Autobahn Polizei Simulator 4: Aerosoft’s 2026 Open World

It’s a slow news stretch in gaming, but one German-studio announcement just cut through the noise: Aerosoft has announced Autobahn Polizei Simulator 4. The next entry in the well-known road-policing series is positioned as a return to the franchise’s earlier strengths, with a bigger open-world layout and a mix of patrol work and pursuits.

Autobahn Polizei Simulator 4 is coming in 2026

Aerosoft’s press release confirms that Autobahn Polizei Simulator 4 continues the series and is scheduled for release in 2026. The publisher’s message also frames the project as a continuation of the qualities players expect from prior installments.

Platform details are also clear: the game is planned for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. That puts it on the same modern hardware generation as its peers, aiming to keep the series accessible to players who prefer to drive, patrol, and chase from their current setups.

Quick facts

Release window: 2026
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Publisher: Aerosoft announced the next Autobahn Police Simulator entry
Funding: The project received 400,000 euros in support from the federal government

Open world roads, more police content, and varied missions

The game is described as featuring an open world that includes both highways and rural roads. Alongside those driving routes, it’s set to include industrial and residential areas, expanding where players can roam between encounters.

Gameplay is also framed around variety: different vehicles and police stations, special assignments, and routine checks. Tasks are expected to range from straightforward traffic controls to more intense chase scenarios.

What’s new—and what’s unclear from the trailer

The announcement’s trailer doesn’t show much detail about the story or mission tone, so players currently don’t have concrete footage to judge how the narrative will land. Still, the series’ past is known for its specific style of chaos and physics-driven moments, which this release is clearly leaning into.

Aerosoft’s messaging suggests players should expect the “old strengths” rather than a full reinvention. That includes the kind of memorable, problem-solving police gameplay the earlier Autobahn Police Simulator titles became known for.

Release timing and competition expectations

The news also places Autobahn Polizei Simulator 4 alongside another announced road-police rival: Rockstars project is mentioned in the same breath as a competitor. Both are framed as targeting 2026, which has players speculating about how the market for road-policing sims will shake out when release dates start to line up.

Based on the discussion around the two projects, the expectation in the community is that Autobahn Polizei Simulator 4 could land in the later part of 2026, with a late-autumn-to-winter window being the likely target.

Funding note: 400,000 euros support

One concrete figure tied to the project is its reported federal support amount: 400,000 euros. That backing is presented as part of how the game will be able to build on the franchise’s established appeal while expanding its open-world scope.