Payday 3 - release date, trailer, and platforms

Payday 3 release date - picture of a masked criminal
Credit: Payday 3


Payday 3 release date - picture of a masked criminal
Credit: Payday 3

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Payday 3 is one of the most anticipated Steam games and the sequel to the adrenaline-fueled heist franchise is just around the corner. Spoiler alert: Payday 3 will be on PS4.

Developed by Overkill Software and published by Starbreeze Studios, Payday 3 is set to redefine the co-op first-person shooter genre with its immersive gameplay, meticulously designed heists, and a vast array of customization options for the perfect criminal mastermind experience.

Continue reading this article to know more about the Payday 3 release date, trailer, and platforms.

Payday 3 release date

For early access players, Payday 3 is launching on 18th September at 08:00 PDT. A full launch will follow on 21 September, at the same time. In Europe, that will translate into an early access launch at 17:00 CEST on the 18th September.

Starbreeze Studios has also emphasized that the original Payday gang will return - complete with their antics, mannerisms, skills, and iconic masks. Also, the heists and chaos will take place in the busy city of New York.

Moreover, Payday 3 will cover all interesting modern tropes like cryptocurrency, politics, surveillance, and even the Dark Web. Surely, Payday 3 is going towards a deeper, darker narrative.

Payday 3 platforms

Payday 3 will be released on multiple platforms, allowing many players to enjoy the game.

Here are the platforms where you can play Payday 3:

  • PC
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Xbox One

As of this writing, there's still no confirmation if Payday 3 will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Perhaps this might change in a few weeks prior to Payday 3's global release.

Payday 3 trailer

Payday 3's trailer revealed the thrill of the heist and the possible chaos that might occur in the game. The trailer also showed the fluidity and performance of Payday 3.

Check out Payday 3's trailer below:

The trailer can make any Payday fan excited. However, only time can really tell if Payday 3 will deliver the best features that players have been waiting for.

Payday 3 features

Payday 3 will feature much faster gameplay than previous games in the series, along now you are able to slide under enemies to get away from gunfire. It's fitting to say that the game will improve the core concepts of Payday 2. Players are thrilled to experience more heists and deeper character customization.

Additionally, players can expect more challenges and in-game rewards. The whole franchise of Payday is all about intrinsic rewards, and it's very likely for Payday 3 to follow such a pattern.

Combat will also be more exciting. As shown in the trailer, players can now use a diverse array of weapons and explosives. Perhaps a simple heist can erupt in a full-blown cop chase.

For more information, don't forget to visit Payday 3's Twitter account and official Steam page.

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