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Bold Move | Payday 3 is leaving Game Pass just as it started getting good and it doesn't make sense

If you've been hearing that now is a good time to jump into Payday 3, you sadly have one fewer, major avenue of accessing the game.

Sept. 4, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Baby Steps? | Payday 3 is finally getting an offline mode... that you need to be online to access

Payday 3's long-awaited offline mode is close, but it's not going to work the way you expect it to - for now, at least.

June 25, 2024 Sherif Saed

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2 PAY 2 DAY | As Payday 3 players flock to its predecessor, its latest patch promises over 300 fixes

Plus, a small look at what's next.

March 4, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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CALL IT A COMEBACK | Payday 3 devs know the heist game is underperforming, but are determined to bring players back

The shooter has struggled since it launched.

Feb. 15, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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GOING LOUD | "They can turn it around" – Den of Wolves (and ex-Payday) developers discuss Payday 3's shaky launch

As 10 Chambers moves to develop a brand new heist game, we dig into its devs' thoughts on an obvious competitor.

Dec. 12, 2023 Connor Makar

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FIGHTING TIME | Evo Japan features 2024's most anticipated fighting games

Under Night In-Birth and Granblue Fantasy Versus come with their new versions alongside fan favourites.

Dec. 1, 2023 Connor Makar

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GET PAID | Payday 3 free Legacy Heists update out now, includes a new skill line, and more

Comes with over 200 additional bug fixes and improvements.

Nov. 30, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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PATCH ONE | Payday 3's oft-delayed first patch is out to make your heisting a smoother experience

Out now for all platforms.

Nov. 3, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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PLAYER NUMBER HEIST | If you can believe it, Payday 2 has over 10x more players than Payday 3 on Steam

Interest in Payday 3 has seemingly evaporated just one month after launch.

Oct. 25, 2023 Sherif Saed

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IT NEVER ENDS | Payday 3 can't catch a break as latest patch gets a delay

The patch should arrive some time mid-October.

Oct. 8, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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BUT IT'LL TAKE TIME | Payday 3 dev turns its sights to progression, now that servers have been fixed

After saying that it has no plans to tweak Payday 3's progression system, developer Starbreeze has promised to make changes to it after all.

Oct. 4, 2023 Sherif Saed

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PAYOFF | As Payday 3 hits 3 million players, its matchmaking woes appear to be over

Better late than never!

Oct. 2, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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OUT-HEISTED | Payday 3 may get offline mode for solo play, as dev explains server issues

Payday 3's rocky launch has prompted a few changes at developer Starbreeze.

Sept. 27, 2023 Sherif Saed

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NO HEISTING ALLOWED | Payday 3 servers continue to be a mess, even after matchmaking fixes

The launch of Payday 3 has not been the most stable, even after things were seemingly about to get better.

Sept. 25, 2023 Sherif Saed

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SAY GOOD KNIGHT | Payday 3 and 2022's biggest disappointment are the next Xbox Game Pass headliners this September

Plus, you can already play Lies of P right now.

Sept. 19, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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More Like Denu-no | Payday 3 gives controversial Denuvo the boot less than a week from release

A welcome bit of news for PC players.

Sept. 17, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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THIS HEAT | Payday 3 is ready and waiting to steal all the new Starfield Xbox Game Pass users

Almir Listo, global brand director and head of community at Starbreeze Entertainment, knows exactly how to build Payday 3 up from the foundations of Payday 2.

Sept. 11, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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JOY IS BACK | Meet the newest members of the Payday 3 gang: Pearl and Joy

A roadmap featuring post-launch content was also shared.

Sept. 7, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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BREAK THE BANK | Payday 3 open Technical Beta to test servers ahead of release and it kicks off this weekend

Your chance to try it out ahead of time.

Sept. 5, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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GUN RUNNER | Ice T announces Payday 3 heist mission during Gamescom Opening Night Live

Now you can shoot guns and do crimes, just like your favorite frozen freestyler

Aug. 22, 2023 Connor Makar

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CRIMEWAVE | Get a sneak peek at Payday 3 in the upcoming closed beta

The original gang heists onto Steam and Xbox in August.

July 27, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Criminal Behaviour | Payday 3 has an always-online connection, much to fans dismay

The game is due out this September.

July 16, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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DIFFICULTY TWEAK | Uh Oh. New Payday 3 gameplay has leaked online

One content creator slipped up, and now we get to enjoy some lush uncut footage.

July 4, 2023 Connor Makar

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CRUEL INTENTIONS | Payday 3's biggest gameplay additions want you to be cruel to civilians and hostages

It looks like Payday 3 will offer players more options when it comes to dealing with civilians and cops, if you can stomach the implications.

June 16, 2023 Sherif Saed

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PAYDAY IN SEPTEMBER | Payday 3 gameplay debut is... very Payday, and it's coming out soon

Payday 3 has delivered an action-packed new trailer, and a release date.

June 11, 2023 Sherif Saed

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Long Time Coming | Payday 3 gets a short but sweet teaser trailer promising gameplay is coming this summer

Better than nothing!

May 8, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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WELCOME, INSECT | System Shock remake delayed to May 30 for PC, indefinitely for consoles

SHODAN’s return is imminent.

March 15, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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TIGHTEST CREW EVER | Payday studio working with production company to develop story for film or TV based on the heist shooter

Taking Chains, Dallas, Hoxton, and Wolf to another medium.

Feb. 18, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Embrace the mid | It’s a great week to be a fan of middling, very enjoyable action games

This is a special week for fans of games no one makes anymore, the sort you can have strong feelings about.

Nov. 22, 2022 Sherif Saed

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SHODAN WHAT YOU GOT | 6 years later, it looks like the System Shock remake was worth the wait

I’m as shocked as you, but after all this time it turns out the System Shock remake has been worth the wait after all.

Aug. 31, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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the gloom | Upcoming horror game, The Chant, will only release on PC and next-gen consoles

The Chant will no longer be releasing on PS4 or Xbox One.

May 19, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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crossfire lately | Crossfire: Legion, the new RTS from Homeworld devs, hits Early Access this spring

One of last year's low-key big reveals gets new details.

Jan. 18, 2022 Sherif Saed

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STARFIELD & FRIENDS | VG247's most anticipated games of 2022

From Elden Ring to Starfield, it’s a massive year for new games across PC and console – but what is the VG247 team looking forward to the most?

Jan. 7, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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gangs of new york | Payday 3 is set in New York, stars the original gang

Starbreeze Entertainment has finally lifted the lid on Payday 3, giving us our first proper information about what we can expect from the game.

Oct. 24, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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