How long does it take to 100% PAYDAY 2?

To 100% complete PAYDAY 2, a gamer can expect to spend around 493 hours, which includes completing all heists, achievements, and missions at the highest level of difficulty. This time frame allows players to experience all aspects of the game, including the Infamous level, which requires a significant amount of XP to reach.

Understanding the Game’s Requirements

To reach the Infamous level, players need to accumulate a substantial amount of XP, with the amount required ranging from 900 XP (level 0 to 1) to 1,000,000 XP (level 99 to 100), totaling over 23 million XP.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. How much XP does it take to go from 0 to 100 in PAYDAY 2? The amount of XP needed ranges from 900 XP (level 0 to 1) to 1,000,000 XP (level 99 to 100), with a total of over 23 million XP required to reach level 100.
2. How long does it take to complete all PAYDAY 2 achievements? The estimated time to complete all 43 PAYDAY 2 achievements is 60-80 hours, based on the modal completion time from 55 TrueAchievements members.
3. Can you finish PAYDAY 2 solo? Yes, it is possible to complete PAYDAY 2 solo, with some players reporting that they were able to do it easily on their first attempt.

Game Progression

4. What is the hardest mission in PAYDAY 2? The hardest mission in Payday 2 is generally considered to be the “Death Wish” difficulty level of the “Big Bank” heist.
5. What is the biggest XP in PAYDAY 2? The best heists for XP in Payday 2 include Cook Off, Hoxton Breakout, Election Day, Diamond Store, and Four Stores.
6. What PAYDAY 2 mission gives the most XP? Hoxton Breakout is indeed the mission that gives the most EXP, but many players consider Shadow Raid to be the best in terms of exp/time.

Game Mechanics

7. What is the fastest job in PAYDAY 2? The Jewelry Store is a one-day heist in PAYDAY 2 and is notable for being the fastest heist to speedrun.
8. What is PAYDAY 2 endgame? The endgame in PAYDAY 2 features single-player or up to 4-player co-op action, with 7 playable heists and various achievements.
9. How hard is overkill PAYDAY 2? Overkill is the second hardest difficulty in PAYDAY: The Heist, recommended for players who are comfortable with the game.

Skills and Progression

10. Can you max out all skills in PAYDAY 2? You can max all the perk decks, but you cannot use them all at the same time, and you’re limited to one for your active skill set.
11. How do you grind skill points in PAYDAY 2? Skill points can only be gained by leveling up your character, with one skill point earned per level and two additional skill points every 10 levels.
12. Is there a level cap in PAYDAY 2? The current level cap is 100, with a total of 120 skill points available, but the new infamy update increases the level cap to 600.

Game Content

13. Will there be a PAYDAY 3? Yes, PAYDAY 3 was released on September 21, 2023, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
14. What is the scariest enemy in PAYDAY 2? The festive Cloakers can be considered more dangerous than their non-festive counterparts due to their near-silent charging sound.
15. How do you get the secret in PAYDAY 2? To get the secret, players need to complete a specific sequence of actions, including grabbing the Mayan gold and placing it in a designated spot, and then grabbing bars and placing them in slots on the floor.