Payday 3 was first announced back in 2021 by developer Starbreeze Studios and publisher Prime Matter. The franchise is, of course, one of the most popular in the co-op shooter genre, and fans have been waiting patiently to hear more about Payday 3, from the game's expected release date all the way to gameplay details, story, setting, platform availability, and much more.
In this consistently updated article, we dive into everything you need to know about Payday 3, going into every bit of news and detail we can find, so let's get started with the information heist!
Update on 16 March 2023: We've updated this article to reflect the latest 'Payday 3' information we could find.
Payday 3 Release Date Window, Platforms & Price
At the time of writing, there is no exact release date for Payday 3. However, there is a release date window of "2023". The developers noted in a FAQ that they would be announcing the precise date at "a later time."
There is some good news for console players. In terms of Payday 3 platforms, the game is being developed for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. No word if this will include last-gen consoles or be exclusive to PS5 & Xbox Series X/S. The developers explain in a FAQ:
Yes, PAYDAY 3 will be available on PlayStation and Xbox. Now that we’re developing the game in the Unreal Engine we can ensure that the PC and console versions are the same game and not separate games.
At the time of writing, it is unclear if the Payday 3 release date on PC and consoles will be the same. You can Wishlist the game on Steam right now. The developer has not confirmed the price of Payday 3 just yet.
Payday 3 Story & Setting
Payday 3's setting is New York, as confirmed by the developers. The story takes place "several years" after the original gang's reign of terror over Washington DC ended. A short story synopsis explains:
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.
A mature content warning on the game's Steam page notes that Payday 3 includes the shooting of civilians and law enforcement, with repeated displays of gun violence. There's also the use of illegal drugs, tobacco, and alcohol in "a lighthearted way."
Characters in Payday 3: Original Gang Returns
We are pleased to announce that the first character details in Payday 3 have been revealed. The original gang returns for Payday 3. While no other information is currently available, we can list the confirmed Payday 3 characters below:
- Dallas
- Hoxton
- Wolf
- Chains
What Will Payday 3's Gameplay Be Like?
At the time of writing, no gameplay for Payday 3 has been revealed. However, we do know that it will be a high-octane, co-op FPS experience featuring four players.
Players plan heists and attempt to execute them to perfection in Payday 3. The game is being built on the Unreal Engine tech, and players should earn great rewards and in-game cash for completing heists to perfection.
Payday 3 PC Specs: Minimum & Recommended
No word yet on the minimum and recommended PC system requirements (specs) for Payday 3. The developers didn't specifically state if this will be an Unreal Engine 5 game or not. We will keep you updated once PC specs become available.
That's everything we know about Payday 3 so far, from the release date window to the characters, gameplay, story details, setting, and more. We will endeavor to update this article once more information about Payday 3 becomes available.
