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We finally got a teaser regarding Payday 3's release date, months after the last announcement. As such, we will be taking a look at Payday 3's release date, gameplay, and story.
Payday 3 Release Date: September 21, 2023
Payday 3 will come out on September 21, 2023. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The recently concluded Xbox Games Showcase gave us our first gameplay trailer for the game (embedded above). While the game has quite a few similarities with its predecessors, it still brings a lot of new things to the table. This includes improved graphics, updated gameplay features, and more.
The game has undergone two technical betas to stress test the game. Thankfully, these stress test betas were a resounding success, so players can expect the game to do well in terms of server load and the like.
Additionally, players can pre-order the game now. There are three versions of the game available: Standard, Silver, and Gold.
- Standard Edition ($39.99)
- Payday 3 base game
- Venomous Verdigris Mask
- Cotton Stripes Gloves
- Obsidian Glitz Suit
- Silver Edition ($69.99)
- Payday 3 base game
- Venomous Verdigris Mask
- Cotton Stripes Gloves
- Obsidian Glitz Suit
- Dark Sterling Mask
- Silver Season Pass
- 3-day early access
- Gold Edition ($89.99)
- Payday 3 base game
- Venomous Verdigris Mask
- Cotton Stripes Gloves
- Obsidian Glitz Suit
- Dark Sterling Mask
- Skull of Liberty Mask
- Gold Slate Gloves
- Gold Season Pass
- 3-day early access
The Venomous Verdigris Mask, Cotton Stripes Gloves, and Obsidian Glitz Suit (also known as the Trifecta Lootbag) are all pre-order bonuses. As such, players will have to buy the game before the game's release date of September 21, 2023, if they want those items. Buying the game after said date will no longer allow players to get those items from buying the game. It's also important to note that buying the Silver, Gold, or Collector's edition of the game will not give you access to the closed beta.
Payday 3 Gameplay
Payday 3, like its predecessors, is a multiplayer first-person shooter. Players take control of a member of the crew and take part in various heists. The heists vary in objectives, ranging from stealing things (cash, drugs, cars, important documents), to making drugs or even taking down a high-value target. Of course, this is based on the previous game, so there may be some differences. What is sure, of course, is that these heists will pit you against the law.
The enemies will have similarities to the previous games. Players will have to fight lightly armed police officers, to more equipped SWAT members. The infamous Cloakers even make a return, with their distinctive sound queue. Of course, to fight these enemies, you will need weapons of your own. This game will likely have a progression system, with players unlocking better weapons the more they play. This includes machine guns, grenade launchers, and more. Not only that, but players will also get access to better equipment, such as C4, turrets, and more.
There is also a perk system that gives your character some passive or active skills. This is an important part of Payday, as your perks and skills, as well as your equipment, dictate your playstyle. You can choose to only bring light armor, stealth skills, and suppressed weapons to finish your missions quietly. You can also bring heavy armor and large guns to finish your mission in a very loud way. The choice is yours.
Payday 3 Story
Payday 3 happens years after the events of the second game, long after their exploits in Washington DC. The Payday Gang is now back together, this time to face a threat that forced them out of their early retirement.
That's all the details we have for Payday 3, including its release date, gameplay, and story. Check out our gaming news articles for the latest in gaming news from us.
