Originally, the heisters did not have a specific name to use to identify the group, though they were dubbed the "Payday gang" by the player community and soon after, the name stuck and became an official part of the PAYDAY canon. As of PAYDAY 2, the whole gang consists of 22 characters, each with their own backstory, masks, signature sets of perks, and weaponry. As Commissioner Solomon Garrett has begrudgingly noted, their heists have often resulted in relative stability on the streets, as most victims of their contracts are usually shady corporations, high-profile crime lords, or individuals that are otherwise criminalistic in their own rights whose operations are deeply concealed or well outside of the police's jurisdictions and authorities.Īs the storyline progresses, new heisters sought to join the crew and/or are inducted by one of the four original members. They can also wear disguises or alternative gear when the situation calls for it.ĭespite the mental instabilities of some members, the heisters all exercise a good level of professionalism during their jobs, and despite being criminals, the gang has their own standards, usually preferring not to cause collateral civilian damages (though player-controlled heisters can kill bystanders by choice or accident). While the gang itself does not impose a uniform policy, several of its members are usually finely-dressed in dapper suits and ties ( though there have been exceptions) and with the exception of one member, carry their own unique, often clown-themed, masks. We should be able to hear more on both of these games, as well as some tidbits for the future of the Payday franchise at the upcoming E3 2016 or the slightly more distant Gamescom.In both games of the PAYDAY series, the player controls a four-man team of experienced criminals of various backgrounds to complete contracts or heists given by their handler Bain and other contacts in the second game via the underground network known as, also operated by Bain. It looks like Starbreeze and Overkill will be busy from here on out then, with a John Wick VR shooter and survival horror game, Overkill’s The Walking Dead both in development already, the latter looking to be set for a 2017 release date.
To start with, we believe in the continued success of PAYDAY 2 and will support it for at least another 18 months continuing expanding the game,” said Starbreeze CEO Bo Andersson Klint. We’re very excited to bring our heisters home to the safe house. “PAYDAY is very close to my heart, and has laid the foundation for Starbreeze success in recent years.
Starbreeze believes this is a good investment in both the short and long term, with the $30 million upfront expected to be covered by franchise income prior to Payday 3’s eventual release.
PAYDAY 3 HEISTERS FULL
Full revenue from Payday 2 will continue to be paid to the Swedish firm, which will be in effect retroactively from May 1st, 2016, while the console version of the game, Payday 2: Crimewave Edition will continue to split revenue between Starbreeze and previous owner 505 Games.ĥ05 Games will also be able to secure a 33% revenue share from sales of the upcoming Payday 3, which will be paid after Starbreeze has recouped their development and marketing costs, with a cap of $40 million to be paid. Returning the Payday franchise to its rightful owners wasn’t cheap, with Starbreeze paying in the region of $30 million in order to assure them ownership of the rights to any future developments in the franchise, whether that be further additional content for Payday 2, Payday for mobile platforms or a new game.
PAYDAY 3 HEISTERS FREE
Fresh in the wake of the announcement that Payday 2 would be rendered free of the microtransactions that led many to disregard the game, it has now come to light that the owners of Overkill, Starbreeze, have reacquired all rights to the Payday franchise, as well as the exciting implications that there is another Payday title in the works.
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