Payday 3 Anniversary Update Part 2 Releases October 30

Plaion and Starbreeze AB revealed Payday 3‘s anniversary update part 2 will release on Oct. 30.

This update includes a number of improvements, and more importantly, free content. These include special Halloween items, improvement UI, cross-platform VoIP and text improvements, and the ability to kick someone from your lobby.

Payday 3 Anniversary Update Part 2

Free Updates:

PAYDAY 3 Anniversary Update: Part 2 gives players a powerful lineup of free improvements and features ensuring the heisting experience is more immersive than ever before, including:

New masks: Get spooky with a new Halloween mask or freshen up your heisting attire with two new Masks of the Week.

Server browser: The much sought-after server browser returns. Pick freely with or without filters and dive straight into the action with the perfect crew.  

Cross-platform VoIP and text chat: Communication is key to any successful heist. Whether it’s the panicked cries of your team being gunned down, the sweet sound of coordination, or the heroic rescue, you’ll hear it all.

UI update: PAYDAY 3 now has a revamped UI to complement the brand-new content and features released in the past year. 

Lobby kick: Manage your lobby and control exactly who you want in your heist.

Twitch drops: Watch PAYDAY 3 streams on Twitch to receive in-game cosmetics for free.

Along with this, Payday 3 Year 1 Edition will also be available. This version includes all four major DLC bundles, plus a number of cosmetics. It will be available for free to those who own the Gold Edition, and available as a free separate purchase.

More information about Payday 3 can be found below, with a deeper look being found in our review of the base game, and first expansion.

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.