foot, squad car and helicopter
- Respond to sandbox crimes ranging from parking violations to gang shootouts
- Engage in intense vehicle chases through destructible environments
- Go it alone or call in backup with an in-depth support system
- Investigate the gangs who rule the city and the dark conspiracies keeping them in control
- Day/night cycle with dynamic weather
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, The Spirit of the Samurai, Hordes of Hunger, and The Precinct, alongside upcoming releases such as GladiEATers, Town to City, Don't Stop Girlypop!, Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Grime II, Ground Zero and Retro Space
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as 'Best Publisher' at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.
About Fallen Tree Games
Fallen Tree Games is a renowned indie game development studio with a rich history of creating immersive and innovative gaming experiences. Founded in 2012, the studio was born out of the shared passion and vision of industry veterans Joe Moulding and Lewis Boadle. With a diverse portfolio of releases ranging from mobile puzzle series 'Quell' to epic open-world sandbox 'American Fugitive', the team is fully remote. Throughout their journey, Fallen Tree Games has consistently demonstrated their commitment to quality, creativity, and memorable player experiences. Their games have garnered numerous awards and nominations, earning them a loyal fanbase worldwide.
