I’ve never tried to hide the fact that I adore Police Simulator: Patrol Officers. It’s not a perfect game, but it is one of the best simulators on the market, particularly on consoles.
I pop-in for a patrol shift here and there after originally reviewing it when it launched nearly two years ago. The latest reason for my return to duty is the new Highway Patrol Expansion that has added a surprising amount of content and changes to the game.
The term “expansion” is thrown around a lot nowadays, especially with live service games, but developer Aesir Interactive has delivered what feels like a true expansion for PS:PO. To that end, the Highway Patrol Expansion almost feels like a new game at times, with so many new tasks and callouts for officers to respond to.
For instance, I spent an entire shift working a semi-truck weigh station checkpoint, and that is only one new addition to the game.
If you’ve ever noticed such a station while traveling along an interstate, just know that there is serious work happening behind-the-scenes.