The bank robber shooter will be released on September 21. When exactly you can play, whether there is a preload and who can start earlier, you can find out here.
It’s the (most anticipated shooter on Steam): From September 21, players from all over the world may once again try their hand at virtual bank robberies in Payday 3 . If you are in a hurry, you can also use the preload or pre-order to play a few days earlier. You can find out everything you need to know here.
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All about Release, Early Access and Preload
Release: What time will Payday 3 be released?
Payday 3 will be released on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 5:00 pm German time The game will be available on PC on the Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store, as well as on Steam. It will also be released for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Preload: Can I pre-download the game?
Yes, there is a preload available to almost all players who purchase Payday 3. Copies of the game purchased through Steam or the Epic Games Store are excluded. It has not yet been communicated when the preload will start.
Download: How much do I need to download?
On the consoles, the download size is about 46 gigabytes, similar will also apply to the PC version. As expected, Payday 3 is thus somewhat smaller than some open-world giants or glossy shooters.
Early Access: Who can get started and when?
Early Access is available to all players who pre-order either the Silver or Gold edition of Payday 3 Pre-ordering the standard edition does not entitle you to Early Access. Go ahead with early access on Monday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Versions: What are the differences?
In addition to Early Access, there are of course other differences between the three available editions of Payday 3:
- Standard Edition: Only the base game, no Early Access.
- Silver Edition: Season Pass for six months (includes 2 heists plus additional clothing and weapons), Early Access access, and the Dark Sterling mask.
- Gold Edition: Season Pass for one year (includes 4 heists plus additional clothing and weapons), access to Early Access, plus the Golden Slate gloves, Skull of Liberty mask, and the Dark Sterling mask
When you pre-order, you will also get the outfit Trifecta Lootbag
, consisting of clothes, gloves, and mask.
Will you play Payday 3 right at release, or even in Early Access? Have previews or maybe even playing the recently available free beta convinced you of the heist shooter? Or are you still skeptical whether the new Payday will be as good as its predecessor? Feel free to write it to us in the comments!
