Is Payday 2 Set Before Left 4 Dead?
Payday 2 is not directly connected to the Left 4 Dead timeline, and it is not considered a prequel to the game. The Payday: The Heist – No Mercy level is often mistakenly believed to be a prequel to Left 4 Dead, but Valve has clarified that this is not the case, stating that the crossover content is not canon to the Left 4 Dead series.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Does Payday 2 take place before Left 4 Dead?: No, Payday 2 is not set before Left 4 Dead, and the games do not share a direct timeline.
- Is Payday 2 a prequel to Left 4 Dead?: No, Payday 2 is not a prequel to Left 4 Dead, and the games are separate entities with their own unique storylines.
- Do Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 take place at the same time?: No, Left 4 Dead 2 takes place one week after the events of the first game, but features a new group of survivors.
Payday 2 Questions
- Where does Payday 2 take place?: Payday 2 takes place in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, where the Payday gang attempts to perform a series of heists.
- Is Payday 2 connected to John Wick?: Yes, John Wick appears in Payday 2 as part of a cross-promotion deal with Lionsgate Studios.
- Is Payday 2 a sequel?: Yes, Payday 2 is a sequel to the original Payday: The Heist game, and features improved gameplay and graphics.
Left 4 Dead Questions
- What year does Left 4 Dead take place?: Left 4 Dead takes place in October 2009, as indicated by memorial walls and other in-game elements.
- Is Left 4 Dead 2 a prequel?: No, Left 4 Dead 2 is not a prequel, but rather a sequel to the first game, featuring a new group of survivors.
- Are the survivors in Left 4 Dead immune?: The survivors in Left 4 Dead are immune to the infection, but may still be carriers of the virus.
Crossover and Canon Questions
- Is Payday 2 canon in Left 4 Dead?: No, Payday 2 is not considered canon in the Left 4 Dead universe, and the games do not share a common storyline.
- Does Payday 2 take place in the same universe as Left 4 Dead?: No, Payday 2 does not take place in the same universe as Left 4 Dead, and the games are separate entities with their own unique storylines.
- Can Payday 2 be considered a part of the Left 4 Dead storyline?: No, Payday 2 cannot be considered part of the Left 4 Dead storyline, as it is not canon and features a separate narrative.
Sequel and Future Questions
- Will there ever be a Left 4 Dead 3?: No, Valve has stated that there are no plans to develop Left 4 Dead 3, and the series is considered inactive.
- Is Payday 3 happening?: Yes, Payday 3 was released on September 21, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, featuring improved gameplay and graphics.
- Where will Payday 3 take place?: Payday 3 will take place mainly in New York, featuring a new setting and storyline for the Payday series.