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PAYDAY 3 CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY WITH A TWO-PART UPDATE

Part 1 releases on September 16, Part 2 will follow in October

17:00 CEST 3 SEPTEMBER 2024: To celebrate its first anniversary, PAYDAY 3 has prepared a two-part update bringing more content to the game. Part 1 will release on September 16; Part 2 will follow in October.  

PAYDAY 3 Anniversary Update Part 1 is packed with thrilling new content that will elevate your criminal escapades to new heights. Mark your calendars for this update on September 16 and infiltrate one of the most secure financial hubs in the world!  

Anniversary Update Part 1 Overview 
The countdown to the PAYDAY 3 Anniversary Update Part 1 has begun! This update introduces Chapter 4 - Fear and Greed, the latest DLC in the Year One Roadmap. Gold Edition and Gold Pass owners of PAYDAY 3 will have access to this expansion, which will also be available for purchase separately on PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 5. The Fear & Greed expansion includes: 

  • The Heist Pack: which includes the Stock Exchange Heist 

  • The Weapon Pack with 3 new weapons, new mods and cosmetics 

  • The Tailor Pack with 4 new masks, 4 new suits and 4 new pairs of gloves  

Are you ready to play the market and rake in the cash? Check out the Date Announcement teaser trailer here: https://youtu.be/YoH4I8D1bWM 

PAYDAY 3 Anniversary Update Part 1 comes also with free content available for all players including: 

  • New Heister (Houston): after being rescued from the Courthouse, Houston will become a playable heister 

  • New Overkill Weapon (Minigun M135) 

  • New masks 

  • New Twitch Drops  

Don't miss out on the action. PAYDAY 3 is set to deliver an unforgettable heisting experience with the Anniversary Update Part 1 on September 16. Keep your masks handy and your weapons loaded—the perfect heist is just around the corner! 

For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: www.paydaythegame.com 

NOTES TO EDITORS: 

Latest assets can be found here: https://press.plaion.com/Payday-3 

Title: PAYDAY 3 
Platform: PC, Xbox, PlayStation 
Genre: Fantasy, co-op shooter, live ops 
Developer: Starbreeze AB 
Publisher: Deep Silver / PLAION 
Release Date: Out now  

About Starbreeze AB 

Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit starbreeze.com  

About Deep Silver
Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance.
 
For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
 
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.
 
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.