Forensics: Crime Scene Detective Launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
A forensic investigation game developed with input from a German state criminal police office has arrived on multiple platforms.
Aerosoft's Forensics: Crime Scene Detective is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, according to a launch announcement published on July 13, 2026.
The game casts players as a forensic specialist working through crime scenes by gathering microscopic evidence, analyzing DNA, and examining digital traces in a laboratory setting. According to the announcement, its design drew on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate — a regional law enforcement body in Germany.
What the source tells us
- Available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Core activities include crime scene investigation, evidence collection, DNA analysis, and digital trace examination
- Developed with consultation from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate
- Developer states this is "only the beginning" and intends to continue updating the game based on player feedback
The post-launch update commitment suggests the game will be shaped, at least in part, by the community response it receives in the weeks ahead.
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