Summary
A new update forPayday 3will be released on October 30, bringing with it some highly-requested fixes and improvements along with some new features. Following its disastrous launch in 2023, Starbreeze Studios has continued to roll out patches forPayday 3in an effort to bring back players to the once-troubled title.
While the 2013 titlePayday 2was praised by critics and fans alike for its co-op gameplay and stealth mechanics,Payday 3was a letdown for many fans. After waiting for a new entry in the series for a decade, players were unable to enjoy the online-only title at launch, asPayday 3’s servers failed due to the massive influx of players and remained offline for days. The game’s performance also faced scrutiny, while many fans of the previous entry were also frustrated byPayday 3’s lack of quality-of-life features and overall customization options. The title’s developers have continued to improve the game, with a new update right around the corner promising to address some major issues.
Starbreeze Studios has announced the freePayday 3Anniversary Update: Part 2, which will arrive for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 30. The patch will see the return of server browsing and will introduce cross-platform VoIP and text chat, features that players have been asking for since day one. Fans can also look forward to arevamped UI inPayday 3and two new Masks of the week going forward, along with an additional mask to celebrate Halloween. Players will also be able to manage their lobby and kick any undesirables before embarking on a heist, and Twitch drops will be released, allowing those watchingPayday 3streams on the platform to snag some in-game cosmetics for free.
Payday 3 Free Anniversary Update: Part 3 Release Date
The developers also announced thePayday 3Year 1 Edition, which will be free to those who own the Gold Edition of the game and will also be available to purchase separately for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC. The Year 1 Edition of themuch-improved multiplayer titlePayday 3includes the base game and the entire first year’s paid and free content, as well as all released improvements. This includes all four major DLC bundles: Syntax Error, Boys in Blue, Houston Breakout, and Fear & Greed. The Preacher, Drifter, Heavy Hitter, and Assassin packs are also included, along with the Island skin, the Dark Sterling Mask, the Skull of Liberty Mask, and the Golden State Gloves.
Just over a year since the game’s less-than-stellar launch, players are reacting well to the changes being made, withPayday 3now boasting a ‘Mostly Positive’ rating on Steam. This newly announced update seeks to add several features that could potentially give the title yet another boost to its player count and renew faith in Starbreeze Studios. Some fans are comparing Payday 3 to Cyberpunk 2077, claiming that the title has managed to crawl its way back from the brink to become a truly enjoyable experience.
Payday 3
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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.The legendary Payday Crew, dreaded by the law and underworld alike, is back. Ripped from their peaceful retirement to rejoin the criminal world by a new threat, one born from the chaos the Crew left in their wake. In order to identify and crush this new threat, the Crew is leaving their Washington DC roots behind them and moving to New York City. A new location will bring with it new challenges, but also new opportunities for a heister with a plan.A professional heister knows it takes planning, hard work and a good amount of luck in order to execute a successful heist. In PAYDAY 3 the choice is put in the hands of the players, deciding how to tackle the heist, whether you sneak or go in guns blazing, whether you let your hostages go or keep them around as pawns, whether you go at it alone or bring friends. The choices are endless and in your hands, they will vastly change how the game plays.
