When is the Payday 3 release date? Do you know the saying ‘crime pays’? Well, so does patience. It’s been a very long time since we got an all-new title in the Payday franchise, but the Payday 3 release date is in sight. After Payday developer Starbreeze finally dug itself out of a financial hole by signing a co-publishing deal with Prime Matter, Payday 3’s future was secured.
With there being such a big gap between the excellent Payday 2 and the new game – plus all of that financial turmoil with the game’s developer – there are plenty of questions swirling about this game. When is Payday 3 coming out, what will it be like, and what platforms will I be able to play it on? Well, you can find out lots more exciting information in our Payday 3 preview if you just can’t wait.
Payday 3 release date
The Payday 3 release date is Thursday, September 21, 2023, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The date was confirmed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and will launch on Game Pass on the same day.
However, if you’re on Xbox Series X|S or PC, you can play early by trying your luck at getting access to the Payday 3 beta. Unlike most betas, you don’t get access by pre-ordering the game, so make sure to try and get a code before it starts.
This was originally leaked from well-known dataminer ‘Aggiornamenti Lumia’. This follows an initial 2023 window that was announced in the New Year’s Day reveal trailer for Payday 3, which teased the co-op action we can expect. You can watch that teaser below:
Payday 3 story
We don’t know much about the story of Payday 3, but it does take place several years after the crew’s reign over Washington DC ended. After coming out of early retirement they assemble once again to deal with a new threat.
Payday 3 gameplay
Payday 3 has a full dedicated trailer which is incredibly impressive, and shows off the enhanced gunplay, movement, and new weapons. For example, the game looks much faster and you can now slide. You can see it on offer.
So, even if you’ve played Payday 2 for hundreds of hours, Payday 3 ups the ante in nearly every way. Not only that, but there will of course be new maps and scenarios to use your new tools in, giving us lots to look forward to.
You’ll have to wait a while before the Payday 3 release date finally rolls around. To kill the time, why not check out the best PS5 games or the best Xbox Series X games to play right now? Or, if you want more co-op action, our lists of the best Xbox co-op games and best PS5 co-op games should have you covered.
