Ah, Payday 3 – there was such pleasure for the third installment within the co-op heist recreation sequence, however its rocky launch meant that it by no means actually acquired off the bottom. We’re arising on a 12 months now because it launched, and Starbreeze has been working its ass off to revitalize the sport with dozens of patches, free legacy heists, and a few unique new heists as paid DLC. Nevertheless, in an try to essentially get individuals invested once more, it’s giving gamers its subsequent new heist, titled Diamond District, for nothing. Forward of this free replace, Payday 3 has additionally been slashed by 50%, bringing it again all the way down to its lowest ever worth on Steam.
To place into context simply how tough issues are for Payday 3 proper now, take one take a look at Steam participant rely metrics and also you’ll see that its predecessor is being performed by considerably extra gamers. On the time of writing, the 24 hour peak for Payday 3 is simply 600 gamers, whereas Payday 2’s is sitting at over 21,000. It’s clear there’s an enormous urge for food for the co-op recreation sequence, however gamers aren’t prepared to decide to the latest mannequin.
Nevertheless, Diamond District might be the catalyst for some change. After teasing the brand new heist earlier within the week, Starbreeze has simply revealed extra particulars and launched some new screenshots, and it’s excellent news for Payday followers.
Whereas many speculated that this could be a remaster or reimagining of an previous Payday heist (an comprehensible prediction, given two legacy heists have already been added to Payday 3 without spending a dime) that is utterly new and unique from the bottom up. Nevertheless, Starbreeze does say that it takes inspiration from one of many neighborhood’s favourite heists, 4 Shops, solely this time it goes one higher as there might be 5 shops in Diamond District.
It’s additionally described as a “basic back-to-the-roots heisting expertise that gamers are aware of” that may be performed as a “sooner,” “smash-and-grab expertise.” Nevertheless, there are nonetheless lots alternatives to plan strategically and use the whole lot on the planet round you to your benefit.
The Diamond District heist is coming to Payday 3 on Monday, August 19.
The heist sounds good, and the excellent news doesn’t cease there. As talked about, Payday 3 is at the moment half worth on Steam, bringing it down from $39.99/ £34.99 to $19.99/ $17.49. The identical low cost applies to its dearer editions and its paid DLC heist add-ons too. If you wish to choose it up, you are able to do so right here.
May this be the second Payday 3 lastly sees a resurgence and, on the very least, closes the hole to its predecessor? Solely time will inform. However whereas we anticipate that second, listed here are among the greatest sandbox video games and greatest crime video games you’ll be able to take a look at proper now.
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