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We got some hands-on time with the upcoming heist-shooter Payday 3 last month and found that in the broad strokes, it doesn’t stray too far from its predecessor. We reckon that’s mostly a good thing, but you’ll soon have the opportunity to judge for yourself in a closed beta test that’s set to kick off on August 2.<\/p>\n

The Payday 3 beta will feature all four characters from the previous game, each with their own unique set of skills, and one playable heist called “No Rest for the Wicked,” a job that can be approached quietly or loudly as you see fit. All difficulty levels will be playable in the beta, but there will be caps on your character progression. Beta gameplay can be captured or streamed, but you can probably expect some rough edges as you go. Starbreeze emphasized in an FAQ that this is a “technical test,” so it is “prioritizing meeting our technical goals over letting people try the game.”<\/p>\n