Payday 3 is about to be released for the PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Read on to learn when you can play it and what pre-order bonuses you could avail.
Payday 3 Release Date and Time
Releases September 21, 2023
According to the game’s store pages on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, Payday 3 will be released on September 21, 2023. The PlayStation Store, in particular, provides a specific time for its release, which would place its release time at:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EST) | September 21, 11:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | September 21, 8:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | September 21, 4:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | September 22, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | September 22, 1:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | September 21, 11:00 p.m. |
| Japan | September 22, 12:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | September 21, 11:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | September 21, 5:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | September 21, 12:00 p.m. |
Early Access Release Times
Purchasing the Silver and Gold editions will allow the buyer to play PAYDAY 3 earlier by three days. The adjusted times are as follows:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EST) | September 18, 11:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | September 18, 8:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | September 18, 4:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | September 19, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | September 19, 1:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | September 18, 11:00 p.m. |
| Japan | September 19, 12:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | September 18, 11:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | September 18, 5:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | September 18, 12:00 p.m. |
Everything We Know About Payday 3
Payday 3 Story Plot
The story of Payday 3 takes place several years after the original Payday gang’s reign of terror in New York. Due to the emergence of a new threat to their lives, the group decides to step back out of their early retirement and get back to crime.
Payday 3 Gameplay
Basically, Payday 3 is a heist simulator; players must work together to complete several objectives, such as stealing bags of money or obtaining valuable materials, all the while trying to survive and escape from endless waves of law enforcement intent on stopping them.
They must use various weapons, tools, and strategies to bridge the numerical gap between you and the law to live and steal another day.
Payday 3 Trailer
Newest Trailer
Payday 3’s latest trailer is their Gamescom teaser, featuring the new heist and a lot of gunplay that any enthusiast would get hooked on.
Payday 3 Pre-Orders
The standard pre-order package for Payday 3 is available at the following platforms:
| Platform | Price |
|---|---|
 Steam |
$39.99 |
 PlayStation Store |
$39.99 |
 Xbox Store |
$39.99 |
Additionally, there are three different pre-order tiers that interested gamers can choose from, with increasing bonus content for higher levels. These are:
PAYDAY 3 Pre-Order Edition ($39.99)
Trifecta Lootbag
PAYDAY 3: Silver Edition ($69.99)
Silver Season Pass
Trifecta Lootbag
Silver Edition Bonus Item
Play Early (3 days)
PAYDAY 3: Gold Edition ($89.99)
Gold Season Pass
Trifecta Lootbag
Gold Edition Bonus Items
Silver Edition Bonus Item
Play Early (3 days)
Payday 3 Product Information
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| Title | PAYDAY 3 |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 21, 2023 |
| Developer | Starbreeze Studios, Overkill Software |
| Publisher | Prime Matter, Plaion, Deep Silver |
| Supported Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S |
| Genre | First Person Shooter |
| Number of Players | 4 |
| ESRB Rating | Mature |
| Official Website | Payday 3 Website |
