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Payday 3

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Online Multiplayer
Publisher: PLAION
Developer: Overkill Software
Release Date: Sept. 21, 2023

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'Payday 3' Anniversary Update: Part 2 Arrives Later This Month, Adds Enhancements, New Features, And Community Requests

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2024 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT

Set in New York City, Payday 3 is a high-octane, first-person co-op shooter game that lets players live out the fantasy of being a world-class career criminal and master the art of heisting.

Step out of retirement back into the life of crime in the shoes of the Payday Gang, the envy of their peers and the nightmare of law-enforcement wherever they go. Several years after the crew’s reign of terror over Washington DC has ended, they assemble once again to deal with the threat that roused them out of early retirement.

Payday 3 takes players to the city of unlimited possibilities - New York City.

The Payday Gang, consisting of Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains return from retirement, and find themselves in the Big Apple after an unknown threat appears, shattering the illusion of peacefully living on the “right” side of the law. As they say, “Leopards can’t change their spots”, and thanks to years of experience and a mysterious new player in the criminal underworld, they quickly get their hands on the first lucrative heists and leave their explosive calling card with the city's security and police forces.

Players will discover new ways to pull off the perfect heist thanks to new skills, gadgets and weapons while the Payday 3 storyline will continuously expand with new content and challenges.

Get ready to pull off the ultimate score. Payday 3 Anniversary Update: Part 2 is the latest free content drop for the fantasy co-op heist shooter, arriving on October 30, 2024.

Loaded with enhancements, new features, and community driven requests, this expansive update will ensure your next heist is the smoothest getaway yet.

In addition, Payday 3 is rolling out the Year 1 Edition and Year 1 Pass – your all access tickets for those serious about mastering the art of the heist.

The definitive Year 1 Edition is the perfect entry point for newcomers, offering the base game along with every piece of paid and free content released since launch. For existing heisters, the Year 1 Pass ensures access to all the latest content, including the four gripping expansions - Syntax Error, Boys in Blue, Houston Breakout, and Fear & Greed.  

As a bonus for fans, a Legacy Heist will return later this year for free, allowing all players to relive one of the game’s most popular challenges.

Additionally, a brand-new paid character pack will be released, offering heisters and operators the tools they need to stay ahead of the law.

Whether you’re a newcomer or a hardened criminal, it’s time to re-live or discover some of the most explosive heists of the year.

Free Updates:

Payday 3 Anniversary Update: Part 2 gives players a powerful lineup of free improvements and features ensuring the heisting experience is more immersive than ever before, including:

  • Server browser: The much sought-after server browser returns. Pick freely with or without filters and dive straight into the action with the perfect crew.  
  • Cross-platform VoIP and text chat: Communication is key to any successful heist. Whether it’s the panicked cries of your team being gunned down, the sweet sound of coordination, or the heroic rescue, you’ll hear it all.
  • UI update: PAYDAY 3 now has a revamped UI to complement the brand-new content and features released in the past year.
  • Lobby kick: Manage your lobby and control exactly who you want in your heist.
  • Twitch drops: Watch PAYDAY 3 streams on Twitch to receive in-game cosmetics for free.
  • New masks: Get spooky with a new Halloween mask or freshen up your heisting attire with two new Masks of the Week.

Payday 3: Year 1 Edition

The Payday 3: Year 1 Edition offers the ultimate entry into a life of crime, now even more appealing with recent Steam player reviews shifting to “Mostly Positive.”

This edition is free to those who own the Gold Edition and available for separate purchase on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It includes the entire first year's paid and free content and every improvement:

  • The base game Payday 3.
  • Payday 3 Year 1 Pass, including all four major DLC bundles - Syntax Error, Boys in Blue, Houston Breakout, and Fear & Greed, introducing new heists, a variety of weapons, and cosmetics.
  • Preacher pack (including one outfit and one weapon).
  • Drifter pack (including one outfit and one weapon).
  • Heavy Hitter pack (including one outfit and one weapon).
  • Assassin pack (including one outfit and one weapon).
  • Island skin.
  • Dark Sterling Mask.
  • Skull of Liberty Mask and Golden Slate Gloves

Key Features:

  • The Tightest Crew - The legendary Payday Crew, feared by the law and underworld alike, is back. New York City has a lot of opportunities for a heister with a plan. 
  • Give in to your greed - Give outlet to your greed and let loose in Payday 3. Claim any valuables you might come across in order to build a private arsenal of weapons, cosmetics and accolades. 
  • The Art of Heisting - In Payday 3 the choice is in the hands of the players. Choose your equipment, your skills and your approach. Each heist will play differently depending on the choices you make. 
  • Thrive in Co-op - play heists with elegance, as in Ocean's Eleven, or go toe-to-toe with the security services, as in HEAT. Each playthrough is unique and full of action and tension!

Payday 3 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) at $39.99.


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