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Yes, it 100% will. Police Chief will be available through Steam for easy access and updates.

Currently PC only (Windows). We're exploring console (XBOX, playstation) support in the future depending on scope and performance.

Currently PC only (Windows). We will not be adding MAC OS support for Police Chief.

All purchases are non-refundable. Details: Refund Policy

Check our careers page: policechiefgame.com/positions

You can view the staff here: policechiefgame.com/staff

Yes, the Extras menu allows you to remove or adjust antennas, pushbars, and more.

You can upload your own liveries and apply them through the in-game livery selector.

Use the Emergency Lighting System Manager to add, remove, or change light components on your vehicle. You can assign different light models (like Code 27, Ion, or Dashlight) to each slot and preview them in real-time.

🔧 Click the pencil icon ✏️ to edit a slot, and use the dropdown to pick a specific light type.
🔄 Each light slot has individual configuration options for flexibility and roleplay accuracy.

The in-game Vehicle Editor allows you to fully customize your patrol vehicles. You can toggle extras like pushbars, antennas, sirens, and wraparounds. Additionally, you can switch between marked and unmarked liveries. You can also toggle parkmode!

The rank system allows department leaders to fully customize their chain of command. You can:

• Create new ranks with custom names and insignia
• Assign specific permissions to each rank (e.g. staff, supervisor, administrator)
• Manage roles like Detective, Senior Staff, or Head of Department
• Use visual badges and color-coded cards to organize and display hierarchy

Each rank comes with options to edit permissions, view details, or delete them entirely. This system supports flexibility for both casual play and strict roleplay communities.

Police Chief will support both Single-player and Multiplayer modes. You can explore the world solo in Freemode or join others in co-op and roleplay sessions online.

You can browse the current vehicle lineup at our official vehicle list: policechiefgame.com/#vehicles

Yes! If your vehicle has visible ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) units installed, they will actively scan plates in real time.

When a wanted or flagged plate is detected, you'll receive an in-game notification explaining the hit — whether it's a BOLO, suspended registration, or stolen vehicle.

Not at this time. Due to high asset costs, retro vehicles are currently on hold, but we’d love to explore them in the future. Could be DLC worthy?

Yes, the game is both open-world and management-based. You can patrol in vehicles, interact with the world, and also delegate administrative duties to your command staff within your department.

Yes, you can fully customize the ELS patterns to your liking, including speed, style, and color per light type.

Yes! Expect diverse biomes including desert cities, mountain areas, forest biomes, and even colder snow-covered regions. Each offers unique scenarios and patrol challenges.

Police Chief isn’t based on any real location. You'll be able to choose the style and environment you want. We’re creating multiple biomes including desert cities (inspired by Nevada, New Mexico, California), forest areas (like New York or Canada), and colder snowy regions.

Police Chief features an in-depth research and progression system that empowers departments to grow both structurally and operationally over time. Rather than giving you every feature from the start, players earn upgrades through active gameplay, administrative decisions, and budget allocation. Here’s a breakdown of what you can unlock:

📡 Dispatch & Operations
• Unlock access to dispatchers who can assign units, manage callouts, and streamline department communication.
• Expand radio systems, add regional dispatch control, or automate minor calls through AI-assisted response tiers.

🚔 Vehicles & Equipment
• Unlock a wide variety of specialized vehicles: patrol SUVs, K9 units, pickup trucks, undercover cars, and drones for surveillance and search.
• Acquire non-lethal gear like beanbag shotguns or pepperball launchers, expanding tactical approaches.
• Install CCTV infrastructure throughout cities and stations for remote monitoring and investigations.

🧠 Rank Structure & Leadership
• Create new custom ranks with editable icons and permissions such as Staff, HOD, Admin, or Detective status.
• Use research to unlock high command permissions, allowing staff to manage budgets, staff, and buildings independently.

📊 Department Organization
• Set up department divisions (e.g., Traffic, SWAT, CID) and assign units through your own command structure.
• Unlock features like performance reviews, reports, and advanced staff tools.

🔬 How Research Works
Research is tied to your department’s funding and management progress. You invest in research points (earned through calls, patrols, or budget management), and unlock new branches depending on playstyle — whether you want to focus on patrol, tech, investigations, or administrative excellence.

This system encourages long-term progression, leadership, and strategic growth — giving each department its own identity and depth.

Yes. Each department operates with its own funding and budget system. You’ll receive funding from sources like state or city hall, and you can also earn money by responding to calls for service, solving crimes, and maintaining a strong department reputation.

Additionally, strategic research choices can help reduce long-term upkeep costs, allowing your department to grow more efficiently over time.

Yes, new players will go through an onboarding flow to understand gameplay systems, dispatching, and procedures.

Yes, callouts range from traffic stops to large-scale incidents, depending on your department’s tier and unlocks.

Yes, you'll have access to non-lethal options, which become available through loadouts after researching them.

High command members or admins can assign ranks and permissions via the staff panel.

Initially yes, but research can increase unit caps, staff slots, and dispatch coverage.

Dedicated servers are planned for broader multiplayer support. In the meantime, you can host your own sessions for private roleplay, training, or cooperative play with friends.

Only for online multiplayer modes. Single-player and Freemode are fully playable offline without requiring an internet connection.

Windows 10/11, GTX 1060, 8GB RAM recommended. The game is still in optimization stages.

Basic support exists, but mouse and keyboard are recommended for Pre-Alpha.

Progress in Pre-Alpha may not persist between builds. Save data may be wiped depending on changes to core systems during development.

Yes, singleplayer and freemode are available offline. Internet is only required for multiplayer.

Yes, the team plans to ship regular updates with new vehicles, mechanics, fixes, and content expansions.