Payday 2

Name: Payday 2
Brand: Payday 2

An action-packed, four-player co-op shooter about epic heists in Washington D.C.

gameCo-op Shooters shooter role-playing tactical

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Our Verdict

Best for

Four-player co-op fans wanting deep tactical heists.

Skip if

Solo players looking for easy, modern solo shooters.

What is Payday 2?

Payday 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original crew: Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains as they descend on Washington D.C. for an epic crime spree. Two years after the events of the first game, the Payday gang relocates to Washington, D.C. to carry out a new wave of heists, working through complex contracts from freeing arrested members to uncovering massive conspiracies.

SpecificationsAI-estimated

msrp$19.99

developerOverkill Software

publisherStarbreeze Studios, 505 Games

age ratingPEGI 18, ESRB M

multiplayerSingle player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

critic score75/100

release date2013-08-13

Key Features of Payday 2

Team up with up to four players in intense cooperative shooter missions across Washington D.C.

Execute complex heists using a mix of stealth tactics and loud, all-out firepower.

Progress through an RPG-style skill tree to build and specialize your criminal persona.

Customize your gang's appearance with unlockable masks, weapons, and gear.

Engage with a dynamic narrative involving middlemen like the Dentist and mercenary allies like Locke.

Infiltrate heavily guarded locations ranging from casino vaults to the White House itself.

Use Cases for Payday 2

Co-op Gaming Nights

Team up with three friends to coordinate elaborate heists and escape the authorities together.

Stealth Challenges

Test your patience and coordination by ghosting through missions without triggering alarms.

Loud Action Runs

Engage in massive shootout scenarios with heavy armor and high-powered weaponry.

Character Building

Experiment with diverse skill trees and weapon loadouts to optimize your criminal build.

Pros & Cons of Payday 2

Pros

Engaging four-player cooperative gameplay
Deep character progression and weapon customization
Wide variety of heists and tactical approaches
Rich narrative campaign spanning multiple DLCs and updates

Cons

Can be difficult for solo players without a dedicated team
Steep learning curve for complex stealth missions
Older game engine can feel dated compared to modern shooters

Frequently Asked Questions

How many players can play Payday 2 co-op?

Payday 2 supports up to four players in its cooperative multiplayer mode.

Who developed Payday 2?

Payday 2 was developed by Overkill Software.

What platforms is Payday 2 available on?

It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Is Payday 2 a single-player or multiplayer game?

It features both single-player offline modes and multi-player cooperative online gameplay.

Pricing Overview

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