Exclusive: Payday 3 Dev Drops Huge Bombshell for Single Player Fans

Starbreeze Studios has provided more details about the single-player mode in Payday 3, but it may disappoint some players as an online connection will be required for all game modes. While Payday is known for its multiplayer mode, Payday 3 will also offer an option for players who prefer to play alone and team up with computer-generated criminals.

Payday 3 is the highly anticipated sequel to 2013's Payday 2 and will bring back the fan-favorite heisters from the previous game. Set in a modern version of New York, Payday 3 will introduce new heists and robberies that can be carried out throughout the city. The game aims to incorporate the advancements in technology over the past decade, including cryptocurrencies and heists linked to mass surveillance and the Dark Web. Although Starbreeze Studios has not released many details about the new missions, players can anticipate more challenging experiences in Payday 3.

Starbreeze Studios’ global brand director, Almir Listo, recently confirmed in a livestream that Payday 3 will require an online connection regardless of whether players choose to play multiplayer or solo. This means that players will not be able to access Payday 3 offline and must have an active internet connection even when playing alone. Listo explained that the decision was made to accommodate the game's cross-progression and crossplay capabilities, as an online connection is necessary to save and transfer player data across platforms.

After discovering that Payday 3 necessitates an online connection even for solo play, players expressed their frustration in the livestream comments. Many players expressed their disappointment with the lack of an offline mode and their desire to be able to play Payday 3 even without internet access, particularly those who exclusively play on one platform and are uninterested in multiplayer or cross-progression features. Some commenters expressed that they would no longer purchase Payday 3 due to this restriction and may explore other Grand Theft Auto-like heist games instead.

Players who are unfazed by the requirement of being online even for solo play in Payday 3 can anticipate a plethora of fresh additions in this latest installment of the Payday series. In addition to a captivating contemporary backdrop to delve into, Starbreeze Studios have made substantial enhancements to numerous elements of Payday's gameplay, including weaponry, protective gear, and the game's scaling across various difficulty levels.

Mark your calendars for the release of Payday 3 on September 21, available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.