Payday 3 Celebrates its First Anniversary with a 2 Part Update

Starbreeze and Plaion revealed a two part update for Payday 3 to celebrate its first anniversary.

The first part will release on Sept. 16. It will include a new Heister named Houston, a new Overkill Weapon (Minigun M135), additional masks, and a set of Twitch Drops. Chapter 4, Fear and Greed, will also release with this update. The expansion is included with Gold Edition/Gold Pass owners, or can be purchased separately on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.

This expansion adds a Heist pack that includes the Stock Exchange Heist, four new masks, suits, and gloves, plus three new weapons. A variety of other mods, and cosmetics will also be added.

The second part of the Anniversary update will release sometime in Oct. No further details were revealed.

Anyone thinking about giving Payday 3 a go can find the official overview below. More information can also be found in our review.

Payday 3 Overview

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.

The Tightest Crew

The legendary Payday Crew, dreaded by the law and underworld alike, is back. Ripped from their peaceful retirement to rejoin the criminal world by a new threat, one born from the chaos the Crew left in their wake.

In order to identify and crush this new threat, the Crew is leaving their Washington DC roots behind them and moving to New York City. A new location will bring with it new challenges, but also new opportunities for a heister with a plan.

Give in to Your Greed

Give outlet to your greed and let loose in PAYDAY 3. In addition to gold, cash and jewelry and any other valuables they might come across, you’ll be able to build a sizable collection of weapons, cosmetics and accolades.

It won’t be as simple as showing up and gaining goodies. You’ll have to work hard and plan smart to get away with as much loot as possible. Gain experience, unlock new skills and gain proficiency in weapons to steadily grow your power to handle the tougher challenges.

The Art of Heisting

A professional heister knows it takes planning, hard work and a good amount of luck in order to execute a successful heist. In PAYDAY 3 the choice is put in the hands of the players, deciding how to tackle the heist, whether you sneak or go in guns blazing, whether you let your hostages go or keep them around as pawns, whether you go at it alone or bring friends. The choices are endless and in your hands, they will vastly change how the game plays.

Thrive in Co-Op

Not just anyone is worthy of standing at your side for something as important as a heist. Likewise, PAYDAY 3 is best enjoyed with close friends in mind, whether you bring them from your childhood or make them along the road.

The PAYDAY-series has always valued the bonds made through hardship and tries to reflect that in the actions and words of our heisters while in the game, and through our community while on the outside.