PAYDAY 3 News

Jacket Character Pack Trailer + Dev Update #11

Hello heisters,

As we are preparing for Jacket to come out next week on February 3rd, there has been some key pieces that has come out on our channels. Here is a lil recap for anyone who may have missed something!

[h2]Jacket Character Pack Trailer[/h2]
Last week we released our browser game "Don't Be A Hero" and we promised that if the goal was met then we'd release the Jacket Character Pack Trailer early. And yes, you guessed it, you hit the goal! You may have already seen the trailer, but if you haven't (or want to watch it again😉) then you can do so on our YouTube channel HERE

[h2]Dev Update #11[/h2]
"This is a perfect opportunity to express satisfaction."🐔

Welcome to a special Dev Update! Learn more about the upcoming Jacket Character Pack, and also some insight into Don't Be A Hero and how it came to be from the creator himself🔨

Find the video live now on our YouTube HERE, which also comes with a blog post that goes into a few things discussed. Blog can be found HERE

[h2]Swedish Smorgasbord Co-Op Bundle[/h2]
Last week we announced the Swedish Smorgasbord Co-Op Bundle that we are hosting with our friends over at Stunlock Studios, Fatshark, and 10 Chambers.

Inspired by the iconic Swedish smorgasbord - a feast of diverse flavors to suit every taste - this sale brings together a lineup of co-op games that cate to every kind of player. Whether you're battling hordes, strategizing with friends, or exploring dark worlds, there's something here for everyone.

This is your heads up that the sale is ending on February 1st at 7 pm CET, and you have until then to also enter the giveaway for a chance to win a Steam Deck + goodies!

We look forward to seeing you play Jacket next week, and any feedback you have regarding the update!

Don't Be A Hero (Mini-game)

Don't Be A Hero, kid. Just sit there and let us do our work.
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Welcome to Don't Be a Hero, where you can play as a civilian who is caught inside a Payday heist!

The game is played fully within your browser of choice, and the scores after each game will be counted towards a goal of unlocking the Jacket Character Pack trailer early!

[h2]And in case you missed it[/h2]
We announced Jacket as the next paid character pack earlier this week in the new Dragan Files episode, found here.

We hope that you are able to unlock the trailer earlier than when we planned to release it, and are getting ready for the update on February 3rd!

So go be a hero, heisters🔨🐔

PAYDAY 3: Swedish Smorgasbord Co-Op Bundle

Inspired by the iconic Swedish smorgasbord - a feast of diverse flavors to suit every taste - this sale brings together a lineup of co-op games that cate to every kind of player. Whether you're battling hordes, strategizing with friends, or exploring dark worlds, there's something here for everyone.

That's right, we've teamed up with our friends over at Stunlock Studios, Fatshark, and 10 Chambers to bring you this feast!

In this bundle you will find:

PAYDAY 3
PAYDAY 3 is the much anticipated sequel to one of the most popular co-op shooters ever. Since its release, PAYDAY-players have been reveling in the thrill of a perfectly planned and executed heist. That's what makes PAYDAY a high-octane, co-op FPS experience without equal.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!
Warhammer: 40,000 - Darktide
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.
V Rising
Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
GTFO
GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.

Find the bundle page here: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/fatshark/sale/CO-OPSmorgasbord

[h2]Giveaway[/h2]
We are also hosting a giveaway with the bundle! Head on over to the Gleam page found HERE for a chance to win a Steam Deck OLED + goodies provided from all studios🎁

PAYDAY 3: Blog Update #39 - God fortsättning!

Happy New Year, heisters!

We've started the new year and in today's blog post we wanted you to hear directly from Almir. You can find the blog post HERE

We look forward to this coming year with you✨

Ex Starbreeze and Den of Wolves devs wish that Payday 3 was doing better

Payday 3 is still going through a tough time. Since the heist FPS sequel launched back in 2023, things have certainly improved. Successive updates from Starbreeze have fixed some of the most frustrating and criticized parts of the game, and its lifetime Steam reviews have risen from 'negative' to 'mixed.' But still, compared to the dizzying highs of Payday 2, the follow-up is struggling. Now, a new rival is on the way. Created by 10 Chambers, a studio led by former Starbreeze and Payday developers, Den of Wolves is a robbery shooter with some fresh ideas. Speaking to PCGamesN, the team shares more about its vision, while also offering insight into the status of Payday 3 itself.

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