Payday 3 is set to receive DLC during its initial year following its release, and Starbreeze has outlined the specific post-launch support planned for 2023 and 2024. What’s the current information available?
Although Payday 3 faced initial challenges with limited updates during its launch phase, Starbreeze has now committed to a more frequent schedule of free updates following the recent Update 1.0.2.
Given the extensive post-launch backing that elevated Payday 2 to become one of the premier co-op games available, there’s curiosity about whether its successor will also feature paid content.
What DLC has been officially confirmed for Payday 3 so far, and when can enthusiasts anticipate its availability?
All Payday 3 DLC Confirmed So Far
Starbreeze, in its Year 1 roadmap for Payday 3, has affirmed the arrival of four significant DLC expansions within the upcoming 12 months. Here’s the current roster of confirmed DLC, although specifics regarding pricing and precise release dates are yet to be disclosed:
- DLC 1 – Syntax Error (Releasing December 2023, free to owners of the Gold & Silver Editions)
- New heist “Syntax Error”, 3 new weapons, new masks, suits and gloves, a new enemy
- DLC 2 – Boys in Blue (Releasing Spring 2024, free to owners of the Gold & Silver Editions)
- DLC 3 – The Land of the Free (Releasing Summer 2024, free to owners of the Gold Edition)
- DLC 4 – Fear and Greed (Releasing Fall 2024, free to owners of the Gold Edition)
These expansions are poised to introduce fresh heists, weaponry, and cosmetic enhancements, enriching the expanding catalogue of content within the game.
For those acquainted with Payday 2’s strategy of releasing DLC in phases, a similar approach will be adopted here. Each phase of content will be unveiled gradually over several months, ensuring that the entirety of a DLC’s content won’t drop all at once.
Apart from the aforementioned content, Starbreeze has unveiled additional updates slated for Payday 3 during its initial year of support. Although the distinction between free updates and paid content remains unconfirmed, the lineup encompasses seasonal events, playable characters, skill enhancements, a new adversary, an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5, and fresh quality-of-life features.
Can you Play Payday 3 DLC Paid Without Owning the DLC?
Upon the release of Syntax Error, players will gain the ability to partake in Payday 3 DLC alongside friends who do not possess the Payday 3 DLC themselves.
To engage in this, one must join a lobby hosted by a player who currently possesses the Payday 3 DLC. This player will initiate matchmaking for a game set on one of the DLC maps, enabling three additional players to join, regardless of whether they own the specific maps or not.
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