Police Simulator: Patrol Officers will paint a realistic picture of a patrol officer’s job in a fictional American city called Brighton. Police fans will wear their virtual badges proudly as they ensure order and safety. Players will be able to patrol the first neighborhood of the introductory city district at launch. If they perform well with their superiors, they’ll unlock access to four more neighborhoods in this first district, where pedestrians and vehicular traffic simulate the impression of a living complex metropolis.

Police fans will begin their careers by choosing one of eight different playable characters. Instead of a lengthy tutorial, a system of unlockable content will teach players all the  skills they need while on patrol. Handy tool tips will provide additional information. 

Collecting shift-points during the workday, which in turn become duty stars, will unlock new districts, new neighborhoods, and new police cars. During shifts, tasks will include enforcing parking regulations, recording traffic accidents, and penalizing traffic offenses like speeding or jaywalking. On top of that, players will have to keep an eye out for wanted suspects.

Appropriate and lawful behavior towards Brighton’s citizens is an integral part of Police Simulator: Patrol Officers. A Conduct Point System will log and penalize abuses of power. Virtual police officers who are found to have acted against the law and the department’s code of conduct will be stripped of their badges and fired.

The title also will include a casual game mode where players will be able to receive hints they wouldn’t normally receive in the main simulation portion of the game. Players will receive tips on crimes occurring in their immediate vicinity. Additionally, they’ll be shown more leniency when it comes to breaking the law, such as speeding or jaywalking. Serious offences like police brutality, however, will still be severely punished. Players will also be able to disable police vehicle collisions with NPCs while in this mode.

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is finally coming to Nintendo Switch!

Astragon Entertainment and Aesir Interactive are pleased to announce today the Nintendo Switch Edition of the simulation game will be released on October 29, 2024 and is already available for pre-order.

Fans of the series and new players alike will be able to patrol the streets of the fictional city of Brighton and maintain law and order from anywhere - alone or with a friend!

Before the start of their first shift in Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Nintendo Switch Edition, players can choose one of eight different characters. Numerous challenging tasks await them in the fictional US city of Brighton, increasing in difficulty and complexity as they climb the career ladder: Rookies start out handing out parking tickets while on foot patrol, but are soon given their first patrol car to chase speeding road users, clear up accidents and investigate suspects. Experienced police officers eventually apprehend pickpockets, deal with drug trafficking and even investigate the scenes of major crimes. New interactions, vehicles and precincts are continuously unlocked throughout the game, making each shift feel unique. A special game mechanic evaluates players' behavior and rewards them with unlocking new content, while misbehavior can quickly lead to dismissal. In addition to playing on your own, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Nintendo Switch Edition offers the opportunity to go on patrol in online co-op mode with two players.

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers was released for PC and console in November 2022 after a one-year Early Access phase and has received numerous community-requested content, updates and improvements before and after release. With the Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Nintendo Switch Edition, the game has been optimized for the handheld console and includes all the updates that are available for the PC and console version of the main game (except for the latest Highway Patrol Expansion). The Garage Bundle, which includes 6 additional vehicle DLCs, will also become available on Nintendo Switch - as a separate DLC bundle or in the Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Nintendo Switch Extended Edition together with the main game!

Players who pre-order the edition will receive a 10% pre-order discount and the Interstate Police Vehicle DLC for free. The Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Nintendo Switch Extended Edition will available on the Nintendo eShop and as retail version in selected countries at a price of 34.99 EUR / 34.99 USD (SRP) or the regional equivalent. It contains the main game and the Garage Bundle with 6 additional vehicles. Pre-orders in the Nintendo eShop will receive a 10% pre-order discount and the Interstate Police Vehicle DLC for free. In the retail version, the Interstate Police Vehicle DLC is permanently included.

Key Features:

• Parking surveillance – Situative issuing of parking tickets and/or towing of vehicles for parking against the direction of travel, exceeding the permitted parking time, and non-observance of parking restrictions. Fines may  also be issued for parked cars with expired license plates.
• Traffic violations by pedestrians – If a pedestrian is endangering themselves and others (by ignoring a red light at an intersection, for instance), officers should intervene. Careless littering is also frowned upon on the streets and sidewalks of Brighton.
• Traffic accidents – Different types of accidents, which can develop dynamically from traffic events, will demand different actions by officers. This includes calling for an ambulance, interviewing witnesses, drug and alcohol tests, and more. Players should always keep a watchful eye on moving traffic.
• Speed control – Measure the speed of moving vehicles while standing on the roadside with a radar gun or by utilizing the speed measuring instrument in one’s police car. Issue tickets when appropriate.
• Search and arrest wanted suspects: Now and then, the police department’s call center will issue information about wanted suspects. One may encounter a person matching the call center’s descriptions during patrol. A key element of investigations is questioning witnesses, as they might offer valuable information regarding a suspect.
• Traffic control – Going on patrol in one’s police car will offer players new perspectives on Brighton’s traffic and streets. Use sirens to pass around other vehicles or to prompt them to pull over.
• The Crime Map will help fans maintain an overview of the different districts and neighborhoods of Brighton. Players will be able to monitor increases in offences in order to determine which areas demand a stronger police presence.

Currently available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam), Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2024 at 29.99 EUR / 29.99 USD (SRP) or the regional equivalent.