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In the beginning, it may seemthatThe Precinctlacksa strong story, but near the end, players learn more about the current and former ties between the Averno City Police and the notorious criminal organization known as the August Gang.
The final mission ofThe Precinctgives players two choices that will come with different consequences. Once Nick Cordell recovers all the facts about the August Gang case, he can either take the evidence to a news station and let them publish the truth, or he can get rid of it and let secrets remain secrets. If you’re not sure whether topublish or destroy the August Gang evidence inThe Precinct,read on to learn the consequences and results of each choice.
Spoiler Alert:The rest of the article will reveal both endings ofThe Precinct.
Publishing The Evidence In The Precinct
To publish the evidence, players need to take it to theACTV buildingin the city and give it to the news station. Taking this path will result in huge public backlash over the precinct’s actions.Chief Jackson will be firedfrom the police station, and a new chief will take his place.
Furthermore, publishing the evidence will cause people to lose respect for Cordell’s father, the former chief. As a result,his memorial statue will be removedfrom the city, which is a big emotional hit for Nick Cordell, but that’s the kind of sacrifice that needs to be made to let the people of Averno City know the truth.
When the new chief arrives at the office, she will admire Nick’s courage in publishing the evidence. Nick’s colleagues in the precinct will also mostly approve of his decision to make the right choice.
Destroying The Evidence In The Precinct
If the player decides to get rid of the evidence, they will need to take it to Chief Cordell’s monument andburn the case. Unlike publishing the evidence, where Nick’s role is downplayed against the major corruption inside the precinct, after destroying the evidence,newspapers will glorify Nick Cordellfor taking down the head of the August Gang and rescuing Chief Jackson.
Jackson will remain in his role as chiefat the police station. After recovering from his injury, Jackson will express his appreciation to Nick for his discretion, promising he will reach higher ranks within the office due to his dedication.
Similar to the previous choice, Nick’s colleagues in the office will still support him for not revealing the truth about the August Gang and their ties with the precinct. Also, Cordell gets heartwarming messages from his colleagues stating that his father remains a hero in Averno City, regardless of his mistakes.
No matter your decision, the game will return to its sandbox mode once the main story is over. Players will again be able totake shifts, patrol in the city, and arrest criminals. Ranking up will still be in effect in case you have not yet reached the maximum rank. Also, you can still participate in side activities like racing orsearching for collectibles.
