Is Payday 3 Out?

Payday 3, the highly anticipated first-person shooter game developed by Starbreeze Studios and published by Deep Silver, has been officially released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on September 21, 2023. The game is a sequel to Payday 2 and is the third installment in the Payday series, offering a new level of gaming experience with its engaging storyline and enhanced features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Release Time and Delay

1. When was Payday 3 released? Payday 3 was released on September 21, 2023, with specific release times for different time zones: 8am PT, 10am CT, and 11am ET.
2. Why was Payday 3 delayed? The patch for Payday 3 was originally due to launch at the start of October, but it was delayed to mid-October after Starbreeze announced that it needed some changes requiring console certification again.

Server Status and Online Requirements

3. Are Payday 3 servers down? As of the latest update, Payday 3 servers are currently up and running, although the game has experienced server issues since its launch on September 21, 2023.
4. Is Payday 3 always online? Payday 3 is an always-online game, meaning players need an internet connection to play, even in single-player mode with bots, and the servers must be operational.

Game Characters and Ages

5. How old is Dallas in Payday 3? Dallas, whose real name is Nathan Steele, is 54 years old during the events of Payday 3, and he is known for his American flag mask and his role as a chain-smoking American Mastermind.
6. How old is Houston in Payday 2? Houston, originally known as Hoxton, is a 31-year-old American and a playable character in Payday 2, known for taking on the mantle of Hoxton and wearing his mask.
7. Is Houston autistic in Payday 2? While it is not directly stated, there are hints that Houston might be autistic, given his awkward pager lines, dislike of crowds, and being very organized yet forgetful during heists.

Pricing and Availability

8. Why is Payday 3 only $40? The reason Payday 3 is priced at $40 is to make it accessible to as many community members as possible, with the game optimized to run on a wide range of machines.

Game History and Development

9. Does Payday 1 exist? Yes, Payday: The Heist is a cooperative first-person shooter developed by Overkill Software and published by Sony Online Entertainment, released on October 18, 2011, for PlayStation 3 in North America and November 2 in Europe.

Crossplay and Heists

10. Will Payday 3 have crossplay? Yes, Payday 3 supports crossplay, allowing players to play together across different platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the option to enable or disable crossplay when starting the game.
11. How many heists are there in Payday 3? There are a total of eight heists available at the release of Payday 3, each with a distinct location, objective, and challenge for players to complete.

Technical Specifications

12. How big is the Payday 3 install? The game has a file size of 46 GB, and players can preload it on Xbox, PS5, and Windows Store, but this feature is not available on Steam or EGS.

Character Ages and Backgrounds

13. Who is the youngest Payday 2 character? Joy is the youngest member of the Payday Gang at 22 years old, and she does not have her own room at the Safe House.
14. Who is the oldest Payday character? Rust is the oldest member of the Payday Gang with a known age, being 61 years old.

Game Content and Appropriateness

15. Is Payday 2 appropriate? Payday 2 contains violence, blood and gore, strong profanity, drug use, and women in suggestive poses and outfits, making it inappropriate for young players, with parents needing to be aware of the game’s content to decide if it’s suitable for their children.