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Payday 3 Year 1 Edition is Now Available

Payday 3 Year 1 Edition is Now Available

It features the base game alongside its first year of content, including all DLC packs, cosmetics, weapons, and free updates in one bundle.

Payday 3 Solo Mode Beta Arrives on June 27th

Payday 3 Solo Mode Beta Arrives on June 27th

Offline mode will still come later this year, but the Solo Mode Beta will allow players to bypass matchmaking when it launches.

Syndicate is One of the Best Games I Have Played in Recent Memory

Syndicate is One of the Best Games I Have Played in Recent Memory

Starbreeze Studios' Syndicate was a commercial failure, but the experience of playing it tells a completely different story.

The Fall of Payday 3

The Fall of Payday 3

From a hyped sequel to a title that barely averages 1,000 players daily on Steam - how did Payday 3 fall so far in such a short period?

Payday 3 Developer Starbreeze Appoints New Interim CEO

Payday 3 Developer Starbreeze Appoints New Interim CEO

Former Focus Home Interactive CEO Juergen Goeldner will act as interim CEO until the Board finds a permanent replacement.

Payday 3 – Update 1.1.1 is Live, Adds Rotating Security Modifiers for Tougher Heists

Payday 3 – Update 1.1.1 is Live, Adds Rotating Security Modifiers for Tougher Heists

The quality-of-life patch offers 300 bug fixes and improvements, alongside a unique weapon charm for Cook Off on Overkill difficulty.

Payday 3’s 2024 Plans Include Offline Mode, Infamy Improvements, New Features, and More

Payday 3’s 2024 Plans Include Offline Mode, Infamy Improvements, New Features, and More

Starbreeze Studios has revealed its plans for upcoming updates and improvements coming to the co-op shooter throughout this year.

Payday 3 is Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Expected – Starbreeze

Payday 3 is Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Expected – Starbreeze

"Our biggest focus and absolute priority, both during and after the quarter, are the efforts needed to ensure that the game lives up to expectations," says Starbreeze CEO Tobias Sjögren.

Payday 3 Team is “Well Aware” of Player Dissatisfaction; Will Discuss Improvements in February

Payday 3 Team is “Well Aware” of Player Dissatisfaction; Will Discuss Improvements in February

Starbreeze wants to "shape the game into the heisting experience you expect from a Payday sequel in both the short and long term."

Payday 3: Syntax Error DLC is Out Now

Payday 3: Syntax Error DLC is Out Now

The gang ventures to Scry Digital and goes up against a dangerous AI. A new Weapon Pack and Tailor Pack is also available.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake Will be Announced Soon – Rumour

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake Will be Announced Soon – Rumour

505 Games will once again publish the rumoured remake, which will allegedly be announced imminently, potentially at The Game Awards.

Payday 3 Developer Confirms Only One Player Needs to Own DLC for Others to Play

Payday 3 Developer Confirms Only One Player Needs to Own DLC for Others to Play

Similar to Payday 2, if you don't own the DLC and join the lobby of someone who does, you can play the new heist for free.

Payday 3 – Update 1.0.2 Buffs AI Crew Mate Health, Adds Recommended Challenges and More

Payday 3 – Update 1.0.2 Buffs AI Crew Mate Health, Adds Recommended Challenges and More

Crashes are fixed, and Xbox Series S performance is improved, but you can no longer earn XP fast in the 99 boxes heist.

Payday 3 Legacy Heists Are Now Live, New Trailer Released

Payday 3 Legacy Heists Are Now Live, New Trailer Released

Turbid Station and Cook Off from Payday 2 have been reimagined. There's also a new Skill Line, preset weapon, mask, and more.

Payday 3 – New Transporter Skill Line and Interaction Animations Detailed

Payday 3 – New Transporter Skill Line and Interaction Animations Detailed

Transporter Skills allow for carrying two bags, negating movement penalties when lifting objects or bodies, throwing bags farther and more.

Payday 3 Developer Details Upcoming Legacy Heists

Payday 3 Developer Details Upcoming Legacy Heists

Cook Off and Turbid Station are receiving some changes to add depth and align them with the sequel's gameplay mechanics.

Payday 3’s Initial Sales Exceeded Starbreeze’s Expectations, but Slowed Down Afterward Due to Launch Issues

Payday 3’s Initial Sales Exceeded Starbreeze’s Expectations, but Slowed Down Afterward Due to Launch Issues

However, the developer says it's confident that sales will pick up again as the game gets more updates as part of its live service plans.

Payday 3 is Performing “Below Management Expectations” – Embracer Group

Payday 3 is Performing “Below Management Expectations” – Embracer Group

The company says this is "due to a softer launch where an unforeseen error relating to external matchmaking software impacted the experience for gamers."

A Look at Payday’s Meteoric Rise and its Current Slump

A Look at Payday’s Meteoric Rise and its Current Slump

A look at how the Payday franchise had its meteoric rise, and how, with Payday 3, it's fallen from grace.

Payday 3 Free Update Coming in November, Adds 2 Legacy Heists and Infamy Points as Payouts

Payday 3 Free Update Coming in November, Adds 2 Legacy Heists and Infamy Points as Payouts

Cook Off and Murky Station from Payday 2 are coming to the sequel. There will also be a new Skill Line and over 200 bug fixes.