Payday 3
News, coverage and analysis tracking Payday 3 across the outlets.
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A huge Payday 2 engine upgrade is coming with an open beta on 30th JuneSidetrack Games is upgrading Payday 2 to the Diesel 3.0 engine, bringing performance improvements, a smaller install size, and 64-bit support. An open beta for this update will run from June 30th to the end of July. Starbreeze Studios continues development on Payday 3, while Sidetrack Games, formerly the MUG Team, has taken over the ongoing care of Payday 2.
Payday 2's next update is "a massive undertaking" to modernize the FPS, stop crashes, and cut its install size by 60%Sidetrack Games is preparing a massive overhaul for Payday 2, including a move to a 64-bit engine called Diesel 3.0. This update aims to stop crashes, improve general performance, and reduce the game's install size by 63%, from 86 GB to 32 GB. An open beta for the engine upgrade is scheduled to begin on June 30.- Evening PatchesStarbreeze Studios released Update 3.6 for PAYDAY 3, detailing the changes and fixes included in the latest patch. The update addresses various aspects of the game, aiming to improve player experience.
As its much newer sequel struggles, the 13-year-old Payday 2 is getting a 'massive engine upgrade' that improves performance and cuts the install size in halfStarbreeze Studios and Sidetrack Games are releasing a major engine upgrade for the 13-year-old game Payday 2. This update will port the game to a 64-bit architecture, upgrade to DirectX 11 rendering, and reduce the install size by more than half, improving performance and stability. A public beta for the engine overhaul is scheduled to begin on June 30.
Somehow this Payday 3 alternative is still getting massive free updates three years after releaseCrime Boss: Rockay City, a co-op heist shooter, is continuing to receive significant free updates three years after its initial release. The latest 'Version 2.0' update introduces a new linear story campaign, two new heists, and incorporates content from previous expansions. Ingame Studios has teased that more content is planned, suggesting the game's narrative is not yet complete.
PUBG partners with PAYDAY for a new heist game modePUBG: Battlegrounds has introduced a limited-time PvE heist mode in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment, inspired by the Payday franchise. This co-op experience allows up to four players to infiltrate locations, steal loot, and fight off security waves, featuring distinct player classes and unlockable skills. The mode is available on PC and consoles until mid-June.- PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS LAUNCHES “PAYDAY” CO-OP HEIST MODE IN COLLABORATION WITH STARBREEZE ENTERTAINMENTPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a new limited-time PvE mode called "PAYDAY," developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. This four-player co-op experience, available on PC and consoles, features class-based gameplay and heist missions inspired by the PAYDAY franchise. The update also includes a new Event Pass with PAYDAY-themed cosmetics.
- Engagement RingThe game S&box generated nearly $1 million on its launch day, despite experiencing issues that developers are actively addressing. Separately, Starbreeze Studios has not yet declared its financial results for Payday 3.
Starbreeze hasn't declared Payday 3 dead yet, but it's launching yet another spin-off this year—this…Starbreeze has announced a new partnership with Gamefam to develop a new Payday game for Roblox, set to launch later this year. This marks the second Payday experience on the platform, following Notoriety: A Payday Experience. The studio assures that these external projects do not mean Payday 3 is abandoned, but rather that they are licensed to external studios.
Starbreeze to develop a second Payday experience in RobloxStarbreeze Entertainment is partnering with Gamefam to develop a second Payday experience on the Roblox platform. This new collaboration aims to offer players a distinct entry point into the Payday universe, building on the success of the first Roblox experience, 'Notoriety: A Payday Experience.' The company views Roblox as an increasingly important platform for engaging with its fanbase.
PAYDAY 3 Update 3.4 Brings Reworked Heist and Long-Awaited Bot ImprovementsStarbreeze Studios has released Update 3.4 for PAYDAY 3, introducing a reworked 'No Rest for the Wicked' heist and significant improvements to AI bots, including their ability to pick up bags. This update addresses long-standing player feedback and marks another step in the game's post-launch recovery following a rocky debut. The patch also includes new cosmetic items and gameplay additions like a garbage truck.
Biggest Game Releases of April 2026This article highlights upcoming game releases scheduled for April 2026, including Crimson Desert, Saros, and the official Ken Shiro reveal trailer for Fist of the North Star. It also touches on gameplay overviews for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and PAYDAY: Aces High, alongside mentions of Pokemon Champions and Zero Parades.- Nytt Payday släpps i år – till VRA new virtual reality iteration of the bank-robbing game Payday, titled Payday: Aces High, is set to release in the third quarter of 2024 for Steam VR and Meta Quest. The game will feature up to four players in co-op, with different character archetypes focusing on stealth, gadgets, power, or strategy. This VR entry follows the legacy of Payday: The Heist and Payday 2, as Payday 3 has seen significantly lower player counts.
There's a new Payday game coming later this year, and it's VRStarbreeze Studios has announced Payday: Aces High, a new co-op heist game built specifically for virtual reality, set to launch in Q3 2026 for Meta Quest and SteamVR headsets. Developed by Fast Travel Games, this VR title aims to bring the signature chaos of the Payday franchise to an immersive format, despite ongoing challenges with Payday 3 and recent layoffs at Starbreeze.
Starbreeze's Payday-focused future starts with a co-developed VR gameStarbreeze Studios is expanding the Payday franchise with Payday Aces High, a co-developed VR title with Fast Travel Games launching this year for Meta Quest and SteamVR. Despite middling results from Payday 3, the company remains focused on the crime heist series, with Payday Aces High being the first of several planned expansions. The VR game will feature new heisters and VR-specific mechanics, with cross-platform play between Meta Quest and SteamVR players.
The Newest Payday Game Is Unexpected, And I Hope It's Better Than Payday 3Starbreeze Entertainment has announced Payday: Aces High, a new four-player co-op heist game for virtual reality platforms Meta Quest and SteamVR, developed by Fast Travel Games. This announcement follows the disappointing launch of Payday 3 and aims to rebuild goodwill for the franchise. The VR title is described as a true Payday experience built from the ground up for its medium.
Starbreeze lands new partner to adapt Payday series for film and TVStarbreeze Entertainment has partnered with VICE Studios to develop film and television adaptations of its Payday series, aiming to expand the franchise into new entertainment formats. CEO Adolf Kristjansson stated the goal is to grow Payday into a full entertainment platform. This announcement comes as Payday 3 has underperformed expectations since its September 2023 launch, while Payday 2 continues to perform well.
Vice Plots Payday Movie and TV Projects as Part of New Partnership With Starbreeze - IGNVice Studios has acquired the film and television rights to the Payday franchise and partnered with Starbreeze Entertainment to develop movie and TV projects based on the game series. This move aims to expand the Payday universe beyond video games, with current CEO Adolf Kristjansson stating the goal is to grow Payday into a full entertainment platform. Despite the announcement, Payday 3 has struggled with player counts since its launch.
Payday Movie And TV Show Deal Announced, AgainStarbreeze has announced a new partnership with Vice Studios to adapt the Payday game series into film and television. This deal aims to expand Payday into a broader entertainment platform, leveraging the franchise's existing mythology. Starbreeze retains full ownership of the Payday intellectual property.