The Precinct News

[h3]Welcome back to another special briefing. This time, we will be discussing:


“What is the inspiration behind Averno City?”[/h3]


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When choosing the backdrop for our police pursuit gameplay, we deliberated between the choice of West Coast versus East Coast USA, each presenting a unique set of advantages and drawbacks.

Given our prior exploration of the arid deep south in American Fugitive, we opted this time for the wet and gritty eastern seaboard: Averno City takes inspiration from 1980s New York, a sprawling metropolis teeming with crime, gang violence, social unrest, and a tapestry of unsavoury characters and lifestyles.



This locale allowed us to immerse ourselves in the aesthetic synonymous with the '80s Big Apple, a vibe immortalised in films like "Serpico" (1973), TV series such as "Cagney and Lacey" (1981-1988), and "The Equalizer" (1985-1989).

Encouraged by the evocative visuals of this urban environment, featuring rats in the trash and billowing steam vents, we introduced a vibrant array of neon lights, drawing inspiration from cinematic gems like "Taxi Driver" (1976) and the series "The Deuce" (2017-2019), bringing a wash of colour to a dark underbelly!



This cinematic sensibility underpins all the creative decisions we make, and you’ll find that The Precinct gameplay is a little larger than life, just like the movies and TV shows that inspired it!


That’s all we have for you this time, officers. Remember to put your questions down below.

Briefing over, good luck.



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[h3]Listen up officers. We’ve heard murmurs of some… frequently asked questions. It’s time to lay these to bed!

Today's question:

“What inspired you to make The Precinct?”[/h3]


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The Precinct traces its origins to our previous game, American Fugitive, in which players assumed the role of an escaped felon evading the law. The game was inspired by “The Fugitive” (1993) and “Dukes of Hazzard'' (1979-1985).

During development, we found ourselves pondering “What would it be like to be on the other side?” and questioning the scarcity of cop action games.

As a natural progression, the idea of a police sandbox took shape, influenced by our deep-seated passion for 80s movies and TV shows.

Drawing inspiration from classics such as "The French Connection" (1971) and "The Blues Brothers" (1980), renowned for their iconic car chases, we compiled a list of indispensable elements - from grungy alleyways to the thrill of smashing through cardboard boxes and fruit stands.



Some of our favourite examples come from “Driver” (1978). Transitioning from the flat environment of American Fugitive, we introduced hills and inclines to induce chassis-shaking jumps and spills, like "Bullitt" (1968).

When turning our focus to on-foot pursuits, memories of William Shatner's acrobatics in "TJ Hooker" (1982-1986) and the stylish action of "Miami Vice" (1984-1990) fueled our creative process.

Of course, it’s no secret that synth music (John Carpenter, Harold Faltermeyer, Vangelis) fits the neon-noir aesthetic perfectly, and we would be remiss if we didn’t mention movies like “Escape from New York” (1981), “Lethal Weapon” (1987), “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984), and “Drive” (2011) for their visual/audio influences on the game (more on this in a future dev Diary!)



That’s all we have for you this time officers.

Briefing over, good luck.

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“This is Bree Bookman from ACTV News. Our top story - The Precinct will make its debut in London! Stay tuned for more from this exclusive world premiere.”


We are excited to showcase The Precinct at EGX this year!


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EGX will be hosted at the ExCel, in London, between Thursday 12th October and Sunday 15th October.





If you’re at the event, come find us on the Kwalee Gaming stand in the Rezzed Zone to chat with our team and get stuck into our brand new, never before seen demo!

[h3]Want to keep up-to-date with the latest police reports?

Then don’t forget to wishlist The Precinct, join our Discord server, and follow us on social media at @theprecinctgame 🚨[/h3]

[h3]Even the greatest officer on the force still needs back-up 👮[/h3]



[h3]That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’ll be teaming up with publisher Kwalee to release The Precinct!

Last weekend, we made our publisher announcement and revealed a brand new trailer as part of the Future Games Show and OTK Games Expo. Check it out 👇[/h3]

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[h3]We hope that trailer has satisfied your criminal cravings for now, but we can’t wait to share more with you about The Precinct over the coming weeks and months![/h3]


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[h3]Want to keep up-to-date with the latest police reports?

Then don’t forget to wishlist The Precinct, join our Discord server, and follow us on social media at @theprecinctgame 🚨[/h3]

[h3]We’ve got some top secret information we’d like to share with you…[/h3]

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[h3]But not just yet!

We’ll be making a big announcement as part of the Future Games Show and OTK Games Expo tomorrow 🚨[/h3]



[h3]Tune in live from 10:00 PT (13:00 ET, 18:00 BST) on the Games Radar Twitch channel for the Future Games Show Summer Showcase.

If that time doesn’t work for you and you want to see the announcement LIVE, then we've got a late-night shift you can cover...[/h3]



[h3]You can join us later for the OTK Games Expo at 11:00 PT (14:00 ET, 20:00 BST), which will be hosted by the legendary Asmongold.

If you're not able to watch the events LIVE, then don't forget to join our Discord and follow us on social media at @theprecinctgame, where we'll be posting all about the big announcement 👮[/h3]